Barry Pearson: Immaculate Reception Legend | Pittsburgh Steelers News

Barry Pearson, the unforgettable wide receiver who caught the ball in the legendary Immaculate Reception — his very first NFL play — has passed away at 76. A free agent signee for Pittsburgh in ’72 after a stellar college career, he also scored a game-winning TD against Washington and later led the Chiefs in receiving yards in ’75 before a devastating knee injury ended his playing days. Beyond the field, he coached under Jimmy Johnson, built a thriving life with his wife Linda of 54 years, and poured his heart into her family business — leaving behind two daughters and three grandchildren. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f82d718837697a8c