Former Super Bowl champion Scott Laidlaw has passed away at the age of 72, his family confirmed to WFAA. According to that confirmation, Laidlaw passed away on Thursday; his cause of death has not been disclosed.
Career and achievements
Laidlaw joined the Dallas Cowboys in 1975 after being selected in the 14th round of the draft. He was a member of the famed 1975 rookie class known as the ‘Dirty Dozen’—one of 12 rookies to make the roster that season.
The Cowboys reached the Super Bowl during Laidlaw’s debut season, and he later secured a Super Bowl title with the franchise following a 27-10 victory over the Denver Broncos under head coach Tom Landry. Laidlaw ended his five-year tenure with the Cowboys in 1979 and subsequently had a short spell with the New York Giants.
Statistics and legacy
Over the course of his professional career Laidlaw recorded 16 carries for 255 yards and nine touchdowns, and he caught 74 passes for 668 yards and three touchdowns. Teammates, fans and former members of the 1975 rookie class have remembered him for his role on those Cowboys teams.
Family confirmation and tributes
Laidlaw’s family confirmed his passing to WFAA. The cause of death has not been made public. In December, Laidlaw reunited with other members of the ‘Dirty Dozen’ at AT&T Stadium for a tribute to the 1975 rookie class.
Scott Laidlaw is remembered as a member of a celebrated Cowboys era and a Super Bowl champion. Further statements from family or representatives have not been published in the report from WFAA.
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