John came to the Steelers in '63 from Philadelphia but was forced to sit out most of that season with pneumonia. He recovered enough to be named the team's defensive captain in '65. He reads plays and rushes well.
1967 Philadelphia Set (Football) (1967)
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Jim took over at safety when Clendon Thomas moved over to the offensive platoon. He had a fine year last season with 5 interceptions which he returned for 117 yards. His longest was an 82 yarder which he took all the way for 6 points.
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Watt lived in the backfield against Philadelphia, recording two sacks and a forced fumble in a Week 15 clash in 2024. The performance marked the perennial All-Pro's fourth multi-sack effort of the season and pushed him to double-digit sacks for the sixth time in a seven-season stretch.
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Generally acclaimed as one of the NFL's top defensive linemen, Joe is very quick and fast, has exceptional strength and is an excellent leader. Named AP Defensive Player of the Week for his play against the Oilers in 1972, he had 5 sacks and a fumble recovery in that game.
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1990 Score Set (Football)
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1952 Bowman Set (Football)
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2001 Topps Heritage Set (Football)
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2018 Donruss Set (Football)
(14)
2014 Score Set (Football)
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1973 Topps Set (Football)
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1989 Score Set (Football)
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2016 Panini Classics Set (Football)
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1993 Fleer Set (Football)
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1981 Topps Set (Football)
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2023 Score Set (Football)
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2009 Topps Mayo Set (Football)
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1957 Topps Set (Football)
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2024 Score Set (Football)
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1991 Pro Line Portraits Set (Football)
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Howard Hartley
Has played halfback defensively for 2 years in pro football. With the Washington Redskins in rookie year, 1948. Came to Steelers in 1949. Led team in pass interceptions with 6 for 63 yards. Played both defensively and offensively for Duke U. Intercepted 6 passes against North Carolina. Returned 1 for winning TD. Navy ensign 3 years.