Sidney Thornton, a former running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers, passed away. The news was shared by the group on Wednesday. Age-wise, he was 68.
On September 2, 1954, Sidney Thornton was born. In the second round (48th overall) of the 1977 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers selected him as a professional football player from the United States. A 5’11”, 230 lb (100 kg) (100 kg).
From 1977 through 1982, he participated in 6 NFL seasons as a running back with the Steelers, helping the team win two Super Bowls. He attended Louisiana’s Northwestern State University. In 1984, Thornton made a comeback in professional football. He spent one season with the Oklahoma Outlaws, rushing for 288 yards on 101 carries (2.9 yards per carry average).
Sidney Thornton Cause Of Death
On January 28, 2023, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced that running back Sidney Thornton, a two-time Super Bowl champion, had passed away at the age of 68. Former RB Sidney Thornton’s death is mourned by the Steelers.
Families and friends have been posting condolences on social media since the news broke. Their loved ones receive terrible news. Apart from the confirmation of his death, the actual cause of his death in Sydney has not yet been disclosed, therefore it is currently unknown what caused him to pass away.