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The Life And Career Of Neil O’Donnell (Story)

Quarterback Neil O''Donnell of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks to pass the ball

  Long before Ben Roethlisberger excelled at quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Neil O'Donnell shone brightly for the black and gold in the early-to-mid 1990s. O'Donnell took over starting quarterback duties from Bubby Brister at the end of the memorable Chuck Noll era in 1991. O'Donnell became new Steelers head coach Bill Cowher's starter for the next four … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Neil O’Donnell (Story)

What Happened To Plaxico Burress? (Story)

Wide receiver Plaxico Burress #80 of the Pittsburgh Steelers

  In the case of former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress, the NBA's loss was the NFL's gain. Burress, who aspired to play in the National Basketball Association while he was growing up in Virginia Beach, VA, realized his future lay on the gridiron as his high school athletics career progressed. Before long, Burress became one of the best wide … [Read more...] about What Happened To Plaxico Burress? (Story)

The Life And Career Of Bill Nunn (Story)

detailed view of a Pittsburgh Steelers helmet

  Former Pittsburgh Steelers executive Bill Nunn wasn't just one of the first African-American scouts in NFL history. He was also one of pro football's greatest innovators. Nunn wrote his annual Black College All-America team for the Pittsburgh Courier from 1950 until 1969. It was a game-changer for unheralded football players who hailed from historically black … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Bill Nunn (Story)

The Life And Career Of “Mean” Joe Greene (Story)

Former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Joe Greene

  "Mean" Joe Greene was a Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame defensive lineman who certainly lived up to his menacing nickname. Greene not only made life miserable for quarterbacks and offensive linemen, but he also once spat on Chicago Bears middle linebacker Dick Butkus. Greene, L.C. Greenwood, Dwight White, and Ernie Holmes formed the quartet known collectively … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of “Mean” Joe Greene (Story)

What Happened To Rob Bironas? (Story)

Rob Bironas # 2 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates

  Former Tennessee Titans placekicker Rob Bironas overcame insurmountable odds before making an indelible mark on the franchise. Bironas played for several NFL, AF2, and Arena Football League teams during a nomadic two-year stretch from 2002 to 2004. Things did not look rosy for Bironas, who even worked a day job at a Best Buy in New York in the early … [Read more...] about What Happened To Rob Bironas? (Story)

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