Cowboys Super Bowl Champion Tom Rafferty Died After Strike

Old NFL star Tom Rafferty Colorado Thursday, Dallas Morning News confirmed. In 1978, the Super Bowl champion was 70.

Recently, Rafferty had a shot and the former attack lineman was hospitalized since the beginning of May.

Starred protected and center during his firm career with Dallas Cowboys.

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Cleveland Municipality, Cleveland Municipality in 1988, Cleveland Municipal Stadium in 1988, Tom Rafferty Center Tom Rafferty, teammates in the Municipal Stadium. (George Gojkovich / Getty Images)

Rafferty played for the cowboys of 1976-89. In this span, he was the main part of a attack line that helped to protect the hall of the hall Roger Staubach and Troy Aikman.

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Before the fourth round project is selected, played for Rafferty Penn State NitTany Lions.

Rafferty won a super bowl in 1978 in 1978 when Denver Broncos defeated the Denver Bronco. He played in another super bowl after the 1978 season Pittsburgh Steelers.

Dallas Cowboys Center Tom Rafferty (64) New England Patriots, mass, in the Foxboro Stadium, on November 15, 1987. (Dick Raphael / USA sports today)

Probably the most memorable career moment in January 1983, Spring Tony Dorsett delivers the key block to help the touchtoch to escape in a game against touch Touchdown 99 Minnesota Vikings.

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After the day of the game, Rafferty spent time to work in the sale of sports equipment.

His wife is survived by two children and grandchildren.

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