andy russell RIP

one of the all time greats. andy russell dies at age 82. RIP.

 

Just saw this. One of the greats. Well done Sir!

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nf...e1&ocid=winp2fptaskbarhover&ei=9&sc=shoreline

 

sad day in steeler town for us older guys that got to watch him play.

 

Those of us old enough to remember those years knew how great he was. Him, Jack Ham, and Jack Lambert were probably the greatest linebacking corps in history.

 

Thank you Andy!!! I was there in the 60's rooting you on. So glad he got 2 SB's!! 7 Pro Bowls!! A true Steeler.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS

 

RIP Andy

 

As a kid, Andy Russell's football card stood out to me because before the Steelers were good, his card said all-star. Then in the America's Game series, he tells the story of Chuck Noll's teaching moment, that if Russell turned his foot a certain way, it would make him a better player.

 

On December 27, 1975, he set the NFL playoff record for a returned touchdown–93 yards in a Three Rivers Stadium victory over the Baltimore Colts. Some have claimed it as the longest football play from scrimmage in time duration.

Joe Greene said Andy was so slow on that play that he had to block the same guy 3 times.

Someone else said they were afraid they would get a delay of game penalty.



RIP sir

 

Rocky gets the notoriety but he was not the only veteran

Andy left the team in the 60’s for 2-3 years to serve a military commitment in the Army

 

that linebacker corps was one of the best ever. Ham, Russell, Lambert.

 

Andy Russell isn't in Canton but he will always be remembered as a Steeler great and fan favorite. RIP Andy.

 

Sad news in Steeler Land. RIP Andy Russell.

Was drafted in the 16th round in 1963. Left the Steelers in 64 and 65 to fulfill his Army commitment. He was a lieutenant.

Won two Super Bowls in 75 and 76. 7 Pro Bowls. Played in all 14 games each season. Retired after the 76 Super Bowl win. Played 11 years. Great player and well respected.

 

He wasn’t fancy but he just never seemed to be out of position

 

ROTC in college

 

RIP Steeler

 

RIP Andy Russell.

 

This one surprised me, even though Andy wasn’t a young guy, I was shocked to see the news.

Sad day for Steelers nation. RIP

 

RIP Andy and condolences to all his family and friends.

 

Sad,sad day if your a Steeler fan. What an underated player Andy Russell
was. Very fine football player and human being. RIP Andy, helluva a ball player.

 

RIP

 

Sad sad day for Steelers football. Andy was one of the most underrated players in the NFL probably because was on such a great overall defense. The skies above my house have been raining off and on all day and now I really find out why. Such a class citizen. RIP Andy Russell

 

RIP Andy Russell
Unsung hero in your time.


I am positive you and your brothers in arms only pursued Championships and not ribbons for DPOY.