On Thursday night, the football world mourned the loss of a Hall of Fame offensive lineman.
Rayfield Wright, who starred for the Dallas Cowboys for years, passed away today after suffering from a severe seizure several days ago, according to a statement from the NFL Hall of Fame. He was 76 years old.
“Over the past few weeks, it has become abundantly clear the love that so many Hall of Famers and others around the NFL felt toward Rayfield, his wife, Di, and the extended Wright family,” Hall of Fame President Jim Porter said.
“His gentle nature away from the game belied his commanding presence on the field. All fans, especially those of the Cowboys, will remember fondly his dominance on the offensive line in the 1970s and how he took protecting Dallas quarterbacks as his personal mission.
“We will guard his legacy in Canton with equal tenacity. The Hall of Fame Flag will fly at half-staff through Rayfield’s services next Friday as a tribute to the many lives he touched.”
Pro Football Hall of Famer Rayfield Wright passed away Thursday at the age of 76.
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Wright played for the Cowboys from 1967-79 and helped lead the team to two Super Bowl victories. During his time in Dallas, he was a six-time Pro Bowler, three-time First-Team All-Pro selection and a three-time Second-Team All-Pro selection.
Following his illustrious playing career, he was inducted into the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor in 2004 and the NFL Hall of Fame in 2006.
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