Sidney Thornton, a former running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers, passed away on Wednesday. He was 68 years old.
Drafted in the second round out of Northwestern in 1977, Thornton spent six seasons with Pittsburgh.
During that span, Thornton won two championships with the Steelers in 1979 and 1980.
“We are saddened by the loss of former Steelers RB Sidney Thornton,” the Steelers announced.
In six NFL seasons, Sidney Thornton carried the rock 356 times for 1,512 yards and 8 touchdowns. He also had 46 catches for 515 yards and six receiving scores.
“Sad to hear about the passing of former Steelers RB Sidney Thornton. When I think of him, I always remember his 75-yard run against the Colts in 1979, the longest play the team had that season. #Steelers #NFL,” Steelers Depot wrote.
We are thinking of the Thornton family this Wednesday night.
Rest In Peace, Sidney.
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Publish Date:2023-02-02 09:35:54
