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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
Feb 7, 2021 · Taking the call: While Alan Faneca received his news in person, Lynell Nunn found out that her late father, Bill Nunn Jr., made it to the Hall of Fame in a different manner. She received the news via a Zoom call, one where they had to twist her arm a bit and maybe just stretch the truth to get her on there, but she eventually gave in.
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.
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.
Aug 27, 2020 · When news broke that Bill Nunn, Jr., a sportswriter and longtime pro talent scout for the Steelers, had been named a finalist to the 2021 NFL Hall of Fame, fans, players, the organization, and those of us who cover the team and organization as members of the media raised a unified, elated cheer.
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.
Sep 24, 2016 · UPDATE 9:49PM: 6ABC is reporting that Bill Nunn had been battling cancer, and that his wife Donna confirmed that he passed away at his home in Pittsburgh. Original post is below.
