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Sidney Thornton (September 2, 1954 – January 29, 2023) was an American professional football player who was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2nd round (48th overall) of the 1977 NFL draft.
Noll later explained his decision was a reaction to a rumor that Marino had done cocaine during his time at Pitt. Noll also believed the team would be able to retain then 34-year-old Bradshaw and that Cliff Stoudt would be able to replace him. [43] In Noll’s twilight years as a head coach, his team’s performances waned.
In an archival interview, Noll described his relationship with Bradshaw as "professional" and "business-like" and that his personality needed to conform with the team, adding, "it worked, even if Bradshaw didn't like it." [85] Nonetheless, Bradshaw chose not to attend Noll's funeral despite being in Pittsburgh at the time. [86]
The U.S. Navy veteran died Dec. 1 in hospice care at age 97, according to his obituary, and Lebanon, New Hampshire resident Kevin Dougherty, one of more than 200 attendees at the funeral.
Funeral services for Carter, who died Dec. 29, essentially started Saturday at his home in Plains, Georgia. A procession to Atlanta followed for a moment of silence at the state Capitol Building ...
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Russell was one of the few players future Pro Football Hall of Fame and member of the NFL 100th Anniversary Team coach Chuck Noll kept, when he became the Steelers head coach in 1969. Russell was an early member of Pittsburgh's famed Steel Curtain defense and was named the Steelers' MVP in 1971.
Madeline and Meredith Gaudreau, Johnny Gaudreau's widow, gave a joint eulogy at their husbands' double funeral on Sept. 9. "I urge everyone to never drink and drive," Madeline said. "Call a ride.