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Former Cowboys C John Fitzgerald dies at 77
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John Fitzgerald, former starting center for the Dallas Cowboys, has died at the age of 77. He played 11 seasons with the team and was instrumental in their success during the 1970s.
John Fitzgerald, the starting center for the Dallas Cowboys for most of the 1970s, has died. He was 77.
A fourth-round pick in 1970 from Boston College, Fitzgerald played 11 years for the Cowboys. He became the starting center in 1973. Fitzgerald held that position through the 1980 season. He was on injured reserve in 1981, his final year in football.
Fitzgerald's job became more complicated, and at the time unique, in 1975. That's when legendary Cowboys coach Tom Landry brought back the shotgun formation to the NFL.
Starting that year, the Cowboys made it to the Super Bowl three times in four seasons.
Fitzgerald played in 137 regular-season games, with 109 starts. He also appeared in 19 postseason games, with 13 starts.
We extend our condolences to Fitzgerald's family, friends, and teammates.
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What were John Fitzgerald's career achievements with the Dallas Cowboys?
John Fitzgerald played 137 regular-season games, starting 109, and appeared in 19 postseason games with 13 starts, contributing to the Cowboys' three Super Bowl appearances in four seasons.
When did John Fitzgerald start playing for the Dallas Cowboys?
John Fitzgerald was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 1970 and became the starting center in 1973, holding that position until the end of the 1980 season.