Former Dallas Cowboys tight end Pettis Norman, known as much for his achievements on the field as he was for his accomplishments off of it, died Monday, according to a team announcement. He was 86. Norman was a celebrated entrepreneur,

Pettis Norman, a trailblazing 12-year NFL veteran who spent the majority of his career with the Dallas Cowboys, has died at the age of 86. Norman spent nine years with the Cowboys and was on the franchise's first team to reach a Super Bowl -- a Super Bowl V loss to the Baltimore Colts.

Former Dallas Cowboys player Pettis Norman is no more. He died at 86. Norman passed away peacefully at his home. His family was with him. He played for the Cowboys in the 1960s. Norman also played for the San Diego Chargers.