Who Was Sidney Thornton? Former Steelers Running Back Sidney Thornton Dies At age 68

American former football player, Sidney Thornton has been reported dead. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1977 NFL Draft. He played 74 games; made 356 rush attempts and 18 Rush Touchdowns. He was a two-time Super Bowl champion.

Sidney Thornton cause of death

How did Sidney Thornton die? What was Sidney Thornton’s cause of death? Sidney Thornton’s cause of death has not been announced yet.

Sidney Thornton age at the time of death

How old was Sidney Thornton when he died? What was Sidney Thornton’s age at the time of death? Sidney Thornton was 68 years old when he died.

Pittsburgh Steelers announced the death of their former player, on social media.

“We are saddened by the loss of former Steelers RB Sidney Thornton,” they posted in a tweet.

He played six seasons for the Steelers; from 1976 to 1982. He was the backup behind Franco Harris and Rocky Bleier. He once took a break from football (two years) and played one season afterward in the United States Football League with the Oklahoma Outlaws.