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Cornell Green, Cowboys 'Doomsday Defense' cornerback, dies at 86

Original: Cornell Green, Cowboys cornerback part of 'Doomsday Defense,' dies at 86 https://www. nytimes.com/athletic/7711980/2 026

Cornell Green, the former Dallas Cowboys cornerback and member of the famed 'Doomsday Defense,' has died at 86. Green, unusually, was originally drafted by the NBA before forging a Hall-of-Fame-caliber career in football with Dallas, becoming one of the franchise's most iconic players. Fans and sports writers are remembering his career and legacy.

Why now: The death of a beloved former Cowboys star naturally prompts tributes and retrospectives from fans and sports media.

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• Cornell Green, Cowboys cornerback part of 'Doomsday Defense,' dies at 86 https://www. nytimes.com/athletic/7711980/2 026/10/21/cornell-green-cowboys-cornerback-dies-doomsday/ Green, who was originally drafted in the NBA, is one of the Cowboys' most iconic players despite not… · athletic@sportsfeed.me

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