Greg Hawthorne (born September 5, 1956) is a former American football player with the National Football League (NFL). Drafted out of Baylor University, Hawthorne played nine seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. As a rookie, he won a Super Bowl ring with the Steelers in Super Bowl XIV over the Los Angeles Rams. He also played for the New England Patriots (including playing in Super Bowl XX), and for the Indianapolis Colts. In the 1985 AFC Championship game, as a member of the Patriots, Hawthorne recovered a Dolphins fumble that was pivotal in the Patriots upset victory. As a running back, tight end, and wide receiver, he accumulated 527 rushing yards and 92 receptions between 1979 and 1987. References External links Career stats 1956 births Living people Players of American football from Fort Worth, Texas American football running backs American football tight ends American football wide receivers Baylor Bears football players Pittsburgh Steelers players New England Patriots players Indianapolis Colts players National Football League replacement players