Throughout his terrific career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, tight end Heath Miller was a fan favorite due to his toughness, durability and consistency.
He brought that blue-collar mentality to the field, which endeared him to fans in the Steel City, leading to the popular, booming “Heaaaaaath” chants after he’d make plays.
While it was a chant of endearment and respect, Miller initially was confused by it. He felt that the fans might have been upset with him being the Steelers’ first-round pick in the 2005 NFL Draft.
In an appearance on the “Green Light Podcast” discussing his life in football, Miller – who was inducted into the Steelers Hall of Honor as a member of the Class of 2023 — recalled the origin of the “Heaaaaaath” chant and how he came to quickly realize how special of a bond he had with the fans during his playing career.