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Pro Football Hall of Famers

The Steelers are unique in the NFL with not only the third most "primary" Hall of Famers but also have the most of any franchise founded on or after 1933, the only franchise with three members of ownership in the Hall and the only player to be inducted in both the pro-football hall of fame and the baseball hall of fame.

The following list was taken from the Pro Football Hall of Fame's official website:[51]

Inductees

Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Famers
Name Position Year Inducted
Bert Bell[52] Co-owner 1963
Mel Blount[53] CB 1989
Terry Bradshaw[54] QB 1989
Len Dawson[55] QB 1987
Bill Dudley[56] RB / DB 1966
"Mean" Joe Greene[57] DT 1987
Jack Ham[58] LB 1988
Franco Harris[59] RB 1990
Robert "Cal" Hubbard[60] T 1963
John Henry Johnson[61] RB 1987
Walt Kiesling[62] G / Head Coach 1966
Jack Lambert[63] LB 1990
Bobby Layne[64] QB 1967
Johnny "Blood" McNally[65] RB 1963
Marion Motley[66] FB 1968
Chuck Noll[67] Head Coach 1993
Art Rooney[68] Founder / Owner 1964
Dan Rooney[69] Executive / Owner 2000
John Stallworth[70] WR 2002
Ernie Stautner[71] DT 1969
Lynn Swann[72] WR 2001
Mike Webster[73] C 1997
Rod Woodson[74] S/CB 2009

Award recipients

Former Steelers in the Hall for contributions elsewhere

  • Former Steelers QB Jim Finks, as an administrator with the Vikings, Bears and Saints.

 

Retired numbers

 

Super Bowl MVPs

The following Steelers players have been named Super Bowl MVP:

 

All-time team

As determined by a fan vote in 2007:[76]

Offense
Quarterback - ?Terry Bradshaw (19701983)
Running back - Jerome Bettis (19962005)
Running back - Rocky Bleier (1968, 19701980)
Running back - ?Franco Harris (1972–1983)
Tight end - Bennie Cunningham (19761985)
Tight end - Elbie Nickel (19471957)
Wide receiver - ?John Stallworth (19741987)
Wide receiver - ?Lynn Swann (1974–1982)
Wide receiver - Hines Ward (1998present)
Tight end/Tackle - Larry Brown (19711984)
Center - Dermontti Dawson (19882000)
Guard - Alan Faneca (1998–2007)
Tackle - Tunch Ilkin (1980–1992)
Tackle - Jon Kolb (19691981)
Center - ?Mike Webster (1974–1988)

Defense
Tackle - ?"Mean" Joe Greene (1969–1981)
End - L. C. Greenwood (1969–1981)
Tackle - Casey Hampton (2001present)
Tackle - ?Ernie Stautner (19501963)
End - Dwight White (1971–1980)
Linebacker - ?Jack Ham (1971–1982)
Linebacker - ?Jack Lambert (1974–1984)
Linebacker - Greg Lloyd (1988–1997)
Linebacker - Joey Porter (19992006)
Linebacker - Andy Russell (1963, 19661976)
Back - ?Mel Blount (1970–1983)
Back - Jack Butler (19511959)
Back - Carnell Lake (1989–1998)
Back - Troy Polamalu (2003present)
Back - Donnie Shell (1974–1987)
Back - ?Rod Woodson (1987–1996)
Specialists
Kicker - Gary Anderson (1982-1994)
Punter - Bobby Walden (1968-1977)

Pittsburgh Steelers
Team News
Ben Roethlisberger teammate Willie Colon not a witness in alleged sexual assault (The Canadian Press)
NEW YORK - Pittsburgh Steelers tackle Willie Colon was with teammate Ben Roethlisberger on the night the quarterback was accused of sexual assault in a Georgia club, but did not witness anything, Colon's agent said Wednesday.


Colon not a witness to alleged assault (AP)
Pittsburgh Steelers tackle Willie Colon was with teammate Ben Roethlisberger on the night the quarterback was accused of sexual assault in a Georgia club, but did not witness anything, Colon's agent said Wednesday. Colon was at the Capital City nightclub in Milledgeville, Ga., last Friday, for a birthday party for Roethlisberger.


