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Remembering Golden Richards: The Dallas Cowboys Legend with Flowing Blond Hair

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Former Dallas Cowboys receiver, Golden Richards, known for his iconic blond hair and Super Bowl performance, passed away at 73. Learn more about his legacy here!

Golden Richards, the former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver, passed away at the age of 73. Richards was famous for his flowing blond hair and his memorable touchdown catch in the 1978 Super Bowl, which helped secure the victory for the Cowboys. His nephew, Lance, announced the sad news on Facebook, triggering an outpouring of tributes from fans and former teammates.

Richards, a former star at Brigham Young University, was a key player for the Cowboys during his career. His Super Bowl XII touchdown remains a historic moment in Dallas Cowboys history, solidifying his place as a legend in the franchise. Despite his passing, his contributions to the NFL and the Cowboys will always be remembered.

In addition to his football career, Golden Richards was known for his off-field charisma and charm. His presence in the NFL community will be deeply missed. The legacy of his famous touchdown catch and his role in the Cowboys' success will continue to inspire fans for generations to come.

Golden Richards' death was attributed to congestive heart failure, marking the end of a chapter in NFL history. His impact on the Dallas Cowboys and the broader football community is a testament to his skill and dedication to the game. Rest in peace, Golden Richards, a true star of the gridiron.

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Former Cowboys receiver Golden Richards, known for famous ... (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

Golden Richards, the former Dallas Cowboys receiver known for his flowing blond hair who famously caught a TD pass in the 1978 Super Bowl, died Friday.

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Golden Richards, ex jugador de Cowboys, famoso por recepción en ... (Santa Maria Times)

MURRAY, Utah, EE.UU. (AP) — Golden Richards, ex wide receiver de los Cowboys de Dallas conocido por su cabello rubio suelto, quien atrapó un pase de ...

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Dallas Cowboys great Golden Richards dies at 73 (CBS Dallas / Fort Worth)

Richards' nephew, Lance, shared the news in a post on Facebook Friday morning.

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Golden Richards, former BYU star and Cowboys receiver, dies at 73 (Yahoo Sports)

Richards' Super Bowl XII touchdown clinched the win for the Cowboys.

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Golden Richards, Super Bowl champion and former Cowboys star ... (Fox News)

Golden Richards, a former Dallas Cowboys star known for an improbable catch in Super Bowl XII, died at the age of 73 due to congestive heart failure, ...

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Golden Richards, Former Cowboys WR, Dies at Age 73; Scored TD ... (Bleacher Report)

Former NFL wide receiver Golden Richards died on Friday at the age of 73. Doug Richards, Golden's brother, confirmed the news to Jay Drew of the Deseret ...

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NFL Dallas Cowboys Star Golden Richards, Who Made Famous ... (Daily Beast)

The family of Golden Richards, the former Dallas Cowboys star whose touchdown sealed Super Bowl XII, said he died on Friday morning.

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Golden Richards, Dallas Cowboys receiver known for big plays, dies ... (The Washington Post)

In the Super Bowl in 1978, Mr. Richards caught a 29-yard touchdown pass to help the Dallas Cowboys seal a 27-10 victory over the Denver Broncos.

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El ex receptor de los Cowboys, Golden Richards, conocido por su ... (Iglesia en Directo)

“Mi tío Golden falleció pacíficamente esta mañana”, escribió Lance Richards. “Siempre recordaré ir a cazar y hablar sobre fútbol americano de los Dallas Cowboys ...

Golden Richards, Super Bowl champion, dies at 73 (WHBL News)

Golden Richards, part of a trick play that helped the Dallas Cowboys win Super Bowl XII, died of congestive heart failure at his home in Murray, Utah.

Golden Richards, Super Bowl Champion WR With Cowboys, Dies at ... (Sports Illustrated)

“My uncle Golden passed away peacefully this morning,” he wrote. “I will forever remember going hunting and talking Dallas Cowboy football. He was a kind and ...

Former Cowboys WR Golden Richards passes away at 73 (Cowboys Wire)

The former second-round deep threat made a memorable TD catch in Super Bowl XII. He passed away from congestive heart failure at 73.

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Golden Richards, Super Bowl champion, dies at 73 (Reuters)

Golden Richards, part of a trick play that helped the Dallas Cowboys win Super Bowl XII, died of congestive heart failure at his home in Murray, Utah.

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Former BYU, Dallas Cowboys Receiver Golden Richards Dies At 73 (KSL Sports)

Golden Richards, the former Dallas Cowboys receiver died Friday of congestive heart failure at his home in Murray. He was 73.

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​Golden Richards: Former Dallas Cowboys receiver passes away ... (Times of India)

NFL News: Golden Richards, the former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver renowned for his flowing blond hair and iconic touchdown catch in the 1978 Super Bowl, ...

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Former WR Golden Richards passes away at age 73 (DallasCowboys.com)

"My uncle Golden passed away peacefully (Friday) morning," Lance Richards wrote. "I will forever remember going hunting and talking Dallas Cowboy football. He ...

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Former Cowboys WR Golden Richards passes away at 73 (Yahoo Sports)

From @ToddBrock24f7: The former second-round deep threat made a memorable TD catch in Super Bowl XII. He passed away from congestive heart failure at 73.

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