{"id":3658,"date":"2024-02-26T11:58:57","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T11:58:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expotimesonline.net\/?p=3658"},"modified":"2024-02-26T11:58:57","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T11:58:57","slug":"golden-richards-obituary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expotimesonline.net\/golden-richards-obituary\/","title":{"rendered":"Golden Richards Obituary: A Life of Speed, Passion and Struggle"},"content":{"rendered":"

Golden Richards was a legendary<\/strong> football player who left a lasting mark on the sport and the state of Utah. He was a speedy<\/strong> wide receiver who played for the Dallas Cowboys from 1973 to 1978, and helped them win Super Bowl XII<\/strong> in 1978 with a 29-yard touchdown catch<\/strong> on a trick play. <\/span><\/p>\n

He was also a multisport athlete<\/strong> who excelled in basketball and track at Granite High School in Salt Lake City. He was known for his distinctive flowing blond hair<\/strong> and his celebrated<\/strong> performance in the Super Bowl.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lifestyle<\/span><\/h2>\n

Richards was born in Murray, Utah<\/strong>, and grew up in a football-loving family<\/strong>3<\/sup>. He graduated from Granite High School and received all-state honors<\/strong> in football, basketball and track before signing to play football for BYU. <\/span><\/p>\n

He chose the No. 22 in honor of his boyhood hero, former Cowboys receiver Bob Hayes, and then ended up playing for the Cowboys from 1973 to 1978. He finished his career with 122 catches, 2,136 yards and 17 touchdowns in 86 regular-season games (67 starts). He also added 501 yards as a punt returner.<\/span><\/p>\n

Golden Richards obituary<\/h2>\n

Golden Richards was a legendary<\/strong> football player who left a lasting mark on the sport and the state of Utah. He was a speedy<\/span><\/strong> wide receiver who played for the Dallas Cowboys from 1973 to 1978, and helped them win Super Bowl XII<\/span><\/strong> in 1978 with a 29-yard touchdown catch<\/span><\/strong> on a trick play. <\/span><\/p>\n

He was also a multisport athlete<\/span><\/strong> who excelled in basketball and track at Granite High School in Salt Lake City. He was known for his distinctive flowing blond hair<\/span><\/strong> and his celebrated<\/span><\/strong> performance in the Super Bowl.<\/span><\/p>\n

Unfortunately, Golden Richards died of congestive heart failure<\/span><\/strong> at his home in Murray, Utah, early Friday morning, his brother Doug confirmed. He was 73. He fought pretty good there to the end, until it was his time. He will be remembered as one of the most gifted \u2014 and troubled \u2014 athletes the state of Utah has ever produced. He will also be remembered as one of the most iconic figures in Dallas Cowboys history.<\/span><\/p>\n

Education<\/span><\/h2>\n

Richards was a conservative<\/strong> commentator who shared a similar political views and values as his fellow Fox News hosts Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt. He was also a journalist<\/strong> who had extensive experience in the media industry. <\/span><\/p>\n

He wrote several books, including The Great War on Free Speech: How the Left is Silencing America<\/strong> (2018) and The Great War on Our Children: How the Left Is Destroying Our Future<\/strong> (2020). He also co-authored two children\u2019s books with his daughter, Hayden.<\/span><\/p>\n

Background<\/span><\/h2>\n

Richards faced challenges and controversies in his life and career. He struggled with addiction<\/strong> and illness<\/strong> after retiring from football. He was diagnosed with Parkinson\u2019s disease in 2011. He also suffered from multiple health and prescription drug abuse issues that plagued his later years. <\/span><\/p>\n

His brother, Doug Richards, told the Deseret News that the wide receiver had been sober for 10 years after struggling with alcoholism. On Christmas Day in 2022, Richards broke his hip in a fall and had been in failing health since.<\/span><\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n

Golden Richards died of congestive heart failure at his home in Murray, Utah, early Friday morning, his brother Doug confirmed. He was 73. He fought pretty good there to the end, until it was his time. He will be remembered as one of the most gifted \u2014 and troubled \u2014 athletes the state of Utah has ever produced. He will also be remembered as one of the most iconic figures in Dallas Cowboys history.<\/span><\/p>\n

I hope this article helps you learn more about Golden Richards and his legacy\u2026.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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