Duane Thomas, part of Cowboys' first Super Bowl winner, dies at 77

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Duane Thomas, a former running back who helped the Dallas Cowboys win their first Super Bowl, has died, the team confirmed to numerous outlets on Tuesday. He was 77.

No cause of death was immediately reported.

Playing in 11 games, 10 as a starter, in the 1971 season, Thomas rushed for 793 yards and a league-leading 11 touchdowns. He also caught 13 passes for 153 yards and two s