SAD NEWS: Steelers Fan For a Century Dies at 94 After Birthday Celebration at Acrisure with Full Season Gift
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Pittsburgh, PA – Few stories capture the soul of Steelers Nation like that of Margaret “Maggie” Collins, a lifelong fan from Pittsburgh who lived and breathed Black and Gold.
Maggie had spent decades in the stands at Acrisure Stadium, braving cold winds and long seasons to support her team. But this summer, her journey took on an even deeper meaning. After suffering a stroke in May 2025, her health had grown fragile. Doctors weren’t sure she would ever return to the stadium.
Yet on August 17, 2025, her 94th birthday, she defied the odds. With her family by her side, she walked back into Acrisure for the preseason Week 2 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Steelers lost that night, but for Maggie, the result hardly mattered — being there was victory enough.
Her sign, shimmering with gold trim, said it all: “MY FIRST STEELER GAME AT 94. LET’S GOOO…” It quickly spread across social media, drawing smiles from fans and players alike.
The Steelers organization, deeply moved by her loyalty, surprised Maggie with a full season ticket package so she could continue to live her dream all year long.
But fate intervened. On August 23, 2025, just days after her birthday celebration, Maggie passed away due to lingering complications from her stroke.
Her family, heartbroken yet proud, shared:
“She had cheered from Pittsburgh her whole life, but this year was different. Coming back after the stroke, on her birthday, meant the world to her. The Steelers gave her the gift of a season, but sadly, she never got to see it through.”
For Steelers Nation, Maggie’s story is one of resilience, devotion, and love that transcended the scoreboard.
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