Did you ever take umbrage with the fact that the Dallas Cowboys are referred to as “America’s Team”? Especially as a Pittsburgh Steelers fan, you are certainly not alone. Indeed, it never quite sat well with Pittsburgh Steelers players, either, perhaps especially on defense.
Hall of Fame S Donnie Shell recently shared a story with current and former Steelers DBs Patrick Peterson and Bryant McFadden on their All Things Covered podcast. He explained that his equally accomplished former teammate, Mel Blount, was no fan of the Cowboys’ designation at the time, either.
“My partner, Mel Blount, didn’t like the fact that they were calling the Dallas Cowboys America’s Team”, he said.