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Former Dallas Cowboys center John Fitzgerald dies at 77, team announces
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Former Dallas Cowboys center John Fitzgerald has passed away at 77, as announced by the team. He played as a backup guard before becoming a starting center, winning two Super Bowls during his career.
Dallas Cowboys helmets shown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus) (Adrian Kraus/ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Former Dallas Cowboys center John Fitzgerald has died at the age of 77, the team announced Tuesday.
Fitzgerald played on Dallas' offensive line in the 1970s, originally starting his tenure with the team as a backup guard. He later moved to center, where he started 109 games for the Cowboys.
Fitzgerald won two Super Bowls during his Dallas stint. The first came in 1972, when he was a backup on the Cowboys team that defeated Miami 24-3 in Super Bowl VI. His second title victory came in 1978, when Dallas defeated the Denver Broncos 27-10 in Super Bowl XII.
The Cowboys originally selected Fitzgerald in the 1970 NFL draft's fourth round out of Boston College. He played offensive guard and defensive tackle at the collegiate level.
Before he solely focused on the offensive side of the ball, Fitzgerald lined up on defense as a Cowboys rookie.
The offensive lineman spent all 12 seasons of his professional career in Dallas. According to dallascowboys.com, the Cowboys placed Fitzgerald on injured reserve with a knee issue ahead of the 1981 season. He announced his retirement from the NFL in January of 1982.
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What were John Fitzgerald's accomplishments with the Dallas Cowboys?
John Fitzgerald won two Super Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys, participating in Super Bowl VI in 1972 and Super Bowl XII in 1978.
How many games did John Fitzgerald start as center for the Cowboys?
John Fitzgerald started 109 games as center for the Dallas Cowboys during his career.
When did John Fitzgerald play for the Dallas Cowboys?
John Fitzgerald played for the Dallas Cowboys during the 1970s, starting his tenure as a backup guard before moving to center.