Steel and Grit: The Enduring Legacy of Cowboys Lineman Tom Rafferty (1954–2025)
For 14 seasons, Tom Rafferty stood in the heart of the Dallas Cowboys’ offensive line—quiet, determined, and dependable. He wasn’t flashy. He wasn’t loud. But for anyone who followed the Cowboys during the late 1970s and 1980s, Rafferty was a constant—a steady presence in a game full of chaos. On June 5, 2025, the beloved…

