Super Bowl Champion Mike Collier Dies at 71
The former Pittsburgh Steelers running back passed away in Maryland; the cause of death has not been disclosed.
- Mike Collier, a Super Bowl X champion with the Pittsburgh Steelers, died on Sunday at the age of 71 in Hagerstown, Maryland.
- The cause of death has not been revealed, according to an online obituary.
- Collier played three seasons in the NFL, including one with the Steelers and two with the Buffalo Bills, before injuries shortened his career.
- He was known for his pivotal role in Super Bowl X, returning a free kick in the fourth quarter to help set up the game-winning field goal against the Dallas Cowboys.
- After retiring from football, Collier coached youth sports and worked as a grocery store manager, while also supporting local charities and spending time with his family.