The immense and transformative impact that Bill Nunn had in reshaping the fortunes of the Pittsburgh Steelers, particularly during the 1970s, is becoming increasingly well-documented, and solidified with his pending induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The legendary scout played an integral role in building the roster of the dynasty years and helped to reshape how teams scouted.
But he also played a very intimate and direct role in convincing one Hall of Famer to join them. A panel recently took place involving many of those who knew Nunn to discuss and honor his legacy, and that included one of his greatest advocates, safety Donnie Shell, who signed with the Steelers as a college free agent following that legendary 1974 draft class.