Former NFL running back Greg Hawthorne, who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and won Super Bowl XIV, has died at age 69, multiple outlets report. Hawthorne was selected by the Steelers in the first round of the 1979 NFL Draft. As a rookie, he contributed to Pittsburgh’s Super Bowl XIV title. Fox News also reports that Hawthorne later recovered a fumble in a key moment that helped set up the New England Patriots’ appearance in Super Bowl XX. Other coverage describes Hawthorne’s later professional career as including stints with the Patriots and the Colts, in addition to his time with the Steelers. Reports agree on his death at 69 and his status as a Steelers first-round pick and Super Bowl champion. None of the provided sources includes details on the cause of death or the circumstances surrounding his passing.