9464 State Route 13 (Harden Blvd) Camden, NY 13316. But it wasnt until years later that the former defensive tackle realized what became of the younger Nunn. In light of this, we've created beautiful interactive online tributes to memorialize your love one. The scout kept reading. Loved everything movie you ever was in. . Bill Nunn, Jr., a sportswriter, managing editor of the Pittsburgh Courier and a scout for the Pittsburgh Steelers, poses with his plaque after his enshrinement into the first class of the Black College Football Hall of Fame on Feb. 20, 2010, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Atlanta. I love this Morehouse Brother. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ute E. Nunn; son, Franklin W. Nunn; daughters, Kathleen R. Taft (Tony) and Sabina U. Wighington (Chris); grandchildren, Eric M. Taft (Rachel), Cassandra E. Quick, Jacob R. Taft, and Rachel K. Taft; brothers, Albert Nelson Spike Nunn (Rebecca) and Franklin N. Nunn (Bert); sister, Katherine N. Wallace; and numerous nieces and nephews. The bill was so reported to the house, with recom mendation that it do pass. People would fight to sit next to him when were eating, sit next to him watching film Come in, Nunn. Please RSVP at BillNunnTOP.com Nunn was a sports writer and editor his father was managing editor at the Pittsburgh Courier, one of the most influential Black publications at the time. Over the years, he tried to retire a number of times and my dad talked him out of it, said Rooney II, who replaced his father, Dan, as president in 2003. They are beautifully designed Portraits of a life remembered.My Life's Urn:Configure a beautiful and affordable custom urn as unique as the life your loved onelived. He also seemed to be a great intellect. While people spend months planning events like weddings and trips, few think about the one event that is certain to happen: their funeral. Nunn started his career as a sports journalist for the Pittsburgh Courier. The group had just returned from their first break of the morning and a scout was in the process of reading his report on the next prospect: Brent Urban, the former University of Virginia and Canadian Football League defensive end. Bill was born in Portland, Oregon to William Sr. and Betty Nunn in 1966. The veteran scout purposely kept himself out of the way when others were sharing their reports that is, until he could no longer bite his tongue. I kind of like this guy. Arrangements by R.P. The gravelly voice in the back of the room. Nunn was best known for his role as Radio Raheem in. And no one was happier than his ride-along companion, Nunn. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Roberto Clemente. Pittsburgh didnt have a third-round pick, thenpounced on Stallworth in the fourth round. Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faith. During Black History Month, with the series28 Black stories in 28 days, USA TODAY Sports examines the issues, challenges and opportunities Black athletes and sports officials face after the nations reckoning on race in 2020. He preached the power of financial literacy and the importance of saving. Nunn is a reality TV star whose rivalry with Lee sparked into life when the pair touched down in the UK. A great man that will never be forgotten. HBCU players such as Stallworth, Blount, Shell and L.C. May your memories bring you comfort. Hardaway missed the exit. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Sorry! So it wasnt something he initially sought out, but once he got a taste of it he fell in love., By the time he graduated in 1976, he had decided to put aside his ambitions to become a writer and focus on acting. Dear Nunn family: It is with my deepest sympathy for the loss of Bill. Next to the plaque is a picture of Nunn and the 1974 draft class he helped assemble. I asked Bill, Was it better? He never told me. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. He always knew how to read, study and connect with athletes. He will be truly miss, R I P my brother. She grew up in Homewood section of Pittsburgh and graduated from Westinghouse High School. This browser does not support getting your location. From 2002 to 2007 he appeared in the Spider-Man film trilogy as newspaper editor Robbie Robertson. He stayed in Atlanta after graduating and was an artist in residence at Spelman College. By Jim Wexell Feb 7, 2021. !PRAYERS and BLESSINGS to the NUNN family. When you are in a heightened emotional state, even the most basic decisions can seem staggering. Your will always be Radio Raheem! PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Actor and Pittsburgh native Bill Nunn passed away in his hometown on Saturday. PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Actor