The Pittsburgh Steelers received good news yesterday when it was announced the great Donnie Shell would be included in the 2020 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, one of 10 players chosen as part of the Centennial Slate for the class of 20 individuals in total. While the modern candidates have yet to be selected, he will be joined, at least, by former head coach Bill Cowher.
Shell, an undrafted free agent in 1974, gradually climbed his way up the ladder to starter before becoming one of the most impactful strong safeties in the history of the game, including 51 interceptions over the course of his career an 19 fumble recoveries for an astonishing 70 career takeaways.