John Fitzgerald, Two-Time Super Bowl Champion and Cowboys Center, Dies at 77
John Fitzgerald, who anchored the Dallas Cowboys' offensive line through most of the 1970s, passed away Tuesday morning. He would have turned 78 on Thursday.
Fitzgerald was a two-time Super Bowl champion during his time in Dallas. The center appeared in 137 games for the Cowboys from 1971 to 1980, with 109 of those coming as a starter. He was a cornerstone of the team's offense during one of the franchise's most successful eras.
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👉 Claim Your Free $10 at KalshiHis death marks the loss of another link to the Cowboys' dominant early decade. Fitzgerald's longevity in the middle of the line, starting most games across that 10-year span, reflected the kind of stability that defined championship-caliber teams of that generation.
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