Mike Wagner, a safety on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ famed Steel Curtain defense and four-time Super Bowl winner, has died, the team announced Wednesday. He was 76.
Wagner was a two-time Pro Bowler with 36 career interceptions, including an NFL-high eight in 1973. He also had interceptions in Pittsburgh’s Super Bowl IX and X triumphs.
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Mike Wagner, a tremendous player and an integral part of some of the most successful teams in Pittsburgh Steelers history,” Steelers president Art Rooney II said in a statement.
“Mike played a key role on our championship teams of the 1970s. As a member of four Super Bowl-winning teams, his toughness and consistency were paramount to our secondary. His contributions on the field were significant, but it was also his steady presence and team-first mentality that truly defined him.
“On behalf of the entire Pittsburgh Steelers organization, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Mike’s family. He will always be remembered as a champion, a great teammate, and a proud member of the Steelers family.”