Former RB Cookie Gilchrist, one of the original Dolphins, dead at 75.

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Cookie Gilchrist's nickname gave the false impression of a man who might easily crumble.

One of the American Football League's first marquee players, Gilchrist died of cancer Monday at the age of 75.

He was a 251-pound bruiser whose ferocious running style drew comparisons to that of the great Jim Brown, and his grit and single-mindedness extended beyond the football field. Gilchrist took stands against racism and wasn't afraid to demand better contracts.

He died early Monday at an assisted living facility near Pittsburgh, nephew Thomas Gilchrist said. He was first diagnosed with throat cancer, and the disease spread to his prostate and colon.

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/sns-ap-fbn-obit-cookie-gilchrist,0,6229806.story

R.I.P

 

[hab321]

God Speed Cookie, RIP

 

[Vaark]

geez that's a name i haven't thought about in a decade or 2. Condolences to the Gilchrest friends and family and rest in peace Cookie.