Former Dallas Cowboys fullback Scott Laidlaw has passed away at the age of 72, according to reports from WFAA.
Laidlaw was selected by the Cowboys as a 14th-round draft pick in 1975, making him one of the 12 rookies who successfully earned a spot on the roster during that season. This group would go on to be known as the “Dirty Dozen,” playing a significant role in helping the Cowboys reach Super Bowl X, where they ultimately lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers by a score of 21-17.
Despite the setback in Super Bowl X, Laidlaw found success shortly thereafter. He celebrated a championship victory after the Cowboys defeated the Denver Broncos 27-10 in Super Bowl XII at the end of the 1977 season. The following year, however, the Cowboys faced the Steelers again in the Super Bowl, suffering another defeat with a final score of 35-31.
Over his six-season NFL career, Laidlaw spent five years with the Cowboys before concluding his time in the league with the New York Giants. His career statistics include 255 carries for 1,007 yards and nine touchdowns, along with 74 receptions totaling 668 yards and three touchdowns.
In a fitting tribute to his legacy, Laidlaw participated in a commemorative event honoring the “Dirty Dozen” at AT&T Stadium just a month before his passing.
