Dallas Cowboys legend D.D. Lewis, a standout linebacker who led the team to two Super Bowl championships in the 1970s, has passed away at the age of 79.

The sad news was shared by the Mississippi State X/Twitter account and Kurt Daniels of the Dallas Cowboys’ official team website. D.D. Lewis was a standout for the Bulldogs before turning pro with the Cowboys in 1968.

A sixth-round pick (159th overall), Lewis emerged as a key contributor on a Cowboys team that took the NFL by storm in the ’70s. Part of the legendary “Doomsday” Defense, Lewis helped Dallas to five Super Bowl appearances and championship triumphs in the 1971 and ’77 seasons.

As Kurt Daniels noted, Dallas never had a losing season during D.D. Lewis’ 13 NFL seasons, and his 27 playoff game appearances are the most in franch

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