Duane Thomas, a former NFL running back and one of the key players on the Dallas Cowboys' first Super Bowl championship team, has died at age 77, team officials have told The Dallas Morning News.

Duane Thomas, a former Dallas Cowboys running back who helped lead the team to victory in Super Bowl VI, has died, according to the Dallas Morning News. He was 77 years old.

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