Don Smerek, defensive lineman from '80s-era Cowboys, passes away at 66

[big dog cowboy]

https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/2024/03/20/don-smerek-obituary/

 

[fairviewfarmer]

#60 was always one of my favorites when he played.

 

[Blast From The Past]

RIP Don!

 

[Established1971]

I remember him, 66 is young

 

[Jarv]

RIP brother

 

[maryquality]

Oh wow. I haven't heard his name in ages!! RIP big guy.

 

[Avenging Hayseed]

He had a couple good years as a 3rd down pass rusher playing next to Randy white from the defensive tackle position. I also seem to remember that later in his career some kind of accident or incident happened and he was shot in the chest!

 

[bigE79]

Damn, RIP Don,I remember when he was drafted,was a very solid player for us.

 

[rocknrobcowboy]

Rest In Heaven..Big Don

 

[noshame]

RIP COWBOY
Enough already Lord
Jeez.

 

[Captain-Crash]

rest in peace big guy

 

[unionjack8]

RIP, was a mainstay when I really got into the Cowboys in the early to mid 80s

 

[Cowboys5217]

RIP.