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John Niland: Legacy Beyond the Line | Dayton News
A football legend lost: John Niland, six-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion with the Dallas Cowboys, passed away at 82. Drafted fifth overall in 1966, he anchored Dallas’ offensive line for nine seasons, never missing a playoff year and helping secure a title in Super Bowl VI. Beyond his on-field dominance, he was a devoted father who taught his family the value of faith, kindness, and togetherness. After retiring, he bravely faced dementia and mouth cancer, and chose to donate his brain to research—pushing forward understanding of football’s long-term toll. His legacy lives on through…
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