Lipps Was Pittsburgh’s First-Round Pick in 1984 “I am committed to working through the consequences of what transpired and will continue to be an active part of this community and the Steelers’ alumni.”įollow the Heavy on Steelers Facebook page for the latest breaking news, rumors and content!

“While I am flattered, humbled and honored to be included for recognition along with the other former players who are also deserving of this special weekend, I do not want to be a distraction,” he added. “I have spoken with (team president) Art Rooney II and informed him that I will not attend the Steelers’ Hall of Honor ceremonies this weekend.

“I understand the significance of my actions this past weekend, and I want to apologize and take responsibility for what occurred,” Lipps said in a statement released by the Steelers, making reference to his DUI arrest over the weekend. The complaint also revealed that Lipps “had trouble speaking and standing at the crash scene” and “had a blood alcohol level of 0.235%, nearly three times the legal limit to drive of 0.08%,” the outlet wrote. Lipps Arrested on DUI Charges on November 6Īccording to a police complaint obtained by the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Lipps was charged with driving under the influence on Saturday, November 6, after Pittsburgh police said he crashed his pickup truck into a parked trailer.

The latest Steelers news straight to your inbox! Join the Heavy on Steelers newsletter here! Lipps, 59, is part of the Hall of Honor Class that was named in July 2021, a class that also includes offensive tackle Jon Kolb, safety/cornerback Carnell Lake and late offensive tackle Tunch Ilkin, who died in September 2021 from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. On Wednesday, November 10, Joe Rutter of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported that former Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Bowler Louis Lipps, will not be in attendance for the team’s Hall of Honor ceremonies at Heinz Field in Week 10.

Wide receiver Louis Lipps ( #83) of the Pittsburgh Steelers carries the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals at Three Rivers Stadium on October 8, 1989.

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