and Pittsburgh native Bill Nunn passed away in his hometown on Saturday. Not only did Nunn play avital role behind the curtain for a franchise that won four Super Bowls in six years,emboldened by the NFLs greatest draft class ever in 1974, he had a huge impact in establishing a pipeline of talent flowing from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). I went out and got a job for a year.. It was always interesting to hear the stories from Bill, especially about thehistory of Black athletes, Greene told USA TODAY Sports. His life should be a movie, said Whaley. Try our free interactive obituary template. I was within two weeks of going to LIU, Nunn recalled, "when my father walked in and said,Ive had a change of mind. All of your memories of Mr. Nunn will forever live in your hearts, souls & spirits. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Colbert said that when Hughes went on to head the Detroit Lions personnel department, he implemented many of Nunns philosophies. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. He was credited for bringing players like John Stallworth, Mel Blount and Joe Gilliam to the team. Nunn found. I looked back over, said Colbert, and Bill was slumped even a little bit more.. Nunn worked at Union Switch and Signal, then ultimately relented and decided to attend an HBCU, West Virginia State. But he let the story get out., Greene remembered Nunns son as a fun guy who always was playing catch with players during camp. {{^isTree}}Send Flowers and Gifts{{/isTree}}. God bless your family. Rrecord.com receives over 200,000 page views each month!Contact us: mail@rapprecord.com. Upload your photo, and choose your crystal tribute style, from the comfort of your own home. We light this candle for the light you let shine in you. They knew where he sat every morning and theyd put the USA Today and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette folded right there in front of Nunn because when Nunn comes in, he wants his papers. We are always here for you. And no one could picture the building without him. He said,Fine. Loved you in Regarding Henry ! BILL, u made your mark ( wonderful actor) here on this place we call earth. Thankfully, the book on Bill Nunn will have a crowning achievement reflected with a Hall of Fame bust. Psalms 116 : 15. He was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church in Lester, Arkansas and was a Mason for over fifty years.Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife, Myrlee Brown Nunn; a brother, Robert Nunn of Kingsburg, California and a sister, Opal Ward of Jonesboro.Survivors include a daughter, Teresa Renee Crider of St. Louis; son, Terry Lee Nunn of St. Louis; granddaughter, Tiffany Marie Hopkins of St. Louis; three sisters, Betty Jackson of Conway, Naoma Timms of Santa Paula, California and Geraldine Reynolds of Jonesboro.Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 11:00am at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro with Rev. God Bless. Joe Louis. ", Nunn, who stood well over 6 feet tall, went on to appear in dozens of films and TV programs, including "New Jack City," Sam Raimi's "Spider-Man" trilogy and "Sirens.". She was born to Herbert Gregg and Jewel Prescott Gregg January 21, 1926 in Vernon, TX. Obituary is from the Currie Funeral Home & Crematory, Kilmarnock, Va., posted in September 2017: William Albert Bill Nunn, III, 80, of White Stone, Virginia passed away on September 13, 2017. That all-star team from the leading voice of the Black press was held in such regard that, during an era which pales in sophistication when compared to the predraft prep today, legend has it that then-New York Giants owner Wellington Mara had the Courier in his hand as he instructed underlings to draft tackle Roosevelt Brownin thefirst round in 1952 merely because Nunn had the Morgan State product on his first team. But while Nunns scouting prowess made him indispensable to Pittsburghs personnel department, his role as mentor, friend and confidant behind closed doors made him a giant in the eyes of those who knew him well. For my career it was huge. It was one of thebest things that ever happened to me, Nunn said. The Rams learned from Nunn that Jones was a major talent hidden away for hisfinal college season at Mississippi Vocational College (now Mississippi Valley State) who had sat out a year after South Carolina State revoked his scholarship because he participated in a civil rights protest. Verify and try again. Kimberley A. Martin covers the NFL for ESPN. "Me and Bill Nunn were ballboys and somehow Bill got the keys one night and we decided to take it for a ride. To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our. He