Pettis Norman, a former NFL tight end for the Dallas Cowboys and San Diego Chargers, died at 86. He played in Super Bowl V and was known for his impressive stats, catching 124 passes with 14 touchdowns. Beyond his athletic career, Norman was a civil rights advocate, actively working to dismantle racism in sports. His landmark efforts included advocating against racially assigned hotel rooms for players and serving in the Texas Army National Guard. Additionally, he became the first Black official at a Dallas bank and founded the Dallas Together Forum to promote equality in the community.
"We mourn the passing of former tight end and civil rights advocate Pettis Norman. 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."
"I tried to do whatever I could do [to] help change the kinds of things that society had operated under for such a long time," Norman said, per the team website.
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