The Dallas Cowboys are mourning the loss of one of their very own this week after announcing the passing of a pivotal member of their 1960s teams. On Monday, the team issued a statement on the death of 12-year NFL tight end Pettis Norman;

Norman was also a successful entrepreneur, real estate investor and restaurant franchisee after his 12-year playing career.

The Dallas Cowboys released a statement on Tuesday to remember a former draft pick who became a civil rights hero. Per a post on X by the Cowboys, former tight end Pettis Norman died at 86.