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Steelers Legend Greg Hawthorne Dies at 69
12 Jul
Summary
- Greg Hawthorne, Steelers' 1979 first-round pick, has died at age 69.
- He was a member of the Super Bowl XIV-winning Steelers team.
- Hawthorne played running back, receiver, and tight end over eight seasons.
Greg Hawthorne, a notable player for the Pittsburgh Steelers, has died at the age of 69. Hawthorne was selected by the Steelers in the first round of the 1979 NFL Draft and was a key member of the team that won Super Bowl XIV. His tenure with the Steelers spanned five seasons.
Following his time in Pittsburgh, Hawthorne played three seasons with the New England Patriots. He concluded his eight-year NFL career in 1987 with the Indianapolis Colts, briefly appearing as a replacement player during a strike. Hawthorne demonstrated versatility by playing running back, wide receiver, and tight end. Throughout his career, he accumulated 527 rushing yards, 1,112 receiving yards, and scored 11 touchdowns.
