FRISCO - Legendary Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Tom Raffery has passed away. ... and the franchise is now mourning his death.

Rafferty, who was 70, had been hospitalized in Colorado since early May.

The Cowboys selected Rafferty in the fourth round of the 1976 NFL Draft, and he spent his entire 14-year playing career as a prominent member of "America's Team.''

How long was he an institution with the Cowboys?

Long enough that played with quarterback Roger Staubach ... and he played with quarterback Troy Aikman in his final NFL season in 1979.

The Cowboys have issued a statement on the player's passing.

"The Dallas Cowboys mourn the passing of Tom Rafferty, who was a fixture on the Cowboys offensive line for 14 seasons. His work ethic, durability and versatility shined through as

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