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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.
William Goldwyn Nunn III (October 20, 1953 – September 24, 2016) was an American actor known for his roles as Radio Raheem in Spike Lee's film Do the Right Thing, Robbie Robertson in the Sam Raimi Spider-Man film trilogy and as Terrence "Pip" Phillips on The Job (2001–02).
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.
- Early Life and College Days with The West Virginia State Yellow Jackets
- Pro Football Executive Career
- Bill Nunn’s Death and Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction
William Goldwyn “Bill” Nunn, Jr. was born to parents Bill Sr. and Maybelle in Pittsburgh, PA on September 30, 1924. Bill Jr. spent his early years in the Pittsburgh suburb of Homewood, a predominantly African-American community. Sports ran in Bills Jr’s blood. His father, Bill Sr., was the first African-American player in Westinghouse High School f...
Thanks mainly to Bill Nunn’s scouting genius, the Pittsburgh Steelerschanged their status as the NFL’s laughingstocks in the 1960s to serious Super Bowl contenders from the 1970s until the present day—a span of more than four decades. Nunn’s tireless efforts in placing HBCUs at the forefront of The Pittsburgh Courier‘s sports coverage soon caught t...
Bill Nunn became a member of the Black College Football Hall of Fame’s pioneer class of 2010. He was part of a distinguished group that also included Tank Younger, Willie Lanier, Walter Payton, and Deacon Jones. Nunn credited his previous sports journalism experience with the Pittsburgh Courierfor his induction. On the other hand, James “Shack” Har...
Jun 12, 2014 · ULISH CARTER (Photos by Thomas Sabol) This is the 4th installment of a 5 part series on the Pittsburgh Steelers and Bill Nunn Jr. from the upcoming book “Portrait of Eternity; The Life and Journey of Bill Nunn Jr.,” by Aubrey Bruce.
Apr 25, 2021 · The late William G. Nunn Jr. was no stranger to firsts. That only makes it fitting for Nunn to be the first African-American to be inducted into the pro football hall of fame as a contributor.
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Feb 12, 2021 · At the time of his passing, Nunn was survived by his wife, Frances; son, Bill Nunn III; and daughter, Lynell. Today, Lynell is the lone surviving member of the group. Nunn’s granddaughter, Cydney Nunn, is a public relations and marketing professional in Pittsburgh.
