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John Niland, who helped the Dallas Cowboys win their first Super Bowl championship, has died
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· August 17, 2026
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Key points He was 82 years old at the time of his death. The man played for the Dallas Cowboys and started many games during his nine seasons with the team.
A former NFL player has passed away. He was 82 years old at the time of his death. The man played for the Dallas Cowboys and started many games during his nine seasons with the team.
His daughter reported that he died on a Saturday morning in a suburb of Dallas. The suburb is called McKinney.
Further information about his life and career is available from other sources, including details about his time with other teams and his achievements in the sport.
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Published: August 17, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports ·
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