Marvin Lee Kellum, an American football player who played professionally from June 23, 1952, until February 4, 2023, spent four seasons as a linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
He played for the St. Louis Cardinals, the Steelers, and the teams that won Super Bowls IX and X. On the first kickoff of the second half of Super Bowl IX, Kellum recovered a fumble, which resulted in the game’s first touchdown. He was mostly utilized by the Steelers’ special teams.
Marv Kellum Cause of Death: His Impact on the Steelers Will Never Be Forgotten
Former #Steelers LB Marv Kellum passed away yesterday after a battle with cancer. Kellum spent 4 years in Pittsburgh and was a 2x SB Champion, as reported by Steelers Nation’s Twitter account. Kellum lived in Pittsburgh for four years and won two SB championships.
Former #Steelers LB Marv Kellum passed away yesterday after a battle with cancer. Kellum spent 4 years in Pittsburgh and was a 2x SB Champion. pic.twitter.com/x3tZkqROAu
— SteelerNation (@SteeIerNation) February 5, 2023
Marv was “diagnosed with stomach cancer and multiple myeloma cancer,” according to a GoFundMe website created to aid the former NFL player in fighting his illness. “As with everything he sets out to do, he is working hard to defeat this cancer,” the website continued to inform friends and followers.
In fact, supporters reacted to social media to honor the “fighting hard” attitude they saw on the field in 1975. The Steelers were able to win 16-6 thanks to a fumble recovery by Marv.
Marv leaves behind his wife of 46 years, Sandy, two sons, and four grandchildren, according to Steelers Nation. The GoFundMe page for the Kansas native referred to him as “a true inspiration, a fighter, a hard worker, a great family man, and a friend to all that know him.”
Fans will recall the Steelers for the outstanding play, which is currently receiving praise online and will live on in the hearts of fans as a lasting tribute to Marv.
The Steelers would not have won one of their six Super Bowl championship crowns without him and, curiously enough, Franco, who also played a significant role in ensuring a successful outcome for the Super Bowl game.
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