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section: sports
first_reported: 2026-11-11 12:44 EST
updated: 2026-11-11 12:44 EST
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# Dick Hoak, former Steelers player and coach, dies at 86

The Steelers announced Wednesday that Dick Hoak, who played and coached for the team for 45 years, has died at age 86.

Section: [Sports](/pittsburgh/section/life.md) · Entities: [Dick Hoak](/pittsburgh/wiki/dick-hoak.md), [Pittsburgh Steelers](/pittsburgh/wiki/pittsburgh-steelers.md)

## Coverage

- [KDKA CBS News Pittsburgh](https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/former-steeler-dick-hoak-dies/), 2026-11-11 12:44 EST: Former Steelers running back and running backs coach Dick Hoak dies at 86

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