Mike Wagner was drafted in the 11thRound in 1971 by the Pittsburgh Steelers, where the team looked at him as a potential Wide Receiver. They moved the product of Western Illinois to Safety, and it seemed to be the correct decision.
Wagner became the starting Strong Safety as a rookie, and in 1973, he was the co-leader in the NFL in Interceptions with eight. Wagner went to the Pro Bowl in both 1975 and 1976, and he is one of the members of the four Super Bowl wins by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Wagner played with the Steelers until he retired after the 1980 Season, and he accumulated 36 Interceptions.
116 Games Started
36 Interceptions
491 Interception Return Yards
14 Forced Fumbles
12 Fumble Recoveries
93 Fumble Recovery Yards
4.0 Quarterback Sacks*
2 Punt Returns
2 Punt Return Yards
68 Approximate Value
15 Playoff Games
5 Interceptions
91 Interception Return Yards
1 Fumble Recovery
0 Fumble Recovery Yards
1.0 Quarterback Sack
*Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981.
Super Bowl Champion (IX, X, XIII & XIV)
Second Team All-Pro (1976)
Pro Bowl (1975 & 1976)
Most Interceptions (1973)
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