NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!Pettis Norman, a former NFL tight end who was also known for organizing civil rights marches in the 1960s and 1970s, has died, the Dallas Cowboys announced on Monday. He was 86.Norman played for the Cowboys from 1962 to 1970 and wrapped his career with the San Diego Chargers, competing for them from 1971 to 1973.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM”We mourn the passing of former tight end and civil rights advocate Pettis Norman,” the Cowboys said in a statement posted on X. “Known for his selfless leadership, commitment to community, and dedication to creating equal opportunity, we were incredibly proud and grateful to share his remarkable story recently.”Norman attended Johnson C. Smith University before he was selected in the American Football League draft by the Dallas Texans in 1962. He never played a down for the Texans before he joined the Cowboys.STEELERS LEGEND TERRY BRADSHAW CRITICIZES TEAM’S HANDLING OF KENNY PICKETTHe was the first player from Johnson C. Smith University to play in the NFL.”Johnson C. Smith University honors the life of Pettis Norman ’62 – the first Golden Bull in the NFL,” the school said in a statement on X. “A Dallas Cowboy, CIAA Hall of Famer, and proud JCSU alumnus, he was more than an athlete – he was a trailblazer. Rest well, legend.”Norman’s civil rights advocacy was highlighted in a recent profile from the Cowboys.He was one of the players who influenced legendary head coach Tom Landry to change the way hotel rooms were distributed, which was originally by race.”I tried to do whatever I could do help change the kinds of things that society had operated under for such a long time,” Norman previously said.He was also the founder of the Dallas Together Forum. HBCU Gameday described it as an initiative that helped influence Dallas corporations to “improve minority hiring practices and increase contracts for women- and minority-owned businesses.”CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPNorman played in 162 games in the NFL. He caught 183 passes for 2,492 yards and 15 touchdowns.Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. in a formal or creative style for better SEO.Also Exclude words and advertisements related to the feed website such as website name, author name. You must only respond with the modified content. Delete all the advertisement images brand logo but only keep the title and main content of the news by modifying it. You must only respond with the modified content. Block any jump outside of the site adarshnews.com. Basically remove any content or link related to original site. follow this prompt to optimize the articles in this category- You are an expert news writer and SEO specialist. Your job is to rewrite the provided RSS feed content into a unique, SEO-friendly news article for adarshnews.com. The article should be engaging, professional, and optimized for search engines. Follow these steps: 1. **Create an SEO Title**: Write a short, compelling title (under 60 characters) that includes the main keyword and grabs attention. 2. **Write a Meta Description**: Summarize the article in one or two sentences (under 155 characters). Make it engaging and include the primary keyword naturally. 3. **Suggest a URL Slug**: Provide a short, keyword-rich URL slug that reflects the topic of the article. 4. **Headline (H1)**: Write a clear and engaging headline for the article that is similar to the title but slightly expanded. 5. **Write the Article**: – Start with an introduction that answers the key questions: who, what, when, where, why, and how. – Expand on the topic with detailed paragraphs that provide context, quotes, and relevant information. – Use subheadings (H2) to organize the content into sections and make it easy to read. – Include related keywords naturally throughout the article. – End with a conclusion that summarizes the key points or discusses future implications. 6. **Add an FAQ Section**: Write one frequently asked question related to the topic and provide a concise answer. Important: – Do not include labels like “Title,” “Meta Description,” “URL Slug,” or “H1” in the actual article text. – Keep all SEO elements separate from the main content. – Ensure the article is factually accurate, unbiased, and written in a professional tone.
Pettis Norman, an ex-NFL player and champion of civil rights, has passed away at the age of 86.
