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1. www.usatoday.com › story › sportsThe wondrous and opinionated life of Football Hall of Famer ...

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   Feb 26, 2021 · Nunn, whose wife, Frances, died in August shortly after the scouting icon was named a Hall finalist, will be represented for induction by his daughter, Lynell Nunn. His son, actor Bill Nunn...

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3. www.profootballhistory.com › bill-nunnThe Life And Career Of Bill Nunn (Story) - Pro Football History

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   Former Pittsburgh Steelers executive Bill Nunn wasn’t just one of the first African-American scouts in NFL history. He was also one of pro football’s greatest innovators. Nunn wrote his annual Black College All-America team for the Pittsburgh Courier from 1950 until 1969.

4. saturdayblitz.com › 2021/04/25 › hbcu-football-lifeHBCU Football: The life and legacy of Bill Nunn Jr.

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   Apr 25, 2021 · Bill Nunn Jr. was a writer for the Pittsburgh Courier used his platform to put a spotlight on HBCU football players. Later, Nunn scouted for the Steelers.

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6. newpittsburghcourier.com › 2021/08/12 › seven-yearsSeven years after his passing, Steelers scout finally crosses ...

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   Aug 12, 2021 · But alas, as of Aug. 8, 2021, seven years after his death, we can officially say it—Bill Nunn Jr. is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. BILL NUNN was celebrated at the Pro Football Hall of Fame this past weekend, Aug. 5-8. A photo of his Hall of Fame bust is at right. (Photos courtesy Karl Roser/Pittsburgh Steelers) About Post Author

7. talkoffametwo.com › nfl › bill-nunn-and-hall-of-fameThe legacy of Bill Nunn Jr.: "Without him, the Steelers don't ...

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   Feb 17, 2021 · Bill Nunn Jr. was just elected to the Pro Football Hall-of-Fame's Class of 2021. So who was he? Keep reading. Clark Judge. Updated: Feb 17, 2021 2:43 PM EST. Original: Feb 17, 2021. Bill Nunn photo courtesy of Pittsburgh Steelers.

8. newpittsburghcourier.com › 2020/09/12 › bill-nunn-jrBill Nunn Jr., a critical component in turning the Steelers ...

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   Sep 12, 2020 · News flash—the late Bill Nunn Jr., arguably the most successful athletic scout from any professional sports league, is now an eligible finalist as a candidate to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a contributor. He will be profiled during the pregame program.

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   Who is Bill Nunn?

   • Bill Nunn is also a member of the Pittsburgh Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Honor. Every year, the Professional Football Writers of America presents the Bill Nunn Memorial Award to the best pro football journalist. The organization renamed the award, which began in 1969, in Nunn’s honor in 2021.

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   Is Bill Nunn dead or still alive?

   • Sadly, Bill Nunn passed away on May 8, 2014, due to stroke complications, per The Associated Press (via the New Pittsburgh Courier). He was 89 years old. The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, OH inducted Bill Nunn posthumously in the summer of 2021. He became the first African-American who earned the distinction in the Contributor category.

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   Who is Bill Nunn's daughter Lynell Nunn?

   • Nunn, whose wife, Frances, died in August shortly after the scouting icon was named a Hall finalist, will be represented for induction by his daughter, Lynell Nunn. His son, actor Bill Nunn III, whose most famous role was “Radio Raheem” in Spike Lee’s classic film “Do The Right Thing,” died in 2016.

   The wondrous and opinionated life of Football Hall of Famer Bill Nunn

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   How many Super Bowls did Bill Nunn win?

   • Pittsburgh, which had made just one postseason appearance from 1933 to 1971, won four Super Bowl titles in six seasons from 1974 to 1979. Nunn, one of the greatest scouts in NFL history, became a posthumous member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2021. This is Bill Nunn’s amazing football story.

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   Did Bill Nunn write a book?

   • Nunn dismissed that idea. As Colbert remembers it, Nunn told him, “Naw, I ain’t writing no book.” Thankfully, the book on Bill Nunn will have a crowning achievement reflected with a Hall of Fame bust. Bill Nunn, who worked for the Steelers, was a legend in scout community. Now he's in the Hall of Fame. He lived an amazing life. This is his story.

   The wondrous and opinionated life of Football Hall of Famer Bill Nunn

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   Who is Jim Nunn?

   • He will be the first Black person in the Hall’s history enshrined as a contributor, an honor way overdue when considering the achievements. Nunn, whose wife, Frances, died in August shortly after the scouting icon was named a Hall finalist, will be represented for induction by his daughter, Lynell Nunn.

   The wondrous and opinionated life of Football Hall of Famer Bill Nunn

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10. www.steelers.com › news › the-wait-is-over-but-theThe wait is over, but the smiles have just begun - Steelers.com

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    Feb 7, 2021 · Bill Cowher, Troy Polamalu and Donnie Shell will also be inducted as a part of the Class of 2020, who had their enshrinement delayed because of the pandemic. It will be a special combination, as Shell came to the Steelers thanks to Nunn opening the door for players like him from HBCUs.