************* ..... RIP Dandy Don ..... *************

[TNCowboy]

I never saw him play live, but he sure was $$ on MNF. One of the most entertaining commentators ever.

He's a big part of team history. Hard to believe Meredith was 72.

Hard to believe Roger Staubach is almost 70 years old. Time goes by so fast.

RIP Dandy Don. You'll be missed.

 

[Duane]

My favorite all-time Cowboy... he was the epitome of cool...

RIP Dandy Don... thanks for the memories...

He's in my top 5 for sure.

RIP Don. Thanks for setting the standard that other Cowboys QBs would be measured against.

 

[DWhite Fan]

just reported Don Meredith passes away

http://www.***BANNED-URL***/sharedc.../stories/120610dnspomeredithobit.8ac4895.html

That truely makes me sad. Don was a damn good QB who never got the credit he deserved. One of the all-time great guys.
Dandy Don will be missed:starspin

 

[Zaxor]

I am heartbroke...turn out the lights the party is over

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

I hate to hear that.

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He lived here in New Mexico for a long time after his playing days. I guess all good things.

RIP Don Meredith

 

[MadCow]

God bless you Don. His playing days were before me; however, the memories of the Monday Night Football trio (Meredith, Cosell and Gifford) were a staple of my youth.

My prayers are with his family.

 

[Boom]

RIP Don. You will be missed. I raise a glass of Lipton Sun Tea in your honor.

 

[SDogo]

Sad day indeed..............RIP Don.

 

[Concord]

Too young to actually see him play...but I know Monday Night Football was never the same when he left.

RIP

 

[Cowboy Bill Watts]

did you guys see this????

http://www.cnsnews.com/

http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/cowboys-don-meredith-dies-after-brain-he

 

[jgboys1]

Thanks for the memories Dandy Don. He played before my time but I remember him on MNF.

RIP

 

[MichaelWinicki]

And the Cowboy nation mourns...

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

I was too young to remember when he played although I've seen many clips of the Ice Bowl and the other championship game with the Packers. I used to love to watch him on MNF though. He, Howard Cosell and Frank Gifford made that show worth watching. He also did a few episodes of Police Story and also did those Lipton Tea Commercials. I used to love them. R.I.P Dandy Don. You will forever be a Dallas Cowboy.

 

[lqmac1]

did you guys see this????

http://www.cnsnews.com/

http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/cowboys-don-meredith-dies-after-brain-he

May he rest in piece, and thank you for everything you've done for the Dallas Cowboys organization. He'll truly be missed!!!

 

[casmith07]

Rest in Peace, Dandy Don.

Ex-Cowboys QB, MNF icon Don Meredith dies at 72

Former Dallas Cowboys QB Don Meredith -- who became a TV icon for his years in the Monday Night Football booth -- died on Sunday. He was 72.

Meredith was a three-time Pro Bowler who won the NFL's Player of the Year award in 1966.

Read More: http://content.usatoday.com/communi...cowboys-qb-mnf-icon-don-meredith-dies-at-72/1

 

[HoosierCowboy]

most underrated QB of the 60s, maybe of all time, got hammered on some horrible teams and drove Landry nuts

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

Here's the article from the Albuquerque Journal this morning.

http://www.abqjournal.com/abqnews/abqnewseeker-mainmenu-39/25645-breaking-don-meredith-dead-at-72.html

BREAKING: Don Meredith Dead at 72

Monday, 06 December 2010 08:45

Don Meredith, one of the most recognizable figures of the early Dallas Cowboys and an original member of ABC's "Monday Night Football" broadcast team, died Sunday. He was 72.

Meredith's wife, Susan, told The Associated Press on Monday her husband died in Santa Fe after suffering a brain hemorrhage and lapsing into a coma. She says a private graveside ceremony is being planned and that family members were traveling to Santa Fe.


He was the best there was," she said, describing him as kind, warm and funny. "We lost a good one."

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.

Just two years after retiring from football, Meredith joined Keith Jackson and Howard Cosell in the broadcast booth as part of the "Monday Night Football" crew.

He quickly became one of the most popular broadcasters in sports because of his folksy sayings and country humor.

Meredith's signature call was singing the famous Willie Nelson song "Turn Out the Lights" when it appeared a game's outcome had been determined.


Read more: ABQNews: BREAKING: Don Meredith Dead at 72 http://www.abqjournal.com/abqnews/a...ng-don-meredith-dead-at-72.html#ixzz17Lek04CU
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[jobberone]

This is a kick in the teeth. I started watching the Cowboys in 64. I remember him well.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Guy was a warrior and so cool. He will be missed.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Sad news.

RIP Dandy Don.