Ex-Dallas Cowboys WR and Super Bowl champion, who was known for this one distinctive feature, has died

Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Golden Richards, who was known for his flowing blond hair as much as his ability to catch a football during the 1970s, has died.

The former BYU star, who caught a touchdown off a trick play in Super Bowl XXII, was 73. Richards died of congestive heart failure in his Murray, Utah, home, according to his nephew.

“My uncle Golden passed away peacefully this morning,” Lance Richards wrote via Facebook. “I will forever remember going hunting and talking Dallas Cowboy football. He was a kind and sweet soul and I’m so happy he’s not suffering anymore.”

According to the Deseret News, Richard had chronic problems with his health — some of which stemmed from drug addiction and alcoholism — but he had been clean during the latter years of his life. He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2011 and lived with his sons, Goldie and Jordan, later in life.

Richards began his collegiate career at BYU and made a name for himself as a wide receiver and punt returner. In fact, he led the speedster led the country in punt returns for touchdowns with four during his junior year. He played his final year of eligibility at Hawaii, where he hauled in 23 passes for 414 yards and five scores.

In 1973, the Cowboys drafted him in the second round and he’d spend five seasons in the NFL with Dallas, the Chicago Bears and the Denver Broncos. He spent the majority of his career with the Cowboys — five-plus seasons to be exact — and he made a name for himself as a deep-pass threat. When everything was said and done with America’s team, he averaged 18.3 yards per catch.

His signature moment came in Super Bowl XII against the Broncos. He gave the Cowboys an insurance touchdown late in the game after catching a 29-yard TD pass from fullback Robert Newhouse.