News: Gil Brandt passes away

[Az Lurker]

To a long life well lived, Gil was a legend and the Cowboys fandom is lessened with his passing.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

R.I.P. to a true legend. Thanks Gil for helping to make the Cowboys what they are today. You will be missed.

 

[Kingofholland]

Sad news, thank you Gil!

 

[ClappingCarrot]

RIP to the Godfather.

Although Jerry fired him before I was born, I do appreciate his contributions to the franchise, to the NFL, and scouting as we know it. You can't tell the story of the NFL without mentioning Gil. I enjoyed his segments on Sirius NFL Radio for as long as I can remember.

Huge loss for the sport.

 

[mcmvp]

RIP Godfather

 

[Cmac]

Gil Brandt.....an innovator, a pioneer. RIP!

 

[Proof]

A legend. Rest in peace sir.

hate to hear of his passing, but what a long and fruitful life. RIP

 

[igtmfo]

Last of the guys who built it from the ground-up - wow just memories now. Still an authority on prospects in his 80s - the man just loved his craft! ... Gil might like to be remembered with some "winning" Cowboys footage here from 1972 - Gil on the sidelines from 1:33-1:50 footage below ... Thanks Gil for all you did!

 

[Diehardblues]

We've lost the last of our forefathers who made this franchise great.

Yes, our original HOF Triplets( Tex, Tom & Gil) who established and built the most Iconic and well respected ran model franchise in NFL of their era.
RIP

 

[Miller]

Dang! RIP! Great man and a guy who built a great franchise

 

[Motorola]

RIP Gil. Say hello to Bob and Coach Landry for me.

Great avatar.
I wish the HOF would've enshrined Hayes while he was living.

 

[Killerinstinct]

RIP Mr. Brandt. A true legend.

 

[cheftjpeck]

Rest in Peace Godfather

 

[Rockport]

May he RIP.

 

[enig]

RIP Gil

 

[Irv88]

This one is tough. I met him at the Hall of Fame in 21 and he signed a helmet for me. I thanked him for an amazing childhood and several Super Bowl wins and hall of famers. He got he biggest smile on his face. I hope I made his day. That man was class and a legend all rolled into one. The architect of the Dallas Cowboys!

 

[Motorola]

RIP. Been a lot of passings in the Cowboy family the last 2 years.

Sadly - there will be some more as time goes on.
What we fans can do as solace...post our condolences, and reflect on their great careers and contributions to the NFL.

 

[StarMan2112]

The man was ahead of his time and a true Cowboys legend. RIP Gil.

 

[DallasEast]

Did not see or hear the news before I focused onto this thread. Gil Brandt will always be an integral part of this franchise's history and legend. It is stupid to ever think it but I sorta thought he would outlive us all, like he was an immortal. His legacy will live on forever for those who knew him.

Rest in peace, Mr. Brandt.

 

[Jipper]

I loved listening to the godfather, what a man and a true cowboy, hope jerry keeps that roof open so he can watch the season coming up. As I’m sure they will do something to honor him