Terry Bradshaw was the starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1971.
Roy Gerela was the Steelers kicker from 1971-1978.
Scott Hunter took over for Starr in the 1971 season, Starr final season in the NFL.
Dwight White wore number 78 on the Steelers from 1971-1980.
Steelers kicker Roy Gerela wore #10 from 1971-1978.
In 1971, the Steelers drafted wide receiver Frank Lewis in the first round out of Grambling State University.
The Pittsburgh Steelers twice in 1976 and 1979, and the Baltimore Colts in 1971
The Steelers failed to make the playoffs in 1933-1946, 1948-1971, 1980, 1981, 1985-1988, 1990, 1991, 1998-2000, 2003, 2006, and 2009.
== == Lewis was a #1 pick and 8th overall pick in 1971 and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Dallas Cowboys first met Pittsburgh Steelers in 1960 and played at the Cotton Bowl, which was the Cowboys home field for 11 seasons (1960-1971). It was also the Dallas Cowboys first game in the NFL.
Mike Wagner - (1971-1980) Mike Webster - (1974-1988)
DT Ernie Holmes who played with the Steelers between 1972-1977. OL Mel Holmes who played with the Steelers between 1971-1973. LB Earl Holmes who played with the Steelers between 1996-2001.
Franco's first season with the Steelers was 1972. He replaced Preston Pearson who was the second leading rusher for the Steelers in the 1971 season (behind Frenchy Fuqua). Pearson stayed with the Steelers through the 1974 season, mainly as a return man and 3rd down back.