Former laddie o' the Cowboys, Tony "Thick as a Plank" Hutson, be sailin' to Davy Jones' locker at 49.
2024-02-13
Avast, me hearties! The swashbucklin' Tony Hutson, a fearsome brute o' the gridiron fer the Dallas Cowboys, hath met a gloomy fate. Aye, 'twas a mere 49 years on this earthly realm 'fore he set sail to Davy Jones' locker. Sail on, ye stout lad!
Former Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Tony Hutson passed away at the age of 49. Hutson, who played for the Cowboys in the late 1990s, died before his 50th birthday. The cause of death was not provided. Hutson had gone undrafted in the 1996 NFL Draft after a benign tumor was discovered on his right lung during the combine, which impacted his draft stock. However, the tumor was successfully removed, and Hutson went on to sign with the Cowboys. He remained with the team until the 1999 season. The following year, he signed with Washington but was released due to injury struggles. Despite the challenges he faced, Hutson remained positive and expressed his happiness to be part of a winning team. While his time in the NFL may have been cut short, Hutson left a lasting impact on the teams he played for. His passing is a loss for the football community, and he will be remembered for his dedication and resilience. Rest in peace, Tony Hutson.