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Pro Football Hall of Famer Gil Brandt, Key Figure in Dallas Cowboys' Success, Dies at 91

  • Brandt served as player personnel director for the Cowboys for almost 30 years and was crucial in building them into a dynasty.
  • He pioneered use of analytics, computers, and psychology tests for player evaluation and helped create the NFL Combine.
  • Brandt scouted and acquired numerous future Hall of Fame players including Staubach, Dorsett, White, and Irvin.
  • He was instrumental in the Cowboys' 20 consecutive winning seasons and two Super Bowl championships in the 1970s.
  • Brandt was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2019 in recognition of his contributions and innovations in player acquisition.
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