Overview

• Family confirmed that Norman died peacefully in his sleep at home on July 7 at age 86, with no signs of illness or trauma
• The Dallas Cowboys issued an official statement mourning their former tight end and celebrating his selfless leadership and civil rights work
• Norman’s 12-year NFL career from 1962 to 1973 included 183 receptions for 2,492 yards and 15 touchdowns over 162 games
• In the 1960s he persuaded Coach Tom Landry and team management to end racially based accommodations within the Cowboys organization
• After retiring he founded The Dallas Together Forum to expand minority and women’s business opportunities and served on multiple civic boards