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| Howard Cosell and Don Meredith |
Don Meredith, the original Dallas Cowboy and one of the trailblazers of the now-phenomenal Monday Night Football, passed away Sunday after suffering a brain hemorrhage.
Meredith, who played his college ball at Southern Methodist University, was signed by the Cowboys in 1959 before they had played a single game as a professional franchise. He went on to become the Cowboys' first superstar quarterback and begin a tradition of excellence that would later be carried on by the likes of Roger Staubach, Danny White and Troy Aikman.
After unexpectedly retiring at the age of 31, Meredith became a color commentator for the then-fledgling Monday Night Football alongside the legendary Howard Cosell. Meredith was well known for his humorous commentary on the show, including frequently singing "Turn out the lights, the party's over..." at the competitive conclusion of each game.
Meredith, who played his college ball at Southern Methodist University, was signed by the Cowboys in 1959 before they had played a single game as a professional franchise. He went on to become the Cowboys' first superstar quarterback and begin a tradition of excellence that would later be carried on by the likes of Roger Staubach, Danny White and Troy Aikman.
After unexpectedly retiring at the age of 31, Meredith became a color commentator for the then-fledgling Monday Night Football alongside the legendary Howard Cosell. Meredith was well known for his humorous commentary on the show, including frequently singing "Turn out the lights, the party's over..." at the competitive conclusion of each game.
An icon of both sports and broadcasting, he is a member of both the College Football Hall of Fame and the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor. Condolences and prayers go out to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.
