Andy Russell, the former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker and two-time Super Bowl champion, has passed away at the age of 82 on Thursday night. Russell was celebrated for his role in transforming the Steelers from a struggling team to NFL champions, becoming a key figure in the team's history. His career achievements include seven Pro Bowl selections and being a captain of the renowned 'Steel Curtain' defense. Despite his significant contributions to the sport, Russell was often noted as a borderline Hall of Fame (HOF) candidate, not receiving due recognition in the Hall of Fame selection process. His passing has been widely mourned across the sports community, with many remembering him not only for his on-field prowess but also for his intelligence and success beyond football.
Andy Russell, the standout linebacker who was an integral part of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ evolution from perennial losers to champions, has died. He was 82. https://t.co/P3IT2bzjGK
Steelers great Andy Russell, two-time Super Bowl champion, dies aged 82 https://t.co/Tsg7KUfrCY
Former Steelers star, two-time Super Bowl champion Andy Russell dies at 82 https://t.co/jLkKsWRLhb
Andy Russell, star LB who helped turn Pittsburgh Steelers into champions, dies at 82 https://t.co/sNqLN1nLzZ
Andy Russell, seven-time Pro Bowl OLB who helped turn Steelers into champions, dies at 82 https://t.co/Ctq6OjEPnM https://t.co/gUEI3fIA4q
Andy Russell, the standout linebacker who was an integral part of the Pittsburgh Steelers' evolution from perennial losers to champions, has died. He was 82. https://t.co/IY1Y2Iiu9L
Andy Russell, a star outside linebacker who helped turn the Steelers into champions, dies at 82 https://t.co/ABpSE3FZnV
Andy Russell, a star outside linebacker who helped turn the Steelers into champions, dies at 82 (from @AP) https://t.co/PvrQJmfYSG
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Steelers legend Andy Russell dies at 82 https://t.co/QAxlqKmaig https://t.co/RXdEshR3Bn
RIP Andy Russell. Former captain of Pittsburgh’s Steel Curtain defense. Seven Pro Bowls, 2 Super Bowl rings…never got a fair shake in the Hall of Fane selection process. A HOFer without the bust & gold jacket.
Pittsburgh Steelers legend and 'Steel Curtain' defense member Andy Russell passes away at 82... won two Super Bowls with the team in 1970s https://t.co/jgYehagLey https://t.co/X43wkhtNTB
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Former Steelers linebacker Andy Russell dies at 82. https://t.co/rJeuvZfHua
Steelers great Andy Russell dead at 82 https://t.co/fzjGsoedo6 https://t.co/b94OP5bGK4
Sad news. RIP Andy Russell, a borderline HOF linebacker who played on some of the worst and then best Steelers teams https://t.co/neDICrpb3q
Andy Russell, a former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker who won two Super Bowls with the team, died Thursday night at 82, Action News 4 in Pittsburgh reports https://t.co/khW2QubkBW
Report: Former Steelers LB and two-time Super Bowl champion, Andy Russell, dies at 82 https://t.co/wO3I5sghZv
RIP Andy Russell, an all-time Steelers great. Incredibly intelligent, successful guy after football. Steelers royalty. Captain of the greatest defense of all time. Very sad day.
Super Bowl champion, former Steelers linebacker Andy Russell dies at 82 via @C_AdamskiTrib https://t.co/p66dzcSuZ9