Steelers Nation Mourns: Super Bowl Champion Mike Collier Passes Away at 71

Mike Collier, who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1975 and helped the team win that season’s Super Bowl, passed away on Sunday at 71.

No caused of death was provided for Collier on an online obituary.

Super Bowl champion Mike Collier dead at 71 | Fox News

Collier is best known for his one-season stint with Pittsburgh and several key plays throughout the year that helped the Steelers win the second of their current six Super Bowl titles.

After being selected in the 14th round of the 1975 NFL Draft and working his way up the depth chart, Collier scored in his NFL regular season debut against the Chargers.

Collier went on to score two more touchdowns during his lone professional season in Pittsburgh.

In the ensuing Super Bowl against the Cowboys, a 25-yard, fourth-quarter kick return helped set up a Steelers go-ahead field goal and ultimately, helped them win their second-consecutive championship.

Former Pittsburgh Steelers tailback Mike Collier passed away over the weekend at age 71
Collier helped the Steelers win the Super Bowl over the Cowboys in his season in Pittsburgh

After injuries sidelined him for the 1976 season, Collier signed with the Buffalo Bills and played for three more NFL seasons before retiring.

Collier returned to his home state of Maryland after retirement and managed a Martin’s grocery store. It was in Baltimore where he played college football for Morgan State.

Collier also coached local football, basketball, and baseball until retiring in 2021.

In his off time, Collier stayed involved with the Steelers, doing autograph signings and meeting fans whenever possible.

Collier is survived by his wife, Lisa Collier, his three children, and six grandchildren.

Steelers Super Bowl Champion Mike Collier Dead At 71

Related Posts

Chargers shock fans with cryptic kicks to Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld in Minecraft-style schedule video

Josh Allen in Minecraft (Photo via Twitter) Josh Allen will never escape this. In the NFL ’s recent trend of creative schedule releases, the Los Angeles Chargers have been the best at combining ideas. There was the 2021 PowerPoint and video call presentation, …

Read more

Donald Trump angers Taylor Swift fans by refusing to apologize for shocking statement

Donald Trump and Taylor Swift (Photos via USA Today) President Donald Trump is reigniting his feud with Taylor Swift. Trump launched attacks on her and Bruce Springsteen in a series of Truth Social posts Friday morning. Both are vocal critics of Trump …

Read more

Cowboys fan’s brave decision makes millions cry

Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Armani Latimer shared why she decided to stop wearing a wig during performances to help raise awareness about alopecia, a condition she’s had since she childhood. On Wednesday, she answered a fan’s question on Instagram Stories …

Read more

Impacto histórico: Descubren un sello dorado del emperador de 8 kilos enterrado durante 370 años en China

El extraordinario sello dorado perteneció a una familia real china en el siglo XVII. El símbolo de poder de peso pesado fue desenterrado de un antiguo campo de batalla. El tesoro fue destrozado deliberadamente cuando la monarquía fue derrocada. Un experto chino declaró el descubrimiento…

Read more

Un hombre salva a un cisne herido; meses después, ella regresa con un regalo inesperado.

403 COMPARTIDOS Compartir Tweet Una persona compasiva intervino para ayudar a una cisne a convertirse en madre tras presenciar la destrucción repetida de su nido por inundaciones y depredadores. La cisne llevaba diez años poniendo huevos en el Astillero Jones de St. Ives, Inglaterra, y solo…

Read more

Team-Level Fanatic: Bills Star Shows Off Giant Tattoo of Josh Allen’s Portrait, Shocking Fans

Josh Allen tattoo (Photo via Twitter) Dion Dawkins has taken his love for Josh Allen to another level. The Buffalo Bills offensive lineman is tasked with protecting his quarterback at all times, and now he is making sure he knows that he has his back …

Read more

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *