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 and her daughter were at Meredith’s side when he died. “He was the best there was,†she said, describing him as kind, warm and funny. “We lost a good one.†She said a private graveside service was being planned and that family members were traveling to Santa Fe. 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. Source: Associated Press
R.I.P. Don Meredith Football wouldn't be where it is today without Monday Night Football on ABC. Meredith, along with Cosell and Gifford, became pop culture icons.
