Remembering Gil Brandt: The Architect of the Dallas Cowboys Dynasty
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Gil Brandt, the former Dallas Cowboys executive and Pro Football Hall of Famer, has passed away at the age of 91. Brandt played a crucial role in transforming the Cowboys from an expansion franchise into one of the NFL's most successful teams, with five Super Bowl appearances and two championships. He revolutionized the scouting industry by introducing computers and algorithms into player evaluation and was known for his talent in discovering players from historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Brandt's contributions to the Cowboys were recognized with his induction into the team's Ring of Honor and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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