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Dallas, Texas – January 9, 2026 The Dallas Cowboys community is grieving after the passing of Billy Truax, the former tight end who was part of the Cowboys’ Super Bowl VI championship team. He was 82 years old. For Cowboys Nation, this is not merely the loss of a former player—it is the closing of a meaningful chapter in the franchise’s foundation years. Born in Gulfport, Louisiana, Billy Truax showed early promise and rose to prominence as an All-American at Louisiana State University. In an era when the tight end position was defined by blocking, discipline, and toughness, Truax embodied the role—reliable, unselfish, and committed to the success of the team above individual recognition. After several seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, Truax joined the Cowboys in 1971 at a pivotal moment in the franchise’s rise. In his very first season in Dallas, he helped the team reach the Super Bowl and secure a dominant victory over the Miami Dolphins, delivering the Cowboys’ Super Bowl VI title—one of the most important milestones in team history. That championship carried special meaning for Truax. The Super Bowl was played in New Orleans, close to his hometown, in front of family and friends. He later recalled playing through injury throughout the season but never considering missing the biggest game of his career. That decision reflected who Billy Truax was at his core: resilient, selfless, and unwaveringly loyal. His passing has sparked an outpouring of grief and gratitude across the Cowboys community. A former teammate shared a heartfelt tribute: “We’re heartbroken to lose Billy, but incredibly thankful for what he gave to the Cowboys. He never chased the spotlight—he did the work that helped teams win. His legacy isn’t just the Super Bowl ring, but the way he represented Dallas every single day.” During his three seasons in Dallas, Truax was not a headline name, but he was the embodiment of what the Cowboys have long valued: quiet sacrifice, toughness, and total commitment to the team. Those traits helped shape the identity that would define the franchise for decades. Billy Truax’s passing marks the loss of a cherished piece of Cowboys history. Yet the legacy he leaves behind—his professionalism, perseverance, and devotion to the silver and blue—will endure. For Cowboys Nation, this is not just a farewell to a Super Bowl champion, but a goodbye to a man who helped build the very soul of the Dallas Cowboys.