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On September 24, 2002, Mike Webster died of a heart attack at the age of 50. For years after retirement he suffered from amnesia, dementia and depression. He ended up living out of his pickup truck, and in his final years he lived with his teenage son who had to take care of him.
After death he was diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disease, in which doctors believe was due to wear and tear on his body. Due to playing football for over 25 years, which included high school, college and the NFL, the doctors estimated that he had been in the equivalent of 25,000 automobile crashes.
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How did Mike Webster of the Pittsburgh Steelers die?
The cause of Mike Webster's death was a heart attack.
Who wore number 52 for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1979?
Center Mike Webster.
How many years did Mike Webster play for the Pittsburgh Steelers?
15 ... 1974-1988.
Which Pittsburgh Steeler played the most games?
That was Hall of Fame center Mike Webster who played 220 games with the Steelers between 1974-1988.
How many players named Mike played for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1970's?
Mike Wagner - (1971-1980) Mike Webster - (1974-1988)
Who played more games for the Pittsburgh Steelers than anyone else?
Mike Webster played 220 games for the Steelers in 15 seasons. They are both Steelers records.
What is Mike Adams's number on the Pittsburgh Steelers?
Mike Adams is number 76 on the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Who was football's Iron Mike?
There were two players with that distinction. Pittsburgh Steelers center Mike Webster was given that nickname. He played for the Steelers from 1974-1988. Also former player and head coach Mike Ditka was known as Iron Mike.
Who is the Pittsburgh Steelers new number 52?
Mike Webster was the last player to wear the number in 1989. I do not think the Steelers will be giving the number 52 out anytime soon.
Who was the Pittsburgh Steelers center in the 1980's?
Pittsburgh Steelers centers from 2000 to the present:2000: Dermontii Dawson and Roger Duffy2001-2006: Jeff Hartings2007: Sean Mahan2008-2009: Justin Hartwig2010-present: Maurkice Pouncey
What college did Pittsburgh Steeler Mike Webster attend?
Mike Webster attended the University of Wisconsin.
Who was the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2007?
Mike Tomlin was the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2007.
