American football player (Pittsburgh Steelers safety)
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Key moments and achievements from Michael Wagner's life.
Michael was born
· Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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Wagner was selected in the 11th round of the 1971 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers, a late-round pick who would become a starter in all 12 games as a rookie. His improbable rise from low draft pick to Super Bowl champion exemplified the Steelers talent evaluation during the Steel Curtain era.
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Wagner was selected in the 11th round of the 1971 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers, a late-round pick who would become a starter in all 12 games as a rookie. His improbable rise from low draft pick to Super Bowl champion exemplified the Steelers talent evaluation during the Steel Curtain era.
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In 1973, Wagner led the NFL with eight interceptions, establishing himself as one of the leagues top safeties. His ball-hawking ability was a critical component of the Steelers legendary defensive unit.
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In 1973, Wagner led the NFL with eight interceptions, establishing himself as one of the leagues top safeties. His ball-hawking ability was a critical component of the Steelers legendary defensive unit.
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Wagner made the game-sealing interception against Fran Tarkenton and the Minnesota Vikings in the Steelers first championship at Super Bowl IX in January 1975. The pick helped secure Pittsburghs first Super Bowl title and launched a dynasty.
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Wagner made the game-sealing interception against Fran Tarkenton and the Minnesota Vikings in the Steelers first championship at Super Bowl IX in January 1975. The pick helped secure Pittsburghs first Super Bowl title and launched a dynasty.
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In Super Bowl X against the Dallas Cowboys, Wagner recorded two tackles and another interception, this time of Hall of Famer Roger Staubach. His consistency in championship games cemented his reputation as one of the great big-game performers in NFL history.
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In Super Bowl X against the Dallas Cowboys, Wagner recorded two tackles and another interception, this time of Hall of Famer Roger Staubach. His consistency in championship games cemented his reputation as one of the great big-game performers in NFL history.
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Wagner was part of all four Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl championships during the 1970s dynasty, winning Super Bowls IX, X, XIII, and XIV. His 36 career interceptions and two Pro Bowl selections made him perhaps the best safety the Steelers ever had.
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Wagner was part of all four Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl championships during the 1970s dynasty, winning Super Bowls IX, X, XIII, and XIV. His 36 career interceptions and two Pro Bowl selections made him perhaps the best safety the Steelers ever had.
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After retiring from football, Wagner earned an MBA from the University of Pittsburghs Katz School of Business and launched a successful three-decade career in investment banking. His post-football success demonstrated the same discipline and intelligence he brought to the field.
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After retiring from football, Wagner earned an MBA from the University of Pittsburghs Katz School of Business and launched a successful three-decade career in investment banking. His post-football success demonstrated the same discipline and intelligence he brought to the field.
Michael Wagner passed away
