A former Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl-winning running back has passed away. He was 72 years old.
Scott Laidlaw, a former Dallas Cowboys fullback in the 1970s, passed away. He was teammates with the great Roger Staubach. Laidlaw was part of Dallas’ famed 1975 “Dirty Dozen” rookie class.
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He was part of the team that won Super Bowl XII.
ABC 8 in Dallas confirmed the tragic news.
“Scott Laidlaw, a former Dallas Cowboys fullback in the 1970s, has died. He was 72. Laidlaw’s family confirmed his death to WFAA,” they reported.
“Nearly a month before his death, Laidlaw was honored alongside his fellow “Dirty Dozen” teammates during a Cowboys home game in December, a recognition of their role in helping shape the franchise into America’s Team.”
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – SEPTEMBER 29: A Dallas Cowboys helmet is pictured during a game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on September 29, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NFL fans are paying tribute to the iconic running back.
“RIP Scott Laidlaw 🙏🏈⭐ Sad news to report: Scott Laidlaw passed away on Thursday, his family informs me. A member of the Cowboys 1975 Dirty Dozen rookie class, Laidlaw played FB/RB for Dallas from ’75-’79 including Super Bowl XII & XIII. Prayers to his loved ones. He was 72,” one NFL fan wrote.
Our thoughts are with his friends and family members during this difficult time.
May he rest in peace.
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