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Mike Wagner American football player dead at age 76

Mike Wagner: key obituary facts

Is Mike Wagner dead? Yes. Mike Wagner died on February 18, 2026, at age 76.

Cause of death: Mike Wagner's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.

What was Mike Wagner known for?

They was known as American football player (Pittsburgh Pirates).

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Born: June 22, 1949.

Michael Robert Wagner, an American football player who was a safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers, died on February 18, 2026, at age 76.

Wagner played 10 seasons with the Steelers in the National Football League after being selected by the team in the 11th round of the 1971 NFL draft. He played college football for Western Illinois University and won four Super Bowls with Pittsburgh as a member of its Steel Curtain defense.

Alongside Jack Ham, Wagner holds the franchise record for most playoff interceptions with five.

Michael Robert Wagner (June 22, 1949 – February 18, 2026) was an American professional football player who was a safety for 10 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Western Illinois Leathernecks. He won four Super Bowls with the Steelers as a member of their famed Steel Curtain defense. Alongside Jack Ham, Wagner holds the franchise record for most playoff interceptions with five.

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