John Robert Fitzgerald
No plate on record.
John Robert Fitzgerald (1948–2026) was an American football center who played twelve seasons for the Dallas Cowboys, winning two Super Bowls.
Particulars
John Robert Fitzgerald was born on April 16, 1948, in Southbridge, Massachusetts. He attended Southbridge High School before earning a football scholarship to Boston College, where he excelled as a two‑way tackle and later was inducted into the school's Athletic Hall of Fame.
Drafted in the fourth round of the 1970 NFL draft by the Dallas Cowboys, Fitzgerald began his professional career on the defensive line and the taxi squad before moving to the offensive line. He became the team's starting center in 1973 and held the position for a decade, anchoring an offense that ranked among the league's best and helping the Cowboys capture Super Bowl VI and Super Bowl XII titles.
Fitzgerald retired after the 1981 season due to injuries and was remembered for his durability, leadership, and role in Tom Landry's shotgun formation. He passed away on April 14, 2026, at the age of 77, two days shy of his 78th birthday.
Compiled from source reports and Wikipedia. Automated record.