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Craig William Heyward (September 26, 1966 – May 27, 2006), nicknamed " Ironhead ", was an American professional football player who was a fullback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers.
Nov 7, 2021 · #Falcons RB Craig ‘Ironhead’ Heyward at the 1996 Pro Bowl. In his 11-year NFL career, Ironhead played for 5 teams, making the #ProBowl only once, with the Atlanta Falcons. pic.twitter.com/USrTUhJNv9
Jul 3, 2020 · Craig ‘Ironhead’ Heyward died on May 27, 2006, after a seven-year battle with a recurring brain tumor, according to ESPN. He was just 39 years old. Heyward had also suffered a stroke two years before his death that left him partially paralyzed. Doctors were unable to completely remove the aggressive tumor during two operations.
May 29, 2006 · Craig Heyward, the powerful fullback known as Ironhead, who played 11 seasons in the National Football League despite battling binges of food and drink, died Saturday. He was 39.
Craig William Heyward (Iron Head) Position: RB. 5-11 , 260lb (180cm, 117kg) Born: September 26. , 1966. in Passaic, NJ. Died: May 27 , 2006 in Atlanta, GA. College: ( ) : 38 (2793rd overall since 1960)
A bruising ball carrier for the Panthers from 1984-87, Heyward ranks among the greatest—and most colorful—players in Pitt football history. Although he played only three active college seasons, Heyward is still Pitt's fifth all-time leading rusher with 3,086 yards.
May 31, 2006 · ATLANTA -- Former NFL fullback Craig "Ironhead" Heyward died Saturday after a 7½-year fight with a recurring brain tumor, his son's high school football coach said. He was 39.
May 27, 2006 · ATLANTA - Former NFL fullback Craig "Ironhead" Heyward died Saturday after a 7½-year fight with brain cancer, his son's high school football coach said. He was 39.
A somewhat comprehensive compilation of the best runs, receptions, blocks (and even passes) from the NFL career of everyone's favorite plus-sized fullback."I...
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