Bill Nunn Jr laid to rest

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FAREWELL—Bill Nunn Jr., a Steelers scout and pioneering Black journalist, died Tuesday, May 6 at age 89. His viewing was May 13, and he was buried Wednesday, May 14 from Grace Memorial Presbyterian Church. Above are his wife of 63 years Frances, and daughter Lynell. Not shown is son Bill Nunn II. (Photo by Thomas Sabol)

Bill Nunn Jr., a Steelers scout and pioneering Black journalist, died Tuesday, May 6 at age 89. His viewing was May 13, and he was buried Wednesday, May 14 from Grace Memorial Presbyterian Church.
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PALLBEARERS CARRY BILL NUNN TO THE CAR

 
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PAYING THEIR LAST RESPECTS—Football legends from left: Mel Blount, John Stallworth, Joe Greene, and J. T. Thomas are just some of the Steelers who paid their last respects to the great sports pioneer who open the doors to the NFL for so many Blacks. (Photos by J. L. Martello)

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