Andy Russell has passed.

[slashsteel]

https://www.steelernation.com/2024/03/01/steelers-andy-russell-super-bowl-champion-dead-82

Many great memories. A heavy heart today. Rest in peace Andy, SteelerNation will miss you. My prayers go out to Andy's family and friends....

 

[KStilley]

RIP Andy, don't no why it shocked me this morning, for some reason I expected this guy to be around longer than 82. A hell of an olb, integral to the first two super bowls and a really good person.

 

[Lambert58]

RIP Andy.

 

[ZonaBurgh]

The legends that I followed from the 70's are continuing to pass.
Ray Mansfield
Iron Mike
Jim Clack
Steve Courson
Dwight White
Ernie Holmes
LC
Sam Davis
Franco

And now Andy, R.I.P.

 

[BLITZ]

Sad day. RIP.

 

[steel dino]

RIP Andy...

Good ole 34.

Some interesting tidbits about Mr. Russell

• Was a Lieutenant in the Army in the 60's
• Started his own Wall St investment firm in 1969.
• Never missed a game in high school, college, or pro's
• Played in 6 consecutive Pro Bowls.
• Had one of the best "staches" in NFL history!

One of the most underrated an under appreciated players in NFl history.

 

[TDX27]

RIP Andy!

 

[Djfan]

Really sad. I had the occasion to meet his a few times when I was involved with the Steel City Mafia. Always very welcoming and approachable.

RIP #34

 

[Ron Burgundy]

Sorry to hear that.

 

[stillerfaninfl]

RIP to one of the most underrated LBs ever.

 

[speedicut]

RIP Andy and thanks for all of the great Steeler memories you gave us!

 

[steelhurt]

Oh no! Man I’m really sorry to hear this.
Loved watching Andy play in the 60’s when there wasn’t much to get excited about with the Steelers. Was happy to see him enjoy team success in the early 70’s under the Emperor Noll.
Great linebacker who was a real tactician at the position and should be in the HOF.
RIP Andy! You did it better than most and you are a Steeler legend and icon.

 

[bkwheat28]

Not the news I wanted to see when I clicked on the site today. One of the few players Noll kept from previous regime. RIP and prayers to his loved ones.

 

[CJKSoCal]

So sad to see the 70s dynasty team passing. When Chuck Noll was handing out pink slips when he took over he kept Andy Russell for a very good reason. Have always thought Andy belongs in the NFL HoF. RIP Andy. You were a truly great member of a great team who gave us Steelers Nation fans a decade of greatness.

 

[diver]

One of my earliest football memories is his returning that fumble against the Colts in the playoffs.

 

[Drink IRON City]

My condolences to his family and friends.

GOD speed Andy, just like returning a fumble.



Salute the nation

 

[SteelerSask2]

One of the players of that era that I became aware of when I became a hard-core fan in the 90s. As much as I loved the Steelers in the 70s we got three games a year. Playoffs and of course the SB . Prayers for Andy and his family.

 

[Pittsburgh Charlie]

R.I.P. Andy
Him and LC were the best Steelers not in the HOF

 

[steel dino]

R.I..P Andy
Him and LC were the best Steelers not in the HOF

Donnie Shell feels left out....again...

 

[Pittsburgh Charlie]

Donnie Shell feels left out....again...

Uh he’s in the Hall

 

[steel dino]

Uh he’s in the Hall

oops...

 

[ZonaBurgh]

Really sad. I had the occasion to meet his a few times when I was involved with the Steel City Mafia. Always very welcoming and approachable.

RIP #34

It has to be 30+ years ago, but I sat next to him on a USAir flight from Pgh to Phx, and I agree, he was very open to conversation on the flight.

 

[Confluence]

Sad time. RIP 34

 

[warriors42]

Always sucks when the greats pass. RIP Andy.

 

[CJKSoCal]

Labs wrote a nice tribute to Andy Russell. One of the five to make it to the SB.