Cowboys Super Bowl Guard, Pro Bowler John Niland Dies
A Hall of Famer at Iowa who converted from fullback to guard, then made his name on the Cowboys' first championship team, died.
John Niland, a key figure in the Dallas Cowboys' success during the late 1960s and early 1970s, has passed away at the age of 82. Niland, a powerful guard and six-time Pro Bowler, made significant contributions to the team, earning three All-Pro selections and playing on the Cowboys' championship teams that won two NFC championships and Super Bowl VI.
After retiring from football, Niland continued to be recognized for his achievements, being inducted into the Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame in 1997 and the University of Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame in 2006.
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