Former Cowboys running back Ron Springs died Thursday after almost four years in a coma. Springs, 54, died of a heart attack at Medical Center Dallas.
Springs never regained consciousness after going into cardiac arrest and losing oxygen during an operation to remove a cyst from his elbow in October 2007.
"Ron's life will always be remembered by the joy and laughter that he brought to others and the courage and toughness he displayed until the end," Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said in a statement. "Regardless of the circumstances, he always had a smile for everyone. The Dallas Cowboys have lost a wonderful member of our family, and we share our thoughts and prayers with his family."
Springs received a kidney from former teammate Everson Walls in March 2007 to save his life.
Springs played for the Cowboys from 1979-84. His last two years in the league were spent with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He rushed for 2,519 yards, had 2,259 receiving yards and scored 28 touchdowns in his career.
Wow, a coma for 4 years. It sucks when a simple operation goes wrong. RIP
Posted by: cabinets tampa | April 01, 2012 at 09:14 PM
Football just lost a legend!
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We'll miss you Ron. You were a great player.
Posted by: cash for gold tampa | April 01, 2012 at 09:11 PM
RIP, god bless his family.
Posted by: Cash for gold | April 01, 2012 at 09:08 PM
I remember watching this guy when he played. Great player. RIP
Posted by: Moving Company Tampa | April 01, 2012 at 09:07 PM
Best Wishes to his family
Posted by: Tampa Dance | November 04, 2011 at 12:29 PM
I love football.
Posted by: Web Design Tampa | November 04, 2011 at 12:27 PM
Life is too short
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Sorry to hear this.
Posted by: Tampa Moving Company | November 04, 2011 at 12:24 PM
RIP Springs
Posted by: Kitchen Cabinets | November 04, 2011 at 12:19 PM
The Dallas Cowboys have lost a wonderful member of our family, They share our thoughts and prayers with his family..
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Former Cowboys running back Ron Springs died Thursday after almost four years in a coma is really a sad news
Posted by: Buy Super Bowl Tickets | May 14, 2011 at 12:11 PM
The story of Springs and Everson Walls' friendship has always been so moving. Sorry to hear about Springs' passing. God rest his soul.
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