North Texas – Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Golden Richards has died at the age of 73 from congestive heart failure.
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Richards' nephew Lance shared the news in a Facebook post Friday morning, writing, “I will always remember going hunting and talking about Dallas Cowboy football. He was a kind and gentle man. So I'm very happy that he's not suffering anymore.”
My uncle Golden passed away peacefully this morning. I will forever remember going hunting and talking about Dallas Cowboy football. He was a kind and gentle person and I am so glad he is no longer suffering.
Posted by Lance Richards on Friday, February 23, 2024
The former NFL player was a second-round draft pick in 1973 and later played for the Chicago Bears and Denver Broncos.
CBS Sports featured moments from Richard's career, including when he helped the Cowboys reach Super Bowl 10 and Super Bowl 12.
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In Super Bowl XII against the Broncos, Dallas recorded a 27-10 victory, with Richards catching a touchdown pass from running back Robert Newhouse (the first thrown by a non-quarterback in a Super Bowl). touchdown pass).
“Everyone thinks my most memorable moment was the Super Bowl, but it wasn't,” Richards told Texas Monthly in 1995. “That's right. The camaraderie when we got together. That play is the most memorable.”
In 1978, Richards was traded to the Bears, where he spent two seasons. He then signed with the Broncos as a free agent. He then retired in 1980 after sustaining an injury that ended his second season. He finished his career with 122 total receptions, 2,136 yards, and 17 touchdowns.
