Pettis Norman, a tight end on the football field and a civil rights advocate off of it, has died. He was 86. Norman played for the Dallas Cowboys (1962-70) and San Diego Chargers (1971-73). He was a member of the first Cowboys' team to play in the Super Bowl -- Super Bowl V in 1971, a 16-13 loss to the Baltimore Colts.

Former Dallas Cowboys star tight end Pettis Norman has died, the team announced on Monday. He was 86 years old. Norman played for the Cowboys from 1962-70, catching 124 passes, including 15 for touchdowns. He is one of only three tight ends in team history to catch at least 100 career passes and average 13-plus yards per catch.