The 1978 Pittsburgh Steelers defensive starters:
He played for the Steelers from 1977-1978, he coached Pittsburgh's defensive backs from 1981-1983. He was then the defensive coordinator from 1984-1988. He was never the head coach.
Steve Furness has: Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Tackle in "The NFL on NBC" in 1965. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Tackle in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Lineman in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Tackle in "Super Bowl X" in 1976. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Tackle in "1978 AFC Championship Game" in 1979. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Right Defensive Tackle in "Super Bowl XIII" in 1979. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Lineman in "Super Bowl XIV" in 1980. Played Steeler Player in "Fighting Back" in 1980.
Terry Bradshaw was the starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1978.
Terry Bradshaw was the Steelers starting quarterback in 1978.
Roy Gerela was the Steelers kicker from 1971-1978.
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Donnie Shell has: Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Strong Safety in "The NFL on NBC" in 1965. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Back in "The NFL on NBC" in 1965. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Strong Safety in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Back in "Super Bowl IX" in 1975. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Back in "Super Bowl X" in 1976. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Strong Safety in "Super Bowl XIII" in 1979. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Strong Safety in "1978 AFC Championship Game" in 1979. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Strong Safety in "Super Bowl XIV" in 1980. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Strong Safety in "1979 AFC Championship Game" in 1980. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Strong Safety in "1984 AFC Championship Game" in 1985. Played himself in "ESPN SportsCentury" in 1999.
Mike Kruczek
Chuck Noll
The Steel Curtain was the nickname given to the Steelers front four defensive linemen during their Super Bowl dynasty of the 1970's. They won their Super Bowls in 1974, 1975, 1978 and 1979.
The Steelers did not use the #99 prior to the 1985 season.
Steelers kicker Roy Gerela wore #10 from 1971-1978.