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During the 'Steel Curtain' days for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team ran a 4-3 defense. The nickname was used for their four down linemen, (Joe Greene, Dwight White, Ernie Holmes and L.C. Greenwood).
However, the Steelers best linebacking crew during the 'curtain' years consisted of Jack Lambert, Jack Ham and Andy Russell.
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What was the Steel Curtain?
The nickname for the 1970's Steelers defense.
What was the nickname of the Pittsburgh Steelers defense during the 1970's?
It was the Steel Curtain in the 1970's. It was called "Blitzburgh" in the 1990's.
Which football teams defense was known as the 'Steel Curtain'?
The "Steel Curtain" is a reference to the defensive line of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1970s. The defensive line consisted of "Mean" Joe Greene, L.C. Greenwood, Ernie Holmes, and Dwight White.
Who was the coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers during the Steel Curtain defense?
The 'Steel Curtain' was the nickname given to the Steelers front four defensive linemen during the 1970's. The safeties during those years were free safety Glen Edwards and strong safety Mike Wagner.
Who was the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback when the Steel Curtain was started?
Terry Bradshaw
