Greg Hawthorne, a former Pittsburgh Steelers running back and Super Bowl champion, has passed away at the age of 69, as announced by his family on social media. Drafted 28th overall in 1979, Hawthorne played five seasons with the Steelers, achieving his best performance in 1980 with 263 rushing yards and four touchdowns. He later played for the New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts before retiring. The cause of death remains undisclosed.
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