The former Pittsburgh Steelers, whose return of Mike Collier, passed away on Sunday in Maryland. According to an online obituary.
Collier was 71 years old, who won Super Bowl X with the Steelers in 1975. The cause of death was not announced.
“It once looked like a dream,” he said. He spoke to the Baltimore San in 2013 His time as a professional. “I understand that a lot of people want to be in my position and thank God for giving me the opportunity to be there.”
Collier was known as a college kick returner in the 14th round of the 1975 NFL Draft, but before he was selected for the Defending Champion Steelers in the 14th round of the 1975 NFL Draft, Baltimore played at Morgan State University.
“All I wanted was a chance,” Collier recalls. 2014. “Being in the NFL and having that chance was the biggest thing. Luckily, there were six preseason games. The couple's guys got injured – not so serious, but It gave me the opportunity to play and prove myself.”
In his first regular-season game, Collier scored a seven-yard touchdown in the Chargers' 37-0 loss. It was one of three touchdowns during the season.
The Steelers repeatedly set up a classic showdown with the Cowboys in Super Bowl X as AFC champions.
“There was one of the best preparers in Chuck Noll's game,” Collier said in 2014. He couldn't get enough credit. ”
“You always hear people talking [Bill] Belichick and others as great coaches. I rarely hear about the Nol. That confuses me a lot. He was one of the greatest coaches ever in that era. ”
In the fourth quarter, when the Steelers followed 10-9, Collier returned a 25-yard free kick to set Pittsburgh on Dallas territory.
The Steelers kicked Go-Ahead's field goal on a drive that continued on their way to a championship victory.
Collier spent three seasons in the NFL as injuries shortened his career. He played for bills in 1977 and 1979 before retiring from professional football.
After his performance day he became manager of Martin's grocery store in Hagerstown, Maryland, after failing to find an education job in Baltimore.
Collier is a popular figure, signed the autograph and tried out the Super Bowl ring with fans. He enjoyed spending time with his family and watched football, his obituary read.
He also helps raise funds for local charities.
“I'm trying to do everything I can to help people. You know, I can play in the NFL and win the Super Bowl and help people that that's what it's about. I was blessed.” He just told DC News.
Collier was survived by his wife Leah, three children and six grandchildren.
