His legacy and career deserve to be recognized with the greatest individual honor in football, and we are excited he was chosen by the contributor committee as a finalist.The Pittsburgh Steelers are still expected to play against the Dallas Cowboys in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game on Aug. 5 in Canton, Ohio.But the idea of that game and the week of ceremonies leading up to it being attended by fans is looking fairly bleak.“As much as I hate to say this, because we’ve all been looking forward to that and I know how much it means to the Canton area and the Stark County area and really across the country, it’s a great great event that we’ve been looking forward to, having a crowd that size is highly unlikely,” Ohio governor Mike DeWine said on Tuesday.“Certainly, it could not occur today.
Hampton was a five-time Pro Bowl selection and is a member of the Steelers’ All-Time Team.Miller retired in 2015 after a 13-year run as the Steelers’ starting tight end after being the team’s 2005 first-round pick out of Virginia. His lessons and stories are still evident in our everyday work.I look forward to hopefully celebrating his induction next year at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Where every 2020 Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist was drafted.
Maybe this is the year.Two of the NFL's greatest quarterback are in the same division.
He ultimately was inducted into the CFL Hall of Fame.What helps to make Casey’s stardom in professional quite remarkable is that his accolades were achieved during an era in which the racial color line was well defined. For guys who primarily line up on the center not so much.No First Team All-Pros meaning there were other players better at his position during his playing time.Consistent high level of play as shown by the 5 Pro Bowls.Contributed to a top 5 rushing defense in 10 out of 12 seasons with the Steelers.Helped Steelers get to 3 Super Bowls in which they won 2.But was there actually anyone better than Hampton at what he was asked to do?
He never got 1st team All-Pro because he didn't get the sacks. These five thoughts stuck strong.An 84-yard touchdown welcomed Chase Claypool to the endzone at Heinz Field.
He ultimately was inducted into the CFL Hall of Fame.
Dotson wasted no time telling his dad the news.Week 2 was about the unsung heroes, players we worried about, and those who needed to respond.
Former Steelers' great Casey Hampton describes how difficult it was for him to make the change from defensive tackle in a 4-3 scheme in college to a 3-4 nose tackle in the pros. Casey Hampton, Class: 2000 Induction: 2014 Sport(s): Football - Sport: Football (1996, 1998-2000) Position: Defensive Tackle Inducted: 2014 Hometown:
"It was a huge adjustment, and it was something I never had to do before. "Coming from the University of Texas ... you know my last couple of seasons there leading the team in tackles ... then going to Pittsburgh and pretty much trying to keep the linebackers clean and being disruptive when you can. He is a two-time Pro Bowler and a two-time Super Bowl champion.Porter spent seven seasons with the Steelers from 1999-2006 and became one of the team’s most popular and most-feared outside linebackers.
Texas Football legends Casey Hampton (DL, 1996, 1998-2000), Priest Holmes (RB, 1992-94, 1996) and Eric Metcalf (RB, 1985-88) were included on the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s list of modern-era nominees for the Class of 2021 on Wednesday.
Guys like Casey Hampton and Aaron Smith will never get in the Hall of Fame, or the recognition outside of Steeler fandom that they deserve.
Faneca was one of the most dominant offensive linemen of his era, and was chosen to participate in nine Pro Bowls and was an eight-time All-Pro. He died in 2002. To be considered for election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame… There, they'll cut the 15 finalists down to 10 and eventually 5 selected members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The man was an absolute wall and demanded double teams and the middle was always under control with him on the nose. Governor Jon Husted added that the state has in been in close contact with the Hall of Fame about planning for events.Steelers legend Donnie Shell is donating some unique and rare memorabilia to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, as he prepares to be enshrined as part of the 2020 class.A number of exclusive items are being donated, including jerseys, personal artifacts, and awards.The jerseys are Shell’s college jersey from his time a South Carolina State, as well as a throwback Steelers jersey.Among the many personal artifacts in the collection are Shell’s Bible used during his career, a 1974 Steelers team photo, his Terrible Towel and even a commemorative ball from his second-career interception.Also included are two of Shell’s awards from his years at South Carolina State, his 1973-74 Sportsmanship Award and his 1973 All-American Award.Shell spent his entire 14-year career with the Steelers. ".The loss of key players could do more than cripple the San Francisco 49ers lineup. It was almost everyone connected to the Steelers who was successful.