Steelers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
<p>The Steelers didn't make any big splashes during the opening days of free agency, but they did work furiously to add veteran depth to the roster.</p> <p>Free safety Will Allen, wide receivers Arnaz Battle and Antwaan Randle El and offensive tackle Jonathan Scott were among those signed to compete for playing time. Even free safety Ryan Clark, who was allowed to become an unrestricted free agent, reportedly agreed to a new deal. </p> <p>For Randle El, it's a return to the franchise for which he played his first four seasons.</p> <p>The Steelers' other unrestricted free agents, including running back Willie Parker, cornerback Deshea Townsend, defensive ends Nick Eason and Travis Kirschke and safety Tyrone Carter were not talked to before free agency started.


The Shutdown Corner hypothetical mock draft, Part 2 (Yahoo! Sports)
For our second Shutdown Corner mock draft, we&#39;re going throw a couple semi-likely scenarios into the mix.


Attorneys for Roethlisberger accuser tell newspaper she did the right thing (The Canadian Press)
ATLANTA - Attorneys for the woman who accuses Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of sexual assault said that she did the right thing by going to police and asked for privacy in a statement Tuesday.


Lawyers: Respect Roethlisberger accuser's privacy (AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12r1su5jh/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-roethlisberger-investigation&prov=ap&type=lgns"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20100306/thumb.e3819348c7be4b2b92187aec589e3849.roethlisberger_investigation_gaja102.jpg" width="89" height="129" alt="Katie Keller erases a sign Saturday, March 6, 2010, promoting a Roethils-burger lunch special at Buffington&#39;s, one of the bars Ben Roethlisberger(notes) went to Thursday in Milledgeville, Ga. A 20-year-old college student accused Roethlisberger, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, of sexually assaulting her at the nearby Capital City nightclub early Friday during a night on the town near where he owns a lake home. Buffington&#39;s decided to rename the burger." align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>Attorneys for the woman who accuses Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of sexual assault said that she did the right thing by going to police and asked for privacy in a statement Tuesday. Atlanta-based Attorneys Lee Parks and David Walbert said in the statement released to several media outlets that woman is assisting police.</p><br clear="all" />


Steelers reach deals with S Clark, WR Randle El (AP)
The Pittsburgh Steelers, normally one of the quietest teams in NFL free agency, suddenly are one of the busiest. The Steelers made a pair of surprise moves by re-signing safety Ryan Clark and bringing back wide receiver Antwaan Randle El on Tuesday -- a day after signing two backups who excel on special teams, safety Will Allen from the Buccaneers and wide receiver Arnaz Battle from the 49ers.


Give Big Ben benefit of the doubt (Yahoo! Sports)
Until a D.A. produces evidence that a crime has been committed, consider Ben Roethlisberger innocent.


Guess who's coming back? Steelers reach deals with Clark, Randle El (The Canadian Press)
PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Steelers made a pair of surprise moves Tuesday by re-signing safety Ryan Clark and bringing back wide receiver Antwaan Randle El.


Steelers sign wide receiver Arnaz Battle and safety Will Allen as free agents (The Canadian Press)
PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Steelers bolstered their special teams, a weakness last season, by signing wide receiver Arnaz Battle and safety Will Allen.


Ravens make up for lost time, sign Anquan Boldin to aid ailing passing game (The Canadian Press)
OWINGS MILLS, Md. - Ozzie Newsome has lamented his poor judgment about Anquan Boldin for years.


Roethlisberger, accused of sexual assault, hires high-profile Atlanta lawyer (The Canadian Press)
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. - A high-profile defence attorney hired by Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger on Monday disputed a college student&#39;s claim that the two-time Super Bowl winner sexually assaulted her at a Georgia nightclub.


Steelers sign free agents Battle, Allen (AP)
The Pittsburgh Steelers bolstered their special teams, a weakness last season, by signing wide receiver Arnaz Battle and safety Will Allen. Both unrestricted free agents joined the Steelers on Monday. Battle spent seven seasons with San Francisco and played in 88 games as a receiver, kick returner and punt returner.


Ben Roethlisberger Hires Lawyer Who Defended Ray Lewis In 2000 (SportingNews.com)
Ed Garland has been hired to represent the interests of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in...


