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Tunch Ilkin
Senior VP of Program Development
Tunch currently serves as a television and radio analyst for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played offensive tackle for the Steelers from 1980 to 1992 earning two Pro Bowl appearance honors (1988 and 1989). He played for the Green Bay Packers in 1993 before retiring from football. He served as Vice-President of the NFL Players Association from 1989 to 1994.
After retiring from football, Ilkin began appearing as a commentator and sports reporter on sports broadcasts in the Pittsburgh market. His popular segment, titled Lunch with Tunch, featured interviews with Steelers players and coaches.
In 1998, he joined the official Steelers broadcasting team of Myron Cope and Bill Hillgrove as an analyst. After Cope's retirement following the 2004 season, the team decided not to replace Cope and Ilkin took on the color-commentary duties once carried by Cope.
Ilkin works as an analyst on the Pittsburgh affiliate of Fox Sports Net and has written articles for NFLHS.com, a website for football fans.
Tunch Ilkin is currently married with three children: Tanner, Natalie, and Clay. The Ilkins reside in Upper St. Clair, a southern suburb of Pittsburgh. A convert from Islam to Christianity, Tunch Ilkin is the Director of Men's Ministries for South Hills Bible Chapel.
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