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"Former Cowboys Star Golden Richards Dies at 73"

Golden Richards, former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver and Super Bowl champion, passed away at the age of 73 due to congestive heart failure. Known for his speed and deep threat ability, Richards had a memorable moment in Super Bowl XII, catching a 29-yard touchdown pass to help secure the Cowboys' victory. After retiring from the NFL, he struggled with alcoholism, drug addiction, and health issues, including Parkinson's disease and multiple surgeries.

sports1 year ago

"Former Cowboys Super Bowl Champion Golden Richards Dies at 73"

Golden Richards, former Dallas Cowboys receiver and Super Bowl champion, passed away at the age of 73 due to congestive heart failure. Known for his big-play ability, Richards played a key role in the Cowboys' success during the 1970s, including catching a touchdown pass in Super Bowl XII. Despite health challenges in his post-football life, Richards is remembered for his contributions to the game and his kind and sweet soul.

sports1 year ago

"1978 Super Bowl Champion and Former Cowboys Star Golden Richards Dies at 73"

Golden Richards, former Dallas Cowboys receiver and 1978 Super Bowl winner, has passed away at 73 due to congestive heart failure. Known for his touchdown catch in the 1978 Super Bowl, Richards struggled with health problems and drug addiction after retiring but remained sober for his final 10 years. Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2011, he lived with his adult sons in his later years and passed away peacefully at home.

sports1 year ago

"Former Cowboys Star and Super Bowl Champion Golden Richards Dies at 73"

Golden Richards, former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver and Super Bowl champion, passed away at the age of 73 due to congestive heart failure. Known for his famous catch in Super Bowl XII, Richards played more than five seasons with the Cowboys before continuing his career with the Chicago Bears and the Denver Broncos. He battled health issues in his post-playing career, including a Parkinson's disease diagnosis in 2011. Richards leaves behind a legacy as a one-time Super Bowl champion with 122 catches for 2,136 yards and 17 touchdowns in 86 career games.

sports1 year ago

"Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl Legend Golden Richards Dies at 73"

Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Golden Richards, who scored a crucial touchdown in Super Bowl XII, passed away at the age of 73 due to congestive heart failure. Known for his deep threat abilities, Richards played a significant role in the Cowboys' road to their second Super Bowl win in 1977. Despite battling health and drug abuse issues, he remained a beloved figure among his family and friends, leaving behind a legacy in the NFL.

sports1 year ago

"Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl Legend Golden Richards Dies at 73"

Golden Richards, former Dallas Cowboys receiver known for his deep-play threat and famous touchdown catch in the 1978 Super Bowl, has died at the age of 73 from congestive heart failure. Richards, who also played for Chicago and Denver, struggled with health problems and drug addiction after retiring but was sober over his final 10 years. Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2011, he lived with his adult sons in his later years and passed away peacefully at his home in Murray, Utah.

sports1 year ago

"Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl Legend Golden Richards Dies at 73"

Former Dallas Cowboys receiver Golden Richards passed away at the age of 73 due to congestive heart failure. He was known for his postseason performances, including key touchdowns in the team's 1977 championship run. Richards played seven seasons in the NFL, primarily with the Cowboys, before being traded to the Bears. He leaves behind two adult sons and a 2-year-old grandson.