Mike Webster
American football player, center for Steelers
Born
March 18th, 1952
73 years ago
Died
September 24th, 2002
22 years ago — 50 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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An American football player played as a center for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the National Football League (NFL). Contributed to the team's four Super Bowl victories in the 1970s, participating in Super Bowls IX, X, XIII, and XIV. Played a total of 245 games over a career spanning 17 seasons, earning the nickname 'Iron Man' for durability and tenacity. After retirement, dealt with health issues linked to brain injury due to the sport. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1997.
Won four Super Bowl championships with the Steelers
Played 17 seasons in the NFL
Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
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