The Pittsburgh Steelers have announced the passing of wide receiver George Pickens. Rest in peace, sweetheart.
Pittsburgh (AP) — The great linebacker Andy Russell, who played a crucial role in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ transformation from a team that was always losing to one that was winning, passed away. He was eighty-two.
Russell’s passing was verified by the team on Saturday. The cause and location of the death were not immediately known.
Russell, who was selected in the 16th round of the 1963 NFL Draft, went on to win two Super Bowls in his 12-year NFL career, which was halted by a two-year military deployment. Russell captained the team for ten years and was selected to the Pro Bowl seven times. Russell was chosen by his teammates as the team’s Most Valuable Player in 1971—a season that featured Terry Bradshaw, Jack Ham, Joe Greene, and Mel Blount—future Hall of Famers.
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