Lions Fan Who Saved 70-Year-Old at Training Camp on Aug 7 Dies in U.S. Steel Plant Explosion

Detroit Lions fans are mourning the loss of Timothy Quinn — the hero who saved a 70-year-old woman at the team’s training camp on August 7, only to tragically pass away days later in a U.S. Steel plant explosion in Clairton.

On August 7, 2025, at the Lions’ training camp in Allen Park, Quinn saw a woman suffer cardiac arrest. Using CPR skills, he and medics revived her, earning praise from Lions fans for his quick and selfless action.

Quinn’s heroism became a symbol of the unity and resilience within Lions Nation. Fans on X hailed him as a “true hero,” embodying the grit and heart of Detroit through his courage and willingness to help a stranger.

Tragedy struck on August 11, 2025, when Quinn, 39, died in a U.S. Steel explosion. His sister, Tricia, shared the family’s heartbreak with WTAE Pittsburgh, recalling their desperate search for him after news of the accident broke.

Tricia described Timothy as a devoted father and hardworking steelworker. A lifelong Lions fan, he proudly wore an Aidan Hutchinson No. 97 jersey to every tailgate and training camp event, celebrating the team he loved most.

Lions fans expressed their grief on X, with @OnePrideStrong posting: “Timothy saved a life at camp and was our heart. We lost a brother, but his legacy endures.”

A GoFundMe for Quinn’s three children has already raised thousands from the Lions community, continuing a tradition of generosity seen in past campaigns supporting Jared Goff’s and Barry Sanders’ charitable causes.

The U.S. Steel explosion, where Quinn’s girlfriend was not present that day, has shocked Pittsburgh. Posts from @lauren_linder and @CBSPhiladelphia have called for workplace safety investigations in the wake of the tragedy.

Quinn’s legacy goes far beyond football. A worker, a fan, and a hero on the training camp field, he saved a life. Fans are proposing a moment of silence in his honor at the Lions’ August 17 game.

Timothy Quinn will forever remain in the heart of Lions Nation. His bravery on August 7 and his devotion to the team capture the true spirit of Detroit — one that will never be forgotten.