Steeler, Cowboy Alumni of Super Bowl X Will Play Flag Football Game for Charity
An oldtimers flag football game matching Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys alumni from Super Bowl X will be played July 30 in Three Rivers Stadium.
The Steelers played the Oakland Raiders and the Raiders met the Denver Broncos in similar games last summer. The proceeds will benefit six Pittsburgh charities.
Former Steelers linebacker Andy Russell said that organizers are considering auctioning off rights that would allow fans to play in the game for a down or two.
“Here’s a chance to play defensive back and intercept Roger Staubach,” Russell said. “Heck, I had two against (the Raiders’) Kenny Stabler and if I had two, you’re know they’re in trouble.”
Former Cowboys who may play are Tony Hill, Drew Pearson, Butch Johnson, Golden Richards, Billy Joe Dupree, Preston Pearson, Robert Newhouse, Walt Garrison, Cliff Harris, Mel Renfro, Charlie Waters, Lee Roy Jordan, D.D. Lewis, Jethro Pugh, Larry Cole and Harvey Martin.
Former Steelers who may play include Russell, Jack Ham, Jack Lambert, Franco Harris, Rocky Bleier, Joe Greene, L.C. Greenwood, Terry Hanratty, Joe Gilliam and Ray Mansfield.
The Steelers beat the Cowboys 21-17 in Super Bowl X, the second of the Steelers’ four NFL championships.
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