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Fast Facts:
- Full Name: Jack Raphael Ham, Jr.
- Born: December 23, 1948 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Nickname: Dobre Shunka (good ham) by fans, and Master Jack by opponents
- Jersey #59
- Attended Penn State University majoring in Business Administration
- Played under Coach Joe Paterno
- Member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity
- Spent a year Massanutten Military Academy prior to attending Penn State University
- Member of the Defensive 20/20 Club
- Named to the NFL’s 1970s All-Decade Team
- Member of the legendary “Steel Curtain”
- Voted by Pennsylvanians to The Pennsylvania Football News All-Century Team
- Number 47 on The Sporting News list of “Football's 100 Greatest Players”
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Jack Ham Questions
how to make ham 2 AnswersYou might want to try Mahalo's Guide How to Cook a Ham. Hope it helps! read more
How do you cook a ham, so it is not dry? 1 AnswerAdhere to the directions on the package and glaze it. If you buy a ham that you can boil that will come out tender and good too (and usually less salty). If yo... read more
I have a ham that has been cooked. How do I reheat it and to what temperature? 1 AnswerWe had half a ham for Christmas dinner. Precooked. The directions told us to cook it at 275 for 2 hours. It turned out perfectly. read more
Are Jack Russels really smart dogs? 2 AnswersDifferent breeds of dogs can be extremely intelligent in different ways. Terriers are known for their intelligence and tenacity (read: they're smart and can be ... read more -
Jack Ham Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Pittsburgh Steelers
- The Official Site of the Pro Football Hall of Fame: Career Stats
- Height: 6'1"
- Weight: 225
- Rookie Year: 1971
Jack Ham Timeline
- December 23, 1948: Born
- 1967 - 1970: Linebacker for Penn State Nittany Lions Football
- 1971: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in Round 2, Pick 34
- 1971 - 1982: Linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers
- 1973 - 1980: Pro Bowl
- 1975: Member of the Super Bowl IX champions, the Pittsburgh Steelers
- 1976: Member of the Super Bowl X champions, the Pittsburgh Steelers
- 1979: Member of the Super Bowl XIII champions, the Pittsburgh Steelers
- 1980: Member of the Super Bowl XIV champions, the Pittsburgh Steelers
- 1982: Retired from the NFL
- 1982 - 2007: Hosted the Jack Ham Show on ESPN Radio
- 1988: Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
- 1990: Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame
- 1994: Named to the NFL's 75th Anniversary All-Time Team
- 1995 - Present: Senior vice president of Targe Energy LLC
- 2000 - Present: Color commentator for Penn State Nittany Lions Football
- Present: Board of Directors for The Second Mile


