Pittsburgh (WJAC) — The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Wednesday that former, 2-time Super Bowl champion running-back Sidney Thornton has passed away at age 68.
Thornton was drafted by Pittsburgh in 1977 and was part of the franchise's Super Bowl teams in 1979 and 1980.
Thornton spent six years in the NFL, all with the Steelers, rushing for over 1,500 yards in his career.
He also tallied 24 combined touchdowns in his career.
Thornton's cause of death has not been made public.
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