It’s a sad day in the NFL community as one of the most popular execs in the game, Gil Brandt, has passed away. He was 91-years-old.
Brandt is best known for his work with the Dallas Cowboys, as he won two Super Bowls with the team and earned a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame because of it. Brandt also spent time with the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers.
Brandt began his career in the NFL as a part-time scout with the Rams in 1955. He would eventually become a full-time scout with the Niners in 1958, and he joined the Cowboys as a top executive in 1960. He remained with the team until 1988, when he was dismissed as part of new owner Jerry Jones’ purge.
Brandt helped the Cowboys earn victories in Super Bowls VI and XII. He was responsible for introducing several aspect of NFL scouting, like looking at players from outside the United States, or finding talent from other sports. He also created many of the scouting and evaluation systems that NFL teams have used for decades.
In 2019, Brandt was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. And he is also a member of the Cowboys’ Ring of Honor.
The exact cause of his death is unknown at this time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
