Legendary Dallas Cowboys scout Gil Brandt — who helped America’s Team draft Troy Aikman and Roger Staubach — has died … Jerry Jones introduced.
According to the Pro Football Hall of Fame … the previous expertise evaluator handed on Thursday morning.
He was 91 years previous.
“We are so deeply saddened by the passing of Gil Brandt – a true icon and pioneer of our sport,” Jones mentioned in a press release. “Gil was at the very core of the early success of the Dallas Cowboys and continued to serve as a great ambassador for the organization for decades beyond that.”
Brandt joined the Cowboys of their inaugural season in 1960 — and helped the group choose its first-ever draft decide … Hall of Famer Bob Lilly.
He would go on to work for the org. for almost 30 years … drafting legendary gamers like Staubach, Aikman, Rayfield Wright and Bob Hayes.
Brandt turned identified for his implementation of computer systems and psychological assessments to grade prospects … and his programs finally led to the creation of the now-famous NFL Scouting (*91*).
Following his departure from the Cowboys after the 1989 season … he would go on to be a key contributor and draft analyst for NFL.com.
“His dedication to, and passion for, this game left a lasting impact on generations of Hall of Fame players and coaches,” Jones mentioned. “There are very few people that have been able to have the kind of generational impact that he did. Gil was as dedicated to growing this league and sport as anyone ever was, and we are all grateful and better for it.”
RIP.
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