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Steelers fan's obituary takes funny shot at the team

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Dan Benton | Last updated 11/25/21

Wayne Olexa, a 76-year-old Pittsburgh-area man, died “after a long bout with the Pittsburgh Steelers,” according to his family.

Olexa passed away on Nov. 14 — the same day the Steelers and Detroit Lions played to an overtime tie. His family said that was all the lifelong fan could handle.

Obituary of a 76-year-old Pittsburgh-area man says he passed away "after a long bout with the Steelers."

“Wayne Olexa was at his home with family when the Steelers went into overtime against the 0-8 Lions and that was all he could take."

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— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 25, 2021

“He was at his home with family when the Steelers went into overtime against the 0-8 Lions and that was all he could take,” his obituary read.

Olexa was a high school sports standout and inducted into both the Swissvale High School Hall of Fame and the West Virginia Wesleyan Hall of Fame. He was prolific in three sports — football, basketball and baseball — and even drew an MLB tryout for the Pittsburgh Pirates back in the 1960s.

Olexa is survived by his wife, Jolie, and their three children.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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