JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Johnstown native Carlton Haselrig, who’s a former Steeler and the most decorated athlete in Pitt-Johnstown history, passed away Wednesday at the age of 54.

According to Cambria County Coroner Jeff Lees, Haselrig died of natural causes.

Haselrig wrestled for Johnstown High as an independent “one-man team” as a senior posting a 10-0 record and winning the Pennsylvania AAA State Heavyweight Title, according to Pitt-Johnstown Athletics.

He continued his wrestling career at Pitt-Johnstown winning six heavyweight NCAA National Wrestling championships and setting five Pitt-Johnstown all-time wrestling records, according to the university.

Haselrig was named to the NCAA 75th Anniversary Wrestling Team.

Although he didn’t play college football, in 1989, he was a 12th-round draft pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers where he played offensive guard for four seasons and earned all-Pro honors in 1992.

"I've been waiting for something like this to happen all my life," Haselrig told 6 News after being drafted.

Haselrig also played a season with the New York Jets in 1995.

Haselrig's college coach at Pitt-Johnstown Pat Pecora had the chance to reflect on the life and the legend that was Carlton Haselrig. Click play on the video below to hear from Pecora's full interview.

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