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‘They Broke My Heart’: Cowboys Legend Drew Pearson Upset Over Not Making Hall Of Fame — After Over 30 Years

The news never came.

In this Jan. 4, 1981, file photo, Dallas wide receiver Drew Pearson (88) celebrates scoring the winning touchdown in the final minutes against the Atlanta Falcons in NFC divisional playoff football game in Atlanta.
In this Jan. 4, 1981, file photo, Dallas wide receiver Drew Pearson (88) celebrates scoring the winning touchdown in the final minutes against the Atlanta Falcons in NFC divisional playoff football game in Atlanta. (Associated Press Photo/File)

PLANO, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – Drew Pearson, along with family, friends and media members, waited for nearly two hours Wednesday morning at his Plano home for the long-awaited news of the Dallas Cowboys legend’s induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

The news never came.

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