Police investigate Roethlisberger for an alleged sexual assault in Georgia (The Canadian Press)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=13j0qm63l/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=capress-fbn_roethlisberger_investigation-059492538&prov=capress&type=lgns"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/capress/9d/thumbe.a4b0d60411e5aee0e9c94d533300a72f/capress-fbn_roethlisberger_investigation-059492538.jpg" width="98" height="130" alt="In this Oct. 25, 2009 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben" align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. - For the second time in a year, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is being accused of sexual misconduct, with police investigating him Saturday for an alleged assault at a nightclub in a Georgia college town.</p><br clear="all" />


Steelers quarterback accused of sexual assault (AP)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is being investigated in an allegation of sexual assault at a Georgia nightclub, police said Friday. Officers said the alleged assault occurred early Friday morning at a nightclub in Milledgeville, about 135 kilometers (85 miles) southeast of Atlanta.


Free agent Foote visits with Redskins on Monday, Cardinals on Wednesday (The Canadian Press)
DETROIT - Free agent linebacker Larry Foote says he has visits scheduled next week with the Washington Redskins and Arizona Cardinals.


LB Foote to visit Redskins and Cardinals next week (AP)
Free agent linebacker Larry Foote says he has visits scheduled next week with the Washington Redskins and Arizona Cardinals. Foote told The Associated Press on Friday night both teams are good fits for him, playing 3-4 defenses with coaches he is familiar with from the Pittsburgh Steelers. Foote says he will meet Monday with the Redskins and Wednesday with the Cardinals.


Report: Steelers QB Roethlisberger accused of sexual assault (Yahoo! Sports)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been accused of sexual assault by a woman in Georgia, TMZ...


Report: Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger Accused of Sexual Assault (SportingNews.com)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been accused of sexual assault by a woman in Georgia,...


How NFL teams approach uncapped free agency (AP)
How each of the 32 NFL teams are approaching Friday&#39;s opening of free agency with no salary cap: AFC BALTIMORE RAVENS Ravens don&#39;t intend to be thrifty. In quest to enhance roster, especially at wide receiver, Ravens expect to benefit from cost-cutting measures by other teams. &quot;There will be some real good players that are going to get cut,&quot; general manager Ozzie Newsome said.


With their futures in mind, NFL players get wise about business world (The Canadian Press)
NEW YORK - Deion Branch spent his classroom time listening intently to everything the instructors told him - and feverishly taking notes.


NFL players get crash course in money matters (AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12beec6gc/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-backtoschool&prov=ap&type=lgns"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20100303/thumb.5c05a793fa594f589e1c084401429283.back_to_school_football_ny158.jpg" width="86" height="129" alt="FILE - This Dec. 27, 2009, file photo shows Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Farrior(notes) warming up before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, in Pittsburgh. More than 75 current and former NFL players recently participated in the league&#39;s business management and entrepreneurial program held at Wharton and Harvard University. Farrior says the program was a wakeup call for players to prepare for life after football." align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>Deion Branch spent his classroom time listening intently to everything the instructors told him -- and feverishly taking notes. Forget X&#39;s and O&#39;s. This was stuff the Seattle Seahawks wide receiver really needed to hear. &quot;Everything they&#39;re saying relates to what we&#39;re doing in our lives as athletes,&quot; Branch said in a telephone interview with The Associated Press.</p><br clear="all" />


NFL Team Reports: AFC North (SportingNews.com)
BALTIMORE RAVENS MOVING ON? The Ravens won&rsquo;t bring back Frank Walker at cornerback, but they might re-sign...


The Shutdown Corner mock draft, Part 2 (Yahoo! Sports)
With the Combine winding down, it&#39;s time to put up a first-round mock based on what we know so far.


2 charges dismissed against Steelers kicker Reed (AP)
A judge on Monday dismissed charges of simple assault and resisting arrest against Steelers kicker Jeff Reed, who was accused of raising his fists at a Pittsburgh police officer when ordered back in his vehicle as police dealt with a teammate. The two misdemeanor charges dismissed by state District Judge Richard King at Reed&#39;s preliminary hearing were the most serious he faced.


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