Former Steelers DE White dies (1 Viewer)

[Hoss_Cartwright]

PITTSBURGH (TICKER) —Dwight White, a key member of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ dominant defense of the 1970s, has died. He was 58.

A two-time Pro Bowl defensive end, White was an integral part of the Steel Curtain defense from 1971-80, helping the team win four Super Bowls.

“We have lost an important member of the Steelers family in Dwight White,” Steelers president Art Rooney II said. “His sudden death is a shock to all of us.”

Nicknamed “Mad Dog” for his relentless style, White overcame pneumonia to sack Fran Tarkenton for a safety as the Steelers won their first title with a 16-6 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IX.

 

[Hoss_Cartwright]

I read another article that says he died following surgery

Here

 

[5-ish Finkle]

I saw some stuff in local rags that said it was the 2nd surgery on his back in a few weeks. Also seeing statements claiming he was fighting off pneumonia and lung infections to boot(No idea of the accuracy of those, just saw 'em). Sounds like his body just couldn't fight off everything that was going on.

Godspeed, Dwight.

 

[anakin]

God bless you Dwight, you will be missed! My prayers to his family.

 

[Cecil Lammey]

Thoughts and prayers to his family. RIP Dwight

 

[Yenrub]

RIP

 

[poopdawg]

RIP Dwight

 

[Franknbeans]

:(

 

[Monty Burns]

far to young....very sad....RIP