knew everybody.. In the case of Stallworth, though, he had to be a little sneaky. Armed with the only game tape of Stallworth and the knowledge that no other scout had as much intel on the HBCU player Nunn convinced Noll to draft Swann in the first round and hold off until a later round to select Stallworth. Our first conversation was him calling me a reject. And at the end of the day he wasnt wrong.. William Thurman (Bill) Nunn passed away peacefully on Friday, January 22, 2021 at BirchPointe Health and Rehabilitation in Springfield, MO at 89 years of age. Nunn, who was a part-time scout for two years, was hired full time in 1969, the same year Chuck Noll became head coach. Greenwood would join Greene, Ernie Holmes and Glen Edwards as eventual household names in Pittsburgh. Funeral Home . Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. We have gained comfort and strength from this promise, may your family do the same. I was just starting in films and Ive been working ever since. He also acted in Lees previous picture, the college campus musical School Daze (1988), and alongside Denzel Washington in two of the directors subsequent ones: Mo Better Blues (1990), about an aspiring jazz trumpeter, and the basketball drama He Got Game (1998). After finishing his Hall of Fame playing career, Greene worked for years as a Steelers scout getting an earful from Nunn about the nuances of footwork when evaluating talent. Born in Picture Rocks. By: KDKA-TV News Staff. One of the first jobs I had was in a federally funded programme where I taught drama to young people.. He not only spotted talent, he bolstered chemistry and personal development. Bill Nunn made them look at Black colleges in the way they should have been looked at. A longtime Pittsburgh resident and graduate of Morehouse College, Lee's alma mater, Nunn broke through in movies in the late 1980s, first in Lee's "School Daze," then in the Oscar-nominated "Do the Right Thing," as the ill-fated Radio Raheem, who dies when choked by police during a street brawl in Brooklyn. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Rest in peace. Bill was a classmate since my first year at Morehouse and we were friend since then . Loved him in the two Sister Act movies. He was born on May 19, 1944 in Jesup, GA to the late William Glenn Nunn and Olive Robinson Nunn. Bill looked at him throw a couple passes and said,Lets go, Hardawayrecalled for USA TODAY Sports. Thanks Bill for sharing a piece of you with us. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. 3D Crystal Tributes:Honor your loved one with a unique 3D Crystal Tribute. He was 63 and had been battling cancer. Same for Deacon Jones. So its how you want to perceive something.. It was quintessential Nunn: a football assessment delivered with swift efficiency and, oftentimes, sharp-tongued honesty. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Resend Activation Email. My prayers are with the family both now, and forever. At Thanks for the nice memories. Director Spike Lee led the tributes to Do the Right Thing actor Bill Nunn, who died Saturday at age 63. After Bill Nunns appearance in Do the Right Thing, 1989, the screen work came thick and fast. Brown became a Hall of Famer. It seems that everyone who has ever crossed pathswith Nunn has a memorable episode that has stuck over the years. Publisher Alfred A. Knopf announced Wednesday that Brock-Broido died Tuesday at ATLANTA Former U.S. Sen. Zell Miller, a lifelong Democrat and the father of Georgia's lottery-funded HOPE scholarship while serving as governor, died Friday. What was their favorite type of music? He responded by saying, "I'm not trying to be as successful as Sam,I just want to be a good character actor", and he was. I wasnt ready for it to end, said Hunt, one of the pallbearers at Nunns funeral. I had no idea all of that was going on., We snuck into his room and lifted the keys, Rooney II said, smiling. Bill Nunn was instrumental in Steelers' dynasty Nunn joined the Steelers in 1967, becoming a full-time member of the personnel department in 1969. Order a gift of comfort today. That makes it so special.". May God continue to bless the Nunn family and most of all to the family keep Bill's legacy alive. Nunn and Harper Funeral Home, Inc.Rome Location418 N. George St | Rome, NY 13440Phone: (315) 337-8500 | Fax: (315) 281-0040Camden Location9464 State Route 13 (Harden Blvd) | Camden, NY 13316Phone: (315) 245-7500 | Fax: (315) 281-0040. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. He was born on December 26, 1936 in Borger, Texas. NEW YORK - Bill Nunn, a veteran character actor whose credits ranged from the "Spider-Man" movie franchise to such Spike Lee films as "Do the Right Thing" and "He Got Game," has died. Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA. Please reset your password. May God bless your family during their time of grief. RIP MY MOREHOUSE FRIEND AND BROTHER.YOU WERE ALWAYS THE SAME LAID BACK BROTHER PIECE BE WITH YOU,UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.WE LOVE YOU BRO! Love you, my brother. Wooten remembers that he was the next scout in line to watch the Stallworth film. He went on to spend 45 years with the Steelers from 1968-2013. Plant a tree to honor the memory of your loved one. 2016 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. I knew, driving there and back, I had unfiltered access to him and to stories for a good 24 hours. He served his country in Korea as a US Marine and met his beloved Shirley while home on leave. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Thanks for the memories. Weve updated the security on the site. Mr. Nunn a fine actor and gentleman. Hunt transferred Nunns funeral program to the glove compartment of his new car, a grey Tesla, after retiring the Range Rover. Lee announced Nunn's death with an. When Iwas scouting, Bill was probably in his 70s or80s, Greene recalled. May he RIP. One of eight new members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Bill Nunn passed away during draft season 2014. A piece of him is still irritated about it, even 50 years later. Join the Roller Family. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 2023 ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. I never got the film, John Wooten, a Dallas Cowboys scout at the time, told USA TODAY Sports. Try again. Muhammad Ali. This is a developing story, stay with KDKA and KDKA.com for more information. Nunn died at his home in Pittsburgh after battling cancer, according to The Associated . And yet, many still dont know his name. English It is so revealing that Nunn pretty much worked to the end. Actor. Drag images here or select from your computer for Bill Nunn memorial. Maybe four Super Bowls is not a part of my time in the NFL had it not been for Bill Nunn.. RIH Bill you were and always be the Powers that Be! Nunn was the son of a prominent Pittsburgh Steelers scout, also named Bill Nunn, and befriended future Steelers president Art Rooney II while both worked as ballboys for the NFL team. Mable Elizabeth Drawdy Nunn 93 of Concord, FL passed away on Sunday February 9, 2020 at Capital Regional Medical Center in Tallahassee, Florida.The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Concorida Baptist Church in Concord. He was 62. Bill Nunn probably was a bigger factor in the turnaround of the Steelers as Ambassador Dan Rooney was.. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Bill was born in Walnut, Arkansas to Howard and Viola Nunn. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Enjoyed doing shows with Bill at Atlanta University, caught him doing stand up's and really enjoyed his acting thru the years. Commanding performer Bill Nunn made his feature debut in fellow Morehouse College graduate Spike Lee 's School Daze (1988), but really etched himself into moviegoers' minds as a formidable screen presence in his second film with Lee, Do the Right Thing (1989) , playing Radio Raheem, whose ever-present boom box is at the center of a fight that Probably the best draft class in NFL history.. God keep those who pass on in his memory because they are precious to him. I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one.Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119:76. He worked at his craft as an actor, but he was always involved in some capacity with the youth in the community. Bill was retired from Hazelwood School District in St. Louis, Missouri. Join The Conversation On The KDKA Facebook PageStay Up To Date, Follow KDKA On Twitter. Nunns credibility was bolstered by a vast HBCU network he used information culled from coaches and players in choosing his All-Black College teams, in addition to firsthand observations gained by covering games that wasnothing less than personal. Mr. Bill Nunn was an art teacher, educator and was a retired case worker with the Department of Family and Children Services. Learn more about merges. Bill was born in. We also offer a vast selection of Remembrance Products. I happened to look over and Bill was kind of slumped in his chair but he still had a report in his hand, Colbert said. Im needed around here!. This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide a burial and funeral allowance for a veteran who dies from a non-service-connected disability in a home or other setting at which the veteran was receiving VA hospice care (if such care was directly preceded by VA hospital