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Galax Steeler
02-13-2011, 07:24 AM
John Nisby, a former Steelers lineman and three-time Pro Bowl offensive guard, died Feb. 6 of aspiration pneumonia. He was 74.

Mr. Nisby, who also battled Alzheimer's disease in recent years, played in the NFL for eight seasons and was one of the first black players to break the color barrier with the Washington Redskins, the last team in the National Football League to integrate.

Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11044/1125125-66.stm?cmpid=steelers.xml#ixzz1DqSALZyD

KeiselPower99
02-13-2011, 03:14 PM
R.I.P.

venom
02-13-2011, 08:03 PM
Rest in Peace

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steelerdude15
02-13-2011, 08:16 PM
Rest in Peace John, once a Steeler, always a Steeler!

steelpride12
02-13-2011, 09:14 PM
Always a Steeler in my heart, R.I.P!