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January 10, 1975: Dwight White back in hospital, won’t play in Super Bowl IX
After being released from Baptist Hospital in New Orleans less than 24 hours prior, defensive end Dwight White was re-admitted to the hospital two days before Super Bowl IX. White complained of chest pains, which were attributed to a recurrence of pleurisy and a viral infection he had suffered earlier in the week.
(Photo from the Pittsburgh Press archives)
From the Pittsburgh Press:
During the week ahead of the Super Bowl, Mel Blount caused a stir with some of his comments to the media and was banned from giving any further interviews.
From the Pittsburgh Press:
Narrator: Mel Blount had not talked himself out of a job.
Mel Blount went on to play his entire career with the Steelers, forcing an NFL rule change due to his physical style of play. He was a first-ballot Hall of Famer, taking his place in Canton in 1989.
The defensive backs is the first position grouping that I’ve finished.
My All Time Team: Defensive Backs: D. Green, Blount, Reed, Lott, Rod Woodson, Bailey, Atwater, and Polamalu
The defensive backs is the first position grouping that I've finished.
Mel Blount - Cornerback
All-Time Team, Pittsburgh Steelers
A huge corner during his day, Blount was the kind of shutdown guy that all of the premier all-time defenses have. The Steel Curtain was able to rely on Blount to blanket the opposition's top receiver for 14 seasons. His bust resides in the Hall of Fame.
Overtime 3-19-14...Pitt is not done, take it to the bank!
Overtime 3-19-14…Pitt is not done, take it to the bank!
BILL NEAL
:10 I am going to start you off with this information because some of you older cats doze off before you get to the end of the column…Terrence Taylor! The first and biggest event of the New Year is coming at you and fast. The greatest cornerback in NFL history will head up an all-star cast of other members of the greatest team in NFL history…THE – PITTSBURGH – STEELERS!!! The rule…
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