To most, Dick LeBeau is remembered for being a Hall of Fame coach. Make no mistake, he absolutely was, modernizing the Fire Zone blitz and making it an incredible defensive weapon. But long before he stood on the sidelines, he was in between the white lines. And he was a star.
Before discussing his favorite Steelers’ memories, Dick LeBeau reminisced about his incredible playing career on Bryant McFadden’s All Things Covered podcast. LeBeau played for the Detroit Lions from 1959 to 1972, making three Pro Bowls and intercepting 62 career passes. He was part of a historically good secondary alongside the likes of Dick “Night Train” Lane, Lem Barney, and Yale Lary.