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Bob McKay, part of Texas’ iconic wishbone and former NFL tackle, dead at 78

He played under coach Darrell Royal in Austin and went on to a nine-season NFL career.

Published Sep 10, 2026, 4:15 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Bob McKay, the offensive tackle who led the way for the iconic Texas wishbone before playing nine seasons in the NFL, died Thursday at the age of 78.