The Dallas Cowboys received some bad news over the weekend. Former Cowboys star Golden Richards passed away on February 23. He was 73 years old. During his time with the franchise, Richards won a Super Bowl in 1978. Following Richards’ death, his nephew issued a statement on Facebook.
“My Uncle Golden passed away peacefully this morning.” he wrote on friday. “I will always remember going hunting and talking about Dallas Cowboys football. “He was a kind and sweet soul and I am so happy he is no longer suffering.”
Golden Richards dies at 73
After completing his senior year at the University of Hawai’i, Richards entered the NFL after being drafted in the second round of the 1973 NFL Draft by the Cowboys. He initially served as a special teams player during his rookie year, but left a lasting mark in the NFC Championship Game by returning a punt for an impressive 63-yard touchdown.
In his second season in the NFL, Richards earned a regular starting role and emerged as the Cowboys’ primary deep threat. In the 1974 season, among his 26 receptions, four exceeded 43 yards.
A defining moment in Richards’ professional career occurred during Super Bowl XII in 1978, where the Cowboys faced the Denver Broncos. With the Cowboys holding a 20-10 lead and seven minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, quarterback Roger Staubach executed a throw to running back Robert Newhouse.
In a notable play, Newhouse, after gaining some yards, executed a downfield pass to Richards, resulting in a 29-yard touchdown that sealed the Cowboys’ victory.
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