Steelers release statement on Mike Wagner’s passing

The NFL world on Wednesday mourned the passing of Pittsburgh Steelers legend Mike Wagner. The reason for his death has not been disclosed. He was 76 years old.

Wagner played safety for the Steelers for 10 seasons, winning four Super Bowl titles. A key piece in Pittsburgh’s vaunted “Steel Curtain” in the 1970s, Wagner was a three-time All-Pro and a two-time Pro Bowler.

Steelers president Art Rooney II issued a statement on Wagner’s passing, calling him a “tremendous player” and an “integral part” of the team’s success.

“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,” read the statement, which also expressed condolences to Wagner’s family.

“He will always be remembered as a champion, a great teammate, and a proud member of the Steelers family.”