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Pittsburgh Steeler, 2X Super Bowl Champ, Sidney Thornton Dies At 68, Family Says
Two-time Super Bowl Champion Sidney Thornton has died, his former team the Pittsburgh Steelers announced on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. He was 68 years old.
We are saddened by the loss of former Steelers RB Sidney Thornton. pic.twitter.com/LpKsIbJ1Xq — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) February 1, 2023
Thornton passed on Jan. 28, 2023, according to his official obituary.
Prior to joining the Steelers the 5'11", 230 lb running back was on the team at Northwestern State University in Louisiana.
He was drafted by Pittsburgh in 1977 and was on the team when it went to the Super Bowl in 1979 …
