former dallas cowboys Offensive lineman Tony Hutson passed away earlier this month, according to multiple reports. He was 49 years old.
After leaving the organization, Hutson played for the Cowboys in the late 1990s. Undrafted in 1996; He died more than a month before his 50th birthday, according to an obituary posted online.
May 7, 1998 – Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith and offensive lineman Tony Hutson in action during minicamp in Valley Ranch, Texas. (Steven Dunn/All Sports)
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The cause of death has not been disclosed.
The guard is a two-time NAIA All-American. northeastern states A benign tumor was discovered in his right lung during the combine, and he was not selected in the 1996 NFL Draft. The tumor was removed, but the discovery affected his draft stock.
Tony Hutson, 66, of the Cowboys, is tackled by Jay Bellamy, 20, of the Seattle Seahawks while attempting a block during the first quarter of a game at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas, on July 31. Chris Warren, 42, of the Dallas Cowboys dances for a 1-yard gain. . Warren scored his first touchdown of the game on a 15-yard run in the first quarter. (Paul Buck/AFP via Getty Images)
NFL legend Emmitt Smith says he’s fed up with the Cowboys’ “embarrassing” attitude and is “done with it.”
“A lot of the team was scared because they thought it was cancer, but everything turned out fine,” Hutson said. Oklahoman In an article published that year.
“While I was lying in the hospital bed recovering from surgery, I got a call from my agent who had talked to Dallas and decided I was going to sign with the Cowboys. It’s great to be on a winning team.”
Dallas Cowboys helmet and game ball before the NFL Wild Card Playoff football game between the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on January 14, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. Detail view. (Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
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Hutson remained with the Cowboys through the 1999 season.he later signed with washington He returned the following year, but left due to injury.
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