Dandy Don Meredith dead at 72

[namvet]

part of the original MNF team included Howard Cosell and Frank Gifford. which some of you may not remember


SANTA FE, N.M. -- Don Meredith, one of the most recognizable figures of the early Dallas Cowboys and an original member of ABC's "Monday Night Football" broadcast team, died Sunday. He was 72.



source (http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2010/12/06/cowboys-quarterback-don-meredith-dies-brain-hemorrhage/)

I remember these events


Meredith's signature call was singing the famous Willie Nelson song "Turn Out the Lights" when it appeared a game's outcome had been determined.




Another famous Meredith moment occurred in 1974 at the Houston Astrodome. The Oakland Raiders were in the process of beating the Houston Oilers 34-0.

A cameraman had a shot of a disgruntled Oilers fan, who then made an obscene gesture.

Meredith said of the fan: "He thinks they're No. 1 in the nation."




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[SassyLady]

Went to school with the Gifford family so we were faithful watcher of Monday Night Football for years.......loved that team. Pretty much quit watching when they weren't a team anymore.

RIP Mr. Meredith.

[namvet]

Went to school with the Gifford family so we were faithful watcher of Monday Night Football for years.......loved that team. Pretty much quit watching when they weren't a team anymore.

RIP Mr. Meredith.

I remember a game they did. either Cosell or Gifford said a tie was like kissing your sister. to which Meredith replied it depends on what your sister looks like :laugh2: