Steelers legend Mike Wagner, 4-time Super Bowl champion, dead at 76

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Former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Mike Wagner, a four-time Super Bowl champion with the franchise during its "Steel Curtain" dynasty, has died at 76.

The Steelers announced Wagner’s death on Wednesday night with a statement.

"We are deeply saddened by the passing of Mike Wagner, a tremendous player and an integral part of some of the most successful teams in Pittsburgh Steelers history," Steelers owner Art Rooney II said in a statement.

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Safety Mike Wagner of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on from the field during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Riverfront Stadium circa 1979 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  (George Gojkovich/Getty Images)

No cause of death has been provided.

Wagner was a two-time Pro Bowler during his 10-year career for the Steelers, racking up 36 interceptions and five forced fumbles from 1971-80.

The Steelers took him 268th overall in the 1971 NFL Draft, which was the 11th round at the time.

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"Mike played a key role on our championship teams of the 1970s. As a member of four Super Bowl-winning teams, his toughness and consistency were paramount to our secondary. His contributions on the field were significant, but it was also his steady presence and team-first mentality that truly defined him," Rooney’s statement continued.

"On behalf of the entire Pittsburgh Steelers organization, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Mike’s family. He will always be remembered as a champion, a great teammate, and a proud