Former Cowboys wide receiver Lance Rentzel dies at age 82

Lance Rentzel, a former wide receiver who played nine NFL seasons, passed away on June 7 at the age of 82. Rentzel was drafted in the second round of the 1965 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings and had a standout career, leading the league in touchdown receptions in 1969. Following his time with the Vikings, he became a key player for the Dallas Cowboys, earning All-Pro recognition and contributing to the team's success in the late 1960s. His career was marred by off-field issues, including a notable arrest that overshadowed his football achievements. The NFL community will remember Rentzel for both his contributions on the field and the controversies that surrounded him.

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