or nursing home care). No matter what the dire diagnosis may be, we may fight with all our strength to deal with it. To wider audiences, Nunn was recognisable as the physical therapist in Regarding Henry (1991) who helps an injured man (Harrison Ford) back to health through unorthodox methods such as splashing his food with hot sauce to get him to speak. The story of the Steelers from their rise from futility to their 1970s reign, from their six Super Bowl titles to their legendary 1974 rookie class that yielded five Pro Football Hall of Famers cannot be told without Nunns vision, intelligence and resolve. Bill Nunn as Bradley, the physical therapist, in Regarding Henry, 1991. Ah, the stories. William N. (Bill) Nunn, 71, of Valdosta, died Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at South Georgia Medical Center. Springfield - William Thurman (Bill) Nunn passed away peacefully on Friday, January 22, 2021 at BirchPointe Health and Rehabilitation in Springfield, MO at 89 years of age. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Bill Nunn (170500668)? He was born on May 19, 1944 in Jesup, GA to the late William Glenn Nunn and Olive Robinson Nunn. Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/170500668/bill-nunn. Bill was a veteran actor of stage screen and television. Before Nunn died, I . Known for his work with Director Spike Lee, the Hill District native died in Pittsburgh this morning. Although your hearts are filled with pain and sorrow, our prayer is that you gain comfort and hope from God's promise to reunite us with our love ones on the earth, never having to say goodbye again. Knowing what I know now, he was saying, Heres a player that didnt work out, who transitioned his football career into scouting. Its hilarious that everything to him was always in football terms, said Hunt, who was a full-time scout for Houston, starting in 2007, before returning to Pittsburgh in 2010 to be the Steelers pro scouting coordinator. Arrangements by Nunn and Harper Funeral Home, 9464 Route 13, Camden. He walked in and was stunned to see Nunn sitting on his sofa. On the morning of November 30, 2020, William Calvin Nunn Jr. (Bill) passed away from Leukemia at the age of 54. He told me,Joe, you know Im retired. Bill, he pulled the coup, said Greene. My condolences to the wife, sister, family and friends of Bill Nunn. 3D Urns by Eturnal Memorials:Custom 3D Printed Cremation Urns By Eturnal Memorials. Big "Billy" Nunn, RIP dear friend. Failed to report flower. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Oops, something didn't work. Rather than a citation, Nunn and Hardaway got a police escort across the median and redirected to the school. Camden Location. Interment followed the service in the church cemetery. Nunn played Radio Raheem, who blasts out Public Enemys Fight the Power from a boom-box bigger than most home stereo systems. Love you Brother !! "My Dear Friend, My Dear Morehouse Brother- Da Great Actor Bill Nunn As Most Of You Know Him As Radio Raheem Passed Away This Morning In His Hometown Of Pittsburgh," Lee, 59 . You are now at rest. I remind people that Bill was not only a great scout with the HBCUs, but he was a great scout and had so much respect and great relations at every level, Colbert said. Fiorentina captain Astori found dead aged 31 before match. Bill Nunn, the actor best known for his roles as Radio Raheem in Do the Right Thing and the Duh Duh Duh Man in New Jack City, died Saturday in his native Pittsburgh. As usual, he had left his apartment door unlocked. CANTON, Ohio (KDKA) -- Bill Nunn and Alan Faneca are now football royalty. A scouting savant. Bill Nunn, the actor best known for his roles as Radio Raheem in Do the Right Thing and the Duh Duh Duh Man in New Jack City, died Saturday in his native Pittsburgh.He was 62. We have set your language to My deepest condolences to the family. May he rest in peace and his memory be eternal. To get Bill Nunn, you have to touch everybody, said Hunt. It serves as a daily reminder for Steelers scouts to remember the people that built this room and built this organization, said Colbert, who first met Nunn in the 1970s and considered his former boss one of his greatest mentors. You need to go to a Black school for two years.. Especially Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw. It was the summer of 2005 and Hunt was just beginning his scouting internship with Pittsburgh. . Nunn typically took young scouts even those from other teams under his wing. He had an uncanny eye for talent. He then taught at the University of East Tennessee for two years. I camein right behind him, Wooten said. At the time I worked in SF, and we hung out for a day before he was to fly back East. You have my deepest sympathy. My deepest condolences to his family. He had memorable roles in "New Jack City" (1991) with Wesley Snipes, "Regarding Henry" (1991) with Harrison Ford, and "Sister Act" (1992) with Whoopi Goldberg. He had attendedintegrated schools in Pittsburgh. Rest in peace my friend. Nunn lived only 10 minutes from the Steelers facility, but everyone knew the commute to his house would take at least a half-hour because he would restart a conversation right as the car turned onto his street. Of course, what mayhavesounded simple haddynamiclayers of complexity. Please enter your email and password to sign in. