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Former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Mike Wagner, a four-time Super Bowl<\/a> champion with the franchise during its “Steel Curtain” dynasty, has died at 76.<\/p>\n

The Steelers<\/a> announced Wagner\u2019s death on Wednesday night with a statement.<\/p>\n

“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 owner Art Rooney II said in a statement.<\/p>\n

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No cause of death has been provided.<\/p>\n

Wagner was a two-time Pro Bowler during his 10-year career for the Steelers, racking up 36 interceptions and five forced fumbles from 1971-80.<\/p>\n

The Steelers took him 268th overall in the 1971 NFL Draft<\/a>, which was the 11th round at the time.<\/p>\n

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“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,” Rooney\u2019s statement continued.<\/p>\n

“On behalf of the entire Pittsburgh Steelers organization, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Mike\u2019s family. He will always be remembered as a champion, a great teammate, and a proud member of the Steelers family.”<\/p>\n

Wagner\u2019s football journey is a unique one leading up to the NFL Draft.<\/p>\n

He went to Western Illinois University, but he didn\u2019t play for the football team until he asked the head coach for a tryout after not getting interest to compete at any other school.<\/p>\n

Western Illinois coach obliged, and Wagner made the team. However, he was still waiting tables as a means to make money while playing for the team.<\/p>\n

The Steelers would eventually take a shot on him, but the late-round pick wasn\u2019t an afterthought in his rookie season.<\/p>\n

Wagner started at safety following an injury on the depth chart, and he wouldn\u2019t relinquish his starting position from there.<\/p>\n

He started in 116 of his 119 career games, and in 1973, he led the league with eight interceptions.<\/p>\n

Among those career interceptions were the game-sealing one against the Minnesota Vikings, picking off the great Fran Tarkenton to give the Steelers the Super Bowl IX victory \u2014 the franchise\u2019s first.<\/p>\n

In 2020, the Steelers had Wagner enter its Hall of Honor and continued to be around the organization until his death.<\/p>\n

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