Civil rights advocate, Cowboys TE Pettis Norman dies
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Pettis Norman, a Dallas Cowboys tight end who was outspoken on issues of civil rights in the 1960s, has died. He was 86.
The late Cowboys standout Pettis Norman was, in DFW and beyond, a nationally recognized civil rights leader in addition to being an NFL player.
Former Dallas Cowboys player Pettis Norman is no more. He died at 86. Norman passed away peacefully at his home. His family was with him. He played for the Cowboys in the 1960s. Norman also played for the San Diego Chargers.