Terry Long was one of the stonewalls on the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line in the latter years of the historic Chuck Noll era. Long was a powerful offensive lineman who, along with the likes of Mike Webster and Tunch Ilkin, helped protect quarterback Bubby Brister and open up running holes for halfback Merril Hoge in the late 1980s. Long relied on his brute … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Terry Long (Story)
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The Life And Career Of Mike Webster (Story)
Not only was Mike Webster at the forefront of the Pittsburgh Steelers' legendary dynasty in the mid-to-late 1970s, but many pundits also consider him one of the greatest centers in NFL history. Webster, a late bloomer who didn't play organized football until his junior year in high school, emerged as an All-Big Ten center with the Wisconsin Badgers during his … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Mike Webster (Story)
The Life And Career Of Donnie Shell (Story)
Donnie Shell was one of the best defensive backs ever to wear Pittsburgh Steelers black and gold. No strong safety has topped Shell's 51 career interceptions in NFL history. His 19 fumble recoveries currently rank second in Steelers franchise history behind the legendary Jack Ham's 21. Donnie Shell wasn't just a ballhawk. He was also a top-notch tackler. In … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Donnie Shell (Story)
What Happened To Antwaan Randle El? (Story)
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wideout and punt return specialist Antwaan Randle El could have been a standout baseball player for his hometown Chicago Cubs. The Cubs made Randle El a 14th-round selection in the 1997 MLB Draft. However, he put his baseball dreams aside at the behest of his parents. Randle El became a standout quarterback for the Indiana Hoosiers … [Read more...] about What Happened To Antwaan Randle El? (Story)
What Happened To James Farrior? (Story)
It isn't a coincidence that legendary Pittsburgh middle linebacker James Farrior's surname almost rhymes with "warrior." Farrior rose from relative obscurity during his five years with the New York Jets to become an integral part of Dick LeBeau's 3-4 defense with the Steelers from 2004 to 2011. With Farrior at inside linebacker, Pittsburgh won two Super Bowl … [Read more...] about What Happened To James Farrior? (Story)