The Pittsburgh Steelers’ defensive starting lineup, at least through their second set of Super Bowl victories, was truly unparallel in terms of individual and collective achievement. Boasting (soon to be) five Hall of Famers, all original acquisitions, as well as others of great renown, there’s a reason the ‘Steel Curtain’ defense of that era has rare distinction in the annals of NFL history.
Featuring legendary players at every level—Joe Greene up front, Jack Hamm and Jack Lambert in the middle, and Mel Blount in the secondary—these four Hall of Famers welcome the fifth member of the gold jacket club shortly, as safety Donnie Shell enters Canton alongside them.