Former Steelers guard Carlton Haselrig died aged 54 at his home in Johnstown, Pa. On Wednesday
Haselrig was a 12th round pick by the Steelers in 1989 after a successful college wrestling career at Pitt-Johnstown. He has won three consecutive Division I and Division II titles and that is unlikely to be matched as the rules now prevent little school wrestlers from qualifying for the Division I championship by winning their division.
football, but made the Steelers and became a starter in his third season. Haselrig was named a first-team All-Pro for his work during the 1992 season, but battled substance abuse issues and was out of football after playing for the Jets in 1995. Haselrig went on to a professional career in mixed martial arts after his football career." data-reactid="22">He didn’t play college football, but did the Steelers and became a starter in his third season. Haselrig was named the First Team All-Pro for his work during the 1992 season, but struggled with drug addiction issues and left football after playing for the Jets in 1995. Haselrig pursued a professional career in mixed martial arts after his football. career.
Our condolences go out to Haselrig’s friends and family for their loss.
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