The Steelers replaced Willie Parker with running back Rashard Mendenhall.
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis played in his hometown of Detroit, Michigan in Super Bowl XL.
Shawn Vincent was a defensive back. He played in ten games for the Steelers during the 1991 season.
When Pittsburgh joined the NFL in 1933, they were called the Pittsburgh Pirates. The name was changed to Steelers in 1940.During WWII they also formed a team the with the Eagles for one season and were called the Steagles.They played their first game on September 20, 1933 against the New York Giants.The team that was nicknamed "The Steagles" was known as Phil-Pitt. Also in 1944 due to WWII, the Steelers and Chicago Cardinals merged to form Card-Pitt. The Steelers went back to their Steeler name in 1945.
Defensive end Dwight White wore #78 for the Steelers between 1971-1980.
Since 2009, Rashard Mendenhall is the number one running back on the Steelers.
Currently, running back Alvester Alexanderwears #33 for the Steelers.
Currently, running back Chris Rainey wears #22 for the Steelers.
Defensive back Stan Smagala.
Gene Upshaw, 15 year member of the Oakland Raiders, Hall Of famer died August 2008
Currently, defensive back Walter McFadden wears #39 for the Steelers.
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Deshea Townsend has: Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Cornerback in "NFL Game of the Week" in 1965. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Back in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Cornerback in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played himself in "Rome Is Burning" in 2003. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Back in "NBC Sunday Night Football" in 2006. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Cornerback in "Super Bowl XL" in 2006. Played Himself - Defensive Back Pittsburgh Steelers in "NFL Thursday Night Football" in 2006. Played Himself - Defensive Back Pittsburgh Steelers in "NBC Sunday Night Football" in 2006. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Back in "NFL Thursday Night Football" in 2006. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Back in "NFL Classics" in 2007. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers in "NFL Classics" in 2007. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Back in "Super Bowl XLIII" in 2009.
Ricardo Colclough has: Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Back in "NFL Game of the Week" in 1965. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Back in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Back in "NBC Sunday Night Football" in 2006. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Cornerback in "Super Bowl XL" in 2006. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Back in "NFL Classics" in 2007.
The cast of Super Bowl XL Champions Pittsburgh Steelers - 2006 includes: Jerome Bettis as Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Bill Cowher as Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Troy Polamalu as Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Strong Safety Ben Roethlisberger as Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback
Rashard Mendenhall has: Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Starting Running Back in "The NFL on CBS" in 1956. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back in "Hey Rookie, Welcome to the NFL" in 2003. Played Himself - Running Back Pittsburgh Steelers in "NBC Sunday Night Football" in 2006. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back in "NFL Thursday Night Football" in 2006. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Starting Running Back in "NFL Replay" in 2006. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back in "NBC Sunday Night Football" in 2006. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Starting Running Back in "NFL Thursday Night Football" in 2006. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Starting Running Back in "NBC Sunday Night Football" in 2006. Played Himself - Illinois Fighting Illini Running Back in "2008 Rose Bowl" in 2008. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Steelers Starting Running Back in "Super Bowl XLV" in 2011.
Erric Pegram was a Steelers running back in 1995 and 1996.