Bill Nunn (American football)

William Goldwyn Nunn Jr. (September 30, 1924 – May 6, 2014) was an American sportswriter, newspaper editor and football scout for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the National Football League (NFL) and is a 2021 member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Due to the fame of his son, actor William G. Nunn III, he was also known as Bill Nunn Sr.

Bill Nunn
Personal information
Born:(1924-09-30)September 30, 1924
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died:May 6, 2014(2014-05-06) (aged 89)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Career information
High school:Westinghouse (Pittsburgh)
College:West Virginia State College
Position:Scout
Career history
As an executive:
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (19701987)
    Assistant personnel director
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (19872014)
    Scout
Career highlights and awards
  • 6× Super Bowl champion (as scout) (IX, X, XIII, XIV, XL, XLIII)
  • Black College Football Hall of Fame (inaugural member – 2010)
  • Pittsburgh Pro Football Hall of Fame (inaugural member – 2011)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Honor
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