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\ud83d\udea8 FORMER COWBOYS FULLBACK SCOTT LAIDLAW PASSES AWAY AT 72 \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n
Scott Laidlaw<\/strong>, a former Dallas Cowboys fullback<\/strong>, has passed away at the age of 72<\/strong>, as reported by WFAA<\/strong>. Laidlaw\u2019s death marks the loss of a beloved figure in Cowboys history, particularly remembered for his role as part of the iconic \u201cDirty Dozen\u201d<\/strong> rookie class.<\/p>\n Laidlaw was selected by the Cowboys as a 14th-round pick in the 1975 NFL Draft<\/strong> out of Stanford<\/strong>. As one of 12 rookies<\/strong> who made the team that year, Laidlaw was part of a group that would forever be known as the \u201cDirty Dozen.\u201d<\/strong> This rookie class helped propel the Cowboys to Super Bowl X<\/strong>, where they narrowly lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers<\/strong> 21-17.<\/p>\n However, it was in Super Bowl XII<\/strong> that Laidlaw would achieve his crowning glory, winning a Super Bowl ring<\/strong> after the Cowboys triumphed 27-10 over the Denver Broncos<\/strong> to cap the 1977 season<\/strong>. Laidlaw also played in the 1978 Super Bowl<\/strong>, where the Cowboys faced the Steelers again, but they fell short, losing 35-31.<\/p>\n Laidlaw\u2019s NFL career spanned six seasons. He played five years with the Dallas Cowboys<\/strong> before finishing his career with the New York Giants<\/strong>. Over the course of his career, Laidlaw amassed 255 carries for 1,007 yards<\/strong> and nine touchdowns<\/strong>, along with 74 receptions for 668 yards<\/strong> and three touchdowns<\/strong>. His ability to contribute both as a rusher and a receiver made him a valuable asset to the Cowboys during their successful years.<\/p>\n Laidlaw participated in a tribute to the “Dirty Dozen”<\/strong> at AT&T Stadium<\/strong> just a month before his passing, honoring the impact that group had on the Cowboys\u2019 success during the 1970s.<\/p>\n Laidlaw\u2019s legacy as a key player during the Cowboys\u2019 golden era<\/strong> will never be forgotten. His contribution to the team\u2019s success, particularly his role in the Super Bowl XII victory<\/strong>, secured his place in Dallas Cowboys history<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and the Cowboys community during this difficult time. Rest in peace, Scott Laidlaw<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \ud83d\udea8 FORMER COWBOYS FULLBACK SCOTT LAIDLAW PASSES AWAY AT 72 \ud83d\udc47 Scott Laidlaw, a former Dallas Cowboys fullback, has passed away at the age of 72, as… <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":147994,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-147993","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nfl"],"yoast_head":"\nLaidlaw\u2019s Role in Cowboys History<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Laidlaw\u2019s NFL Career<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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A Final Tribute to the \u201cDirty Dozen\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Remembering Scott Laidlaw<\/strong><\/h3>\n