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. After all, he was one himself. In late August, Nunns daughter, Lynell, was notified that her father was selected as a finalist in the contributor category for the Pro Football Hall of Fames class of 2021. I was living as if Nunn was going to be there forever. A Rosary service will be held at 7:00 p. m. Memorial contributions may be made to RW-C . I never met Mr. Nunn but his roles in the movies always gave me a feeling of happiness and peace. He was most closely associated with the writer-director Spike Lee, who cast him in four films. Nunn was the missing link that connected NFL teams to HBCU talent that would redefine the football landscape and reshape the value of Black players. Failed to delete memorial. FRANCES MAE (BELL) NUNN August 25, 2020 Text size Age 93, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2020. Yet after watching the film on Stallworththat coaches provided, Nunnapparently became "ill" and urged the scouts from the other teams to head to theirnext tour stop without him. Year should not be greater than current year. Failed to remove flower. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Interest-Based Ads | EU Privacy Rights | Cookie Policy | Manage Preferences. We are here for you during this difficult time. Please feel free to browse our pages to learn more aboutpre-planninga funeral and aboutgrief support, as well as thetraditionalfuneralandcremation servicesthat we offer. As sports editor, he regularly covered HBCU sporting events, making inroads at the . starred in director Spike Lees film, Do the Right Thing, in 1989. Said Hunt: He was a little more excited about the rides because he got to drive in the Big Boy.. May God watch over Bill Nunn. WHITE STONEWilliam Albert "Bill" Nunn III, 80, of White Stone passed away on September 13, 2017. My dear college classmate, and fellow Spelman-Morehouse Player. The director asked Nunn if he would fill out the cast. Im mad about that to this day, Hunt, who interned with the Steelers in 2005 and 06, said with a laugh. William Goldwyn Nunn III (October 20, 1953 - September 24, 2016) was an American actor known for his roles as Radio Raheem in Spike Lee's film Do the Right Thing, Robbie Robertson in the Sam Raimi Spider-Man film trilogy and as Terrence "Pip" Phillips on The Job (2001-02). You're a class act and a really classy actor as demonstrated in the more than 70 credits listed in IMDB which include Spider Man, Sister Act, Regarding Henry and, of course, the Spike Lee films. But I still come to work. Actor. Shell knows. Nunn and Harper Funeral Home, Inc. Rome Location 418 N. George St | Rome, NY 13440 Phone: (315) 337-8500 | Fax: (315) 281-0040 . walnut creek, ca. I didn't have the pleasure of knowing this handsome actor personally however I will always remember those prominent cheek bones and infectious smile that went along with his wonderful acting. I'll always cherish the memories of the good times that we shared. Spike Lee, Nunn's . Very saddened to hear of Bill's passing. He alsokept the film, promising to make copies todistribute tothe other scouts. Bill Nunn goes into Alabama A&M and he takes all the film on John Stallworth and he tells the coach, Im going to copy the film and send it to the other scouts, said Wooten, retelling the most infamous Nunn tale of all. He is referred to by the Hall of Fame as a "super scout." Will Miss your creative and down home spirit my Morehouse Brother! Then came the sign,Welcome to Maine and the flashing lights of a police cruiser. Rest in peace my brother. Nollconsidereddrafting Stallworth in the first round but waspersuaded by Nunn to wait because the receiver would be available later. He was a versatile and talented actor. He also was one of only four people outside of the Rooney family with six Steelers Super Bowl rings. The fact that hell be the first African American contributor after his whole career was based on inclusion and diversity would have meant the world to him, Lynell Nunn told USA TODAY Sports. 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