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Top 5 Steelers Players of All-Time + Fan Rankings
Create your own all-time rankings of the top 5 greatest players in Pittsburgh Steelers history from Joe Greene to Terry Bradshaw to Big Ben
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March 2, 2022 marks the 40th birthday of Ben Roethlisberger, so it’s a great time to look at the Pittsburgh Steelers’ top-5 greatest players of all time with him highlighting the list.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been around for almost 90 years and have been one of the most traditional and historic franchises in NFL history. With six Wins in eight appearances, they are tied for most Super Bowl victories of any team in the NFL. The black and gold uniforms are embedded into the minds of football fans as a recognizable winning franchise. As the seventh-oldest team in the league, there are so many players that fans think of when they hear the words “Steelers” or “Steel Curtain”.
Pittsburgh has brought eight Conference Championships and 24 (nine AFC North) division titles to the Steel City. With the most Wins in AFC history, there is no doubt the Steelers have brought some of the most impactful players to the game. This has created a great debate among fans trying to decide who is the greatest Pittsburgh Steeler ever. Honorable mention includes: DB Rod Woodson, LB Jack Ham, WR Antonio Brown, RB Jerome Bettis, and DB Mel Blount. EDGE TJ Watt and maybe even RB Najee Harris could one day crack this list.
Here are the top 5 greatest Pittsburgh Steelers of all time. Create your own rankings below!
– 5x All-Pro 1st Team, 3x 2nd Team; 10x Pro Bowl, 1970s All-NFL
– 2x DPOY, 1969 DROY, 4x SB champ, #75 retired by PIT
– 4x PIT SK leader, Most GS (172) from 1969-1981
The face of the 1970’s Steelers defense, “Mean” Joe Greene, was the centerpiece of the “Steel Curtain”. A powerful 6’4″, 275-pound monster, played a consecutive 91 games, bringing four Super Bowl championships in a span of six years to Pittsburgh as one of the greatest Defensive Linemen in the history of football.
"Mean" Joe Greene’s HOF resume:
– 10x Pro Bowl
– 5x All-Pro 1st Team, 3x 2nd Team
– 4x Super Bowl Champ
– 2x NFL DPOY (1972 & 1974)
– 1969 NFL DROY
– 1979 Walter Payton Man of the Year
– 1970s NFL All-Decade
– #75 retired by #Steelerspic.twitter.com/7pspxA1k3G— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) March 7, 2022
– 2x SB Champ, 2010 DPOY, 2000s NFL All-Decade
– Most Pro Bowls (8) & All-Pro 1st Teams (4) by a PIT Safety
– 7x PIT INT leader; Most INT (32) for PIT through ’03-’14
Mostly known for his wild curly hair, Troy Polamalu was the greatest Safety in Steelers history. Bringing a Super Bowl trophy back to Pittsburgh after 26 years and then another one three seasons later, The Flyin’ Hawaiian was an interception machine for the black and gold and always came to play when it mattered most.
Troy Polamalu's HOF resume:
– 2x Defensive POY
– 4x All-Pro 1st Team, 2x 2nd Team
– 8x Pro Bowls
– 2x Super Bowl Champion
– NFL 2000s All-Decade Team
– Pittsburgh Steelers All-Time Team
pic.twitter.com/9rRrAn5Top— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 19, 2021
– 4x SB champ, 8x All-Pro, 1976 DPOY, 1974 DROY
– Most Pro Bowls (9) by any LB in PIT history
– T-most All-Pro 1st Teams (6) in Steelers history
Jack Lambert was the definition of a Hall of Fame Linebacker. He was one of the most feared players in Steelers history. A LB who was all over the field filled up almost every defensive stat sheet from interceptions, sacks, and forced fumbles.
Jack Lambert's HOF resume:
– 9x Pro Bowl
– 6x 1st Team All-Pro; 2x 2nd Team
– 4x Super Bowl Champ
– 1976 NFL DPOY & FR Leader
– 1974 NFL DROY
– 1970s & 80s All-Decade Team
https://t.co/GsYCjgW7PD— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 9, 2021
– 2x SB champ, youngest QB to win; 2004 OROY, 6x Pro Bowl
– Most PASS YDS (64,088), PASS TD (418), WINS (165) ever
– PIT leader in GWD (53), QB Pro-Bowls (6) & GP (249)
Ben Roethlisberger had one of the best arms in Steelers history. Big Ben had a loaded gun that launched the ball with a perfect arc over defenders’ heads and his ability to evade pockets was reminiscent to a magician in the backfield. The most accomplished Quarterback to ever wear the Black and Gold.
Big Ben Roethlisberger's future HOF resume:
– 6x Pro Bowl
– 2x Super Bowl Champ
– 2x NFL PASS YDS leader
– 2004 OROY
– 2018 NFL CMP (452) leader
– Steelers all-time PASS YDS (64,088) & PASS TD (418) leader
– Youngest (23) QB to win a Super Bowl
pic.twitter.com/heezZtYObb— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 2, 2022
– 1970s NFL All-Decade, 1978 MVP & All-Pro, 3x Pro Bowl
– PIT leader in Super Bowl GP (4), QB Wins (4-0), & SB MVP (2)
– 2nd in career CMP (2,025), PASS YDS (27,989), PASS TD (212)
Terry Bradshaw, the 1970 No.1 overall pick for the Steelers, was the first real star at the Quarterback position for Pittsburgh. “The Blonde Bomber” would go on to win four of the six Super Bowls in the Steelers’ history, retiring with a pristine 4-0 record in the Big Game.
Terry Bradshaw's HOF resume:
– 3x Pro Bowl
– 4x Super Bowl Champ, 2x Super Bowl MVP
– 1978 NFL MVP & 1st Team All-Pro
– 2x NFL PASS TD Leader
– 1970s All-Decade Team
pic.twitter.com/IttP10E99c— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) September 3, 2021
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