Though Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jerome Bettis never officially retired following the 2004 season, that was his and his teammates’ expectation. After their magical 2004 run ended with an AFC Championship Game loss to the New England Patriots, Bettis told the team post-game that he was hanging up his cleats.
In the end, that loss is what brought him back for 2005. A year where Bettis finally got his ring in his hometown Detroit.
Joining The Pivot in an episode that aired Tuesday, Bettis shared the story of how a trip to the Pro Bowl caused him to change his mind.