The 100 Greatest Pittsburgh Steelers Players of All Time
What better time to compile a list of the 100 greatest Pittsburgh Steelers players in history?
According to Steelers.com, the Steelers were founded on July 8, 1933. That was nearly 80 years ago.
The last 40 years have been very different from the first 40. The Immaculate Reception clearly marks a watershed moment in the franchise’s history.
What better time to compile a list of the top 100 Pittsburgh Steelers players of all time?
The Steelers were founded on July 8, 1933, according to Steelers.com. That was almost 80 years ago.
The last 40 years have been markedly different from the preceding 40. The Immaculate Reception unquestionably marks a turning point in the franchise’s history.
Bobby Walden, P, No. 100, 1968-1977: The list of the 100 greatest Pittsburgh Steelers players begins with the obligatory punter. Walden made the Pro Bowl in 1969 and helped the Steelers win two Super Bowls.
No. 99, Bennie Cunningham, TE, 1976-1985: Cunningham ranks third all-time in Steelers tight end history with 202 receptions, 2,879 yards, and 20 touchdowns.
No. 98, Kimo von Oelhoffen, DL, 2000-2005: Von Oelhoffen (pictured) is the Steelers’ all-time leader in sacks with 20.5. In the 2005 playoffs, he had a sack in the Steelers’ stunning 21-18 victory over Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts. The Steelers went on to win the Super Bowl for the first time in 26 years.
Clendon Thomas, DB, No. 97, 1962-1968: Thomas had 23 interceptions.
Bryan Hinkle, No. 95, OLB, 1982-1993: Hinkle spent his entire career with the Steelers, recording 22.5 sacks.No. 94, Gerald Williams, DL, 1986-1994: Williams ranks sixth and fifteenth all-time in Steelers history with 24.5 career sacks.
Marvel Smith, No. 93, OT, 2000-2008: Smith (pictured) began his career at right tackle but was moved to the blind side in 2003, where he spent the rest of his career. In 2004, he was a Pro Bowler for the 15-1 Steelers.
Keith Gary, DE, No. 92, 1983-1988: Gary had all 25 of his career sacks between 1983 and 1987, a five-year span.
No. 91, Frank Pollard, RB, 1980-1988: Pollard’s 3,989 rushing yards rank fifth all-time for the Steelers.
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