Pettis Norman, longtime Cowboys tight end and renowned civil rights advocate, dies at 86

Pettis Norman, beloved Cowboys tight end and prominent civil rights champion, passes away at age 86 Trailblazing NFL veteran Pettis Norman, who spent nine years with the Dallas Cowboys and was known for his civil rights advocacy, has passed away at the age of 86. Norman also played for the San Diego Chargers and served … Read more

Former Washington minority owner Fred Smith dies at 80

Fred Smith, former minority owner of Washington, passes away at the age of 80 Fred Smith, the founder of FedEx, has passed away at the age of 80. Apart from his business endeavors, Smith had a significant impact on the NFL as the father of Arthur Smith, a former Falcons coach and current Steelers offensive … Read more

Rafferty, Super Bowl champ with Cowboys, dies

Rafferty, Former Cowboys Super Bowl Champion, Passes Away Longtime Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman and Super Bowl XII champion Tom Rafferty passed away at 70 after suffering a stroke. He played in 221 games as a guard and center from 1976-89, blocking for Hall of Fame quarterbacks Roger Staubach and Troy Aikman. Rafferty spent his entire … Read more