Cowboys offensive lineman Tom Rafferty, who played 14 seasons with Dallas, dies at 70

Tom Rafferty, a former offensive lineman for the Dallas Cowboys, has passed away at 70. He played 14 seasons with the team, winning a Super Bowl and becoming known for his resilience, notably starting 167 consecutive games. Rafferty was instrumental in Tony Dorsett's famous 99-yard touchdown run. Despite suffering from transverse myelitis for 17 years, which severely affected his mobility, he fought back to walk again. Rafferty was admired for his dedication, having blocked for Hall of Fame quarterbacks like Troy Aikman and Roger Staubach. He was hospitalized after a stroke before his passing.