sociology. Professional career Fisher was selected in the 12th round (290th overall) of the 1969 NFL/AFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was waived at the start of September and afterwards was brought back as a member of the taxi squad. He was activated near the end of October after the team released John Campbell, and was put back on the taxi squad in late November after Jerry Hillebrand was activated. Fisher was activated once further in , for the season finale against the New Orleans Saints. He finished his rookie season having appeared in a total of six games, one of which he started. Fisher was released by the Steelers on August 30, 1970, partially due to an injury sustained in training camp. He was afterwards re-signed to the taxi squad, and was signed to the active roster prior to their week six game against the Oakland Raiders. Fisher appeared in the game against Oakland, and in their subsequent three matches, against the Cincinnati Bengals, New York Jets, and Kansas City Chiefs, before suffering an injury which required surgery. He finished the season with four games played, none as a starter. Fisher was released by the Steelers for a final time in July , which ultimately ended his career. He played in a total of ten games with the Steelers, starting one. Art Rooney Jr. described his career as "much less successful" than players such as Jon Kolb, L. C. Greenwood, and Joe Greene, "but not insignificant." Later life and death Fisher returned to California after his football career, and spent the rest of his life living in San Diego. He later worked for the Union Oil, General Dynamics, and Compton's New Media businesses. He was married to Cheryl Fisher and had two daughters with her. In 1997, Fisher was inducted into the Reedley Athletic Hall of Fame. He was a lifelong football fan and watched every Super Bowl until his death. Fisher died on the evening of February 12, 2023, at age 75, shortly after watching Super Bowl LVII. References 1947 births 2023 deaths American football linebackers American football defensive tackles American football fullbacks Players of American football from California Sportspeople from Fresno, California Reedley Tigers football players San Diego State Aztecs men's track and field athletes San Diego State Aztecs football players Pittsburgh Steelers players