Former Steelers linebacker Andy Russell dies

Andy Russell, the Tremendous Bowl-winning linebacker who spent his whole NFL profession with the Pittsburgh Steelers, has died at 82.A supply tells Pittsburgh’s Motion Information 4 that Russell died Thursday night time.A member of the famed Metal Curtain protection, Russell was named crew MVP in 1971. In his 12 years within the NFL, he made seven Professional Bowl appearances and received Tremendous Bowls IX and X. Video above: Andy Russell joins former teammates for Immaculate Reception celebrationDrafted in 1963 from the College of Missouri, Russell left the Steelers after his rookie 12 months to satisfy ROTC navy obligations from his school days. He returned to the Black and Gold in 1966 and performed till his retirement on the conclusion of the 1976 season. Funeral preparations for Russell haven’t been introduced. Video beneath: Have you learnt Andy Russell wasn’t a fan of the Horrible Towel at first? Myron Cope explainsThis is a growing story. Stick with Pittsburgh’s Motion Information 4 for updates.Obtain the WTAE cellular app to remain related with breaking information.

Andy Russell, the Tremendous Bowl-winning linebacker who spent his whole NFL profession with the Pittsburgh Steelers, has died at 82.

A supply tells Pittsburgh’s Motion Information 4 that Russell died Thursday night time.

A member of the famed Metal Curtain protection, Russell was named crew MVP in 1971. In his 12 years within the NFL, he made seven Professional Bowl appearances and received Tremendous Bowls IX and X.

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Linebacker Andy Russell #34 of the Pittsburgh Steelers sits on the sideline throughout a preseason recreation in opposition to the New York Jets at Three Rivers Stadium on September 4, 1976 in Pittsburgh.

Video above: Andy Russell joins former teammates for Immaculate Reception celebration

Drafted in 1963 from the College of Missouri, Russell left the Steelers after his rookie 12 months to satisfy ROTC navy obligations from his school days. He returned to the Black and Gold in 1966 and performed till his retirement on the conclusion of the 1976 season.

Funeral preparations for Russell haven’t been introduced.

Video beneath: Have you learnt Andy Russell wasn’t a fan of the Horrible Towel at first? Myron Cope explains

It is a growing story. Stick with Pittsburgh’s Motion Information 4 for updates.
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