Former Dallas Cowboys executive Gil Brandt has died.

He was 91.

From 1960 through 1988, Brandt served as the team’s vice president of player personnel. When Jerry Jones acquired the team in 1989, ESPN reported that Jones sacked him.

Brandt had earned his degree from the University of Wisconsin before to joining America’s Team. He joined the Los Angeles Rams as a part-time scout before switching to the San Francisco 49ers in 1958.

When the Cowboys were established in 1960, he served as their first principal talent scout.

Roger Staubach and Herschel Walker were selected in the first round thanks in large part to Brandt’s adoption of the use of computers in scouting and evaluations. According to the team, he also signed Everson Walls, Cliff Harris, and Drew Pearson.

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Jones said in a news release announcing Brandt’s death:

“We are so deeply saddened by the passing of Gil Brandt – a true icon and pioneer of our sport. Gil was at the very core of the early success of the Dallas Cowboys and continued to serve as a great ambassador for the organization for decades beyond that. His contributions cemented his spot in the Ring of Honor. He was my friend and a mentor not only to me, but to countless executives, coaches, players and broadcasters across the National Football League, which rightfully earned him a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame where his legacy will be celebrated forever…

Our hearts go out to Gil’s wife, Sara, his son Hunter and all of Gil’s family and friends.”

Who is Hunter Brandt?

Hunter Brandt is the son of Gil Brandt.

Hunter Brandt moved from Marist College, where he worked as the Athletic Operations/Compliance Assistant, to Army West Point. He managed the men’s and women’s basketball season ticket and game day ticket sales, the Nike and BSN contacts, the Marist College Athletics Pro Shop, and assisted with all home game facilities and operations throughout his stay at Marist.

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Brandt earned his Bachelor of Science in Sport Management with a specialisation in Facility and Event Management from SUNY Cortland and his Master of Science in Sport Management from the same institution. He spent four years as an event manager and department intern for the Cortland Athletics Department.

With his wife, Amanda, Hunter currently lives in their home in Rhinebeck, New York.