The Resume

(July 11, 1948-January 17, 2008)
Born in Jamestown, Texas
Defensive lineman for the Pittsburgh Steelers (1971-77) and New England Patriots (1978)
Two time Pro Bowl selection (1974-75)
Died when his car rolled over

Why he might be annoying:

He was sentenced to five years' probation for shooting at a police helicopter (1973).
He and his girlfriend shaved arrowheads into their hair.
He was let go from the Steelers over continuing weight problems.
He ballooned to over 400 pounds in retirement.
He was not wearing his seat belt at the time of the fatal crash.

Why he might not be annoying:

He was part of Pittsburgh's legendary 'Steel Curtain' defense.
Steelers chairman Dan Rooney said he was 'one of the toughest players to ever wear a Steelers uniform.'
After retiring he became a minister and was, according to linebacker Andy Russell, 'a much more thoughtful kind of person.'

Credit: C. Fishel

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Athletes in Trouble
• C. Fishel's Profiles [Series 09]
• Football Players
• I am a Texan
• I Died in 2008 (Ranked: 59)
• I Died in a Car
• I Lost at Wrestlemania II [April 2, 1986]
• I was Involved in a Car Accident in 2008
• Look at My Autographed Photo
• New England Patriots
• Pittsburgh Steelers
• Profiles 22251-22500 (Ranked: 22284)
• We Died on the Same Day (Ranked: 20080117)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 13 Votes: 76.92% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 25 Votes: 56.00% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 19 Votes: 47.37% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 22 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 27 Votes: 51.85% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 57 Votes: 36.84% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 121 Votes: 55.37% Annoying