Greg Hawthorne

Greg Hawthorne, 69, died on July 8, 2026. Greg Hawthorne was known publicly as an American football player (Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots, Indianapolis Colts) and Super Bowl champion (1980). He played college football for the Baylor Bears and was selected in the first round of the 1979 NFL draft with the 28th overall pick. Hawthorne played nine seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. As a rookie, he won a Super Bowl ring with the Steelers in Super Bowl XIV over the Los Angeles Rams. He also played for the New England Patriots (including playing in Super Bowl XX), and for the Indianapolis Colts. In the 1985 AFC Championship game, as a member of the Patriots, Hawthorne recovered a Dolphins fumble that was pivotal in the Patriots upset victory. Public biographical listings identify Hawthorne as an American football player (Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots, Indianapolis Colts). Hawthorne was also associated with Super Bowl champion (1980). This public record remains centered on Hawthorne's work as an American football player (Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots, Indianapolis Colts) and Super Bowl champion (1980) and the documented milestones of that career.