Summary
John Fitzgerald, a former Dallas Cowboys football player, died on April 14 at age 77. He played 12 years as a center and was part of two Cowboys Super Bowl-winning teams.
Key Facts
- Fitzgerald played his entire 12-year NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys.
- He was the starting center during the Cowboys' 1977 championship season.
- Fitzgerald helped the Cowboys win Super Bowl XII in January 1978.
- He was a backup lineman during the Cowboys’ Super Bowl VI win in January 1972.
- Fitzgerald played 137 games and never had a losing season with Dallas.
- He appeared in 19 postseason games, tied for 19th in Cowboys franchise history.
- Fitzgerald was key in adapting to the spread offense under coach Tom Landry.
- Boston College inducted him into their Athletic Hall of Fame in 1982.
