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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.
Jan 14, 2022 · To celebrate the TODAY show's 70th anniversary, view vintage and modern photos of hosts, guests, interviews and segments over the years.
- Key Role in Steelers Dynasty
- Fighting Segregated America
- 'Bill Was That Person For Me'
That all-star team from the leading voice of the Black press was held in such regard that, during an era which pales in sophistication when compared to the predraft prep today, legend has it that then-New York Giants owner Wellington Mara had the Courier in his hand as he instructed underlings to draft tackle Roosevelt Brown in the first round in 1...
Newspapers such as the Chicago Defender and the Baltimore Afro-American played a key advocacy role in a largely segregated America, addressing social issues and general topics relating to Black people that the mainstream press ignored. In its heyday the Courier, distributed nationwide, had a circulation in excess of 400,000, a huge reach at the tim...
What many may not know about Nunn’s impact on Stallworth is what happened after the rookie arrived in Pittsburgh. Stallworth said he didn’t have a single player or coach from A&M who could help with his adjustment to the next level. “Bill was that person for me,” Stallworth said. Nunn mentored him, even calling him in the evenings after practice wi...
- Jarrett Bell
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Feb 7, 2021 · Since the announcement on Saturday night during the NFL Honors show, Nunn said she has received a lot of messages and love from friends. But she admits, it still hasn't all sunk in. "I think Canton is really going to be where it sinks in," said Nunn.
William Goldwyn Nunn Jr. (September 30, 1924 – May 6, 2014) was an American sportswriter, newspaper editor and football scout for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the National Football League (NFL) and is a 2021 member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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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Feb 12, 2021 · THE LEGENDARY BILL NUNN JR., officially elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Feb. 6, 2021. Without Bill Nunn, there would be no “one for the thumb” and no six Lombardi trophies residing at the Steelers’ sports complex.
