Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Don
Meredith has died in Santa Fe after suffering a brain hemorrhage
and lapsing into a coma on Sunday. He was 72.
Meredith’s wife, Susan, confirmed the former football star’s
death. She says a private graveside ceremony is being planned and
that family members are traveling to Santa Fe.
Meredith played for the Cowboys from 1960-1968, becoming the
starting quarterback in 1965. While he never led the Cowboys to the
Super Bowl, Meredith was one of the franchise’s first stars.
Over his nine-year career, Meredith threw for 17,199 yards and
111 touchdowns. He retired unexpectedly before the 1969 season.
