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Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Barry Pearson, who was a part of the legendary Immaculate Reception play, has died. He was 76. Pearson passed away on Aug. 16, according to his obituary.
Barry signed with the Steelers as a free agent shortly before his graduating from Northwestern in 1972.
He was on the field during the Immaculate Reception game; it was his first career play. Pearson was elevated after a late-season injury to Frank Lewis. Pearson brought in the play to Terry Brashaw. He was later told by head coach Chuck Noll that the play was called for him because Barry's steady hands would do the trick.
With 22 seconds left in the game, the Steelers found themselves down 13-7 against the Oakland Raiders. It was fourth down with ten yards to go.
#pearson #down #steelersnow
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Barry Pearson, who was a part of the legendary Immaculate Reception play, has died. He was 76. Pearson passed away on Aug. 16, according to his obituary.
Barry signed with the Steelers as a free agent shortly before his graduating from Northwestern in 1972.
He was on the field during the Immaculate Reception game; it was his first career play. Pearson was elevated after a late-season injury to Frank Lewis. Pearson brought in the play to Terry Brashaw. He was later told by head coach Chuck Noll that the play was called for him because Barry's steady hands would do the trick.
With 22 seconds left in the game, the Steelers found themselves down 13-7 against the Oakland Raiders. It was fourth down with ten yards to go.
#pearson #down #steelersnow
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