Tom Rafferty, an anchor of the Dallas Cowboys ' offensive line during the late 1970s and 1980s and a member of the franchise's Super Bowl XII-winning team, died Thursday after suffering a stroke. Rafferty, who had been hosptalized since early May according to his daughter, was 70.

Tom Rafferty, one of the greatest offensive linemen in Dallas Cowboys history, had been hospitalized since May following a stroke. On Tuesday, the 70-year-old passed away surrounded by family in Colorado.

Former Dallas Cowboys starting offensive lineman and Penn State All-American Tom Rafferty has died, the Cowboys announced on Friday. He was 70 years old. Rafferty had battled several health issues in recent years and reportedly suffered a stroke earlier this week.