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Former Cowboys Center John Fitzgerald Passes Away at 77

4/15/2026

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John Fitzgerald, a former NFL center for the Dallas Cowboys, died on April 14, 2023, at age 77.
He played 12 seasons with the Cowboys, winning two championships: Super Bowl VI in 1972 and Super Bowl XII in 1978.
Fitzgerald was instrumental in the offensive line and the spread offense under coach Tom Landry, playing 137 games without a losing season.
He was inducted into the Boston College Athletic Hall of Fame in 1982, highlighting his significant contributions to the Cowboys' legacy.

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John Fitzgerald, a former NFL center for the Dallas Cowboys, died on April 14, 2023, at age 77.
He played 12 seasons with the Cowboys, winning two championships: Super Bowl VI in 1972 and Super Bowl XII in 1978.
Fitzgerald was instrumental in the offensive line and the spread offense under coach Tom Landry, playing 137 games without a losing season.
He was inducted into the Boston College Athletic Hall of Fame in 1982, highlighting his significant contributions to the Cowboys' legacy.