We are sad to report that Don Meredith, ex Dallas Cowboy football star and broadcaster of ABC’s Original Monday Night Football, died of a brain hemorrhage Sunday, Dec. 5, at age 72.
In a Yahoo Sports news article Meredith’s wife, Susan said her husband died in Santa Fe after suffering a brain hemorrhage and lapsing into a coma. She and her daughter were at Meredith’s side when he died.
“He was the best there was,” she said, describing him as kind, warm and funny. “We lost a good one.”
She said a private graveside service was being planned and that family members were traveling to Santa Fe.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones issued a statement on his passing in which he called him a “Dallas Cowboys original.”
“His wit, charm, and strength of personality were matched only by his wonderful leadership, toughness and athletic skill. His persona defined the Cowboys of the 1960s and set the course for what the franchise became. Throughout 50 years of history, the Cowboys legacy has been built by dynamic and colorful personalities who could also compete at the highest level. No one fit that description better than Don Meredith,” he said.
Jones also acknowledged and praised Meredith’s transition to his legendary broadcast career.
“After guiding this team from expansion franchise to title contender, his charismatic style helped build Monday Night Football to a level of popularity that was unprecedented for sports television in America,” Jones said in the statement. “Few men have contributed, both on the field and as a broadcaster, to the impact that the NFL currently has on our country today more than Don.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends, and his spirit will be with Cowboys players and fans forever.”
Source:
CNN
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