Jack Lambert

Jack Lambert was a middle linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1974-1984. He led the Steelers to 4 Super Bowl titles as legendary member of the Steel Curtain defense. During the famed 1976 season, he called a team meeting after a 1-4 start and declared the only way to make the playoffs was to win out the rest of the schedule. The Steelers did not lose a single game after that, allowing only 2 touchdowns in the final 9 games and forcing 5 shutouts. In 1984, he was forced to retire after a significant toe injury. He now lives a quiet life with his family in a rural town just outside of Pittsburgh.

1. Tackles: Over 1400
2. Sacks: 23.5
3. Interceptions: 28
4. Fumble Recoveries: 17

Jack Lambert was a middle linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1974-1984. He led the Steelers to 4 Super Bowl titles as legendary member of the Steel Curtain defense. During the famed 1976 season, he called a team meeting after a 1-4 start and declared the only way to make the playoffs was to win out the rest of the schedule. The Steelers did not lose a single game after that, allowing only 2 touchdowns in the final 9 games and forcing 5 shutouts. In 1984, he was forced to retire after a significant toe injury. He now lives a quiet life with his family in a rural town just outside of Pittsburgh.

1. Born: July 8, 1952

2. College: Kent State University

3. Drafted: 1974, pick 46

4. Won NFL Defesive Rookie of the Year in 1974

5. 9 time Pro-Bowler

6. 9 time All-Pro selection

7. In 1980, his high school named the football stadium in his honor

8. Was nicknamed Count Dracula for his missing two front teeth

9. Inducted to the Hall of Fame in 1990

10. Named the toughest football player of all time by Fox Sports Net

11. Member of the NFL 7th Anniversary All-Time Team

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2. Tackles: Over 1400

3. Sacks: 23.5

4. Interceptions: 28

5. Fumble Recoveries: 17

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• • Height: 6'4
  • Weight: 220 lbs.
  • Rookie Year: 1974

• July 8, 1952: Born

• 1966-1970: Played 4 years at Crestwood High School in Mantua, Ohio.

• 1970-1974: Plays at Kent State where he wins 2 All-Mid-American Conference awards.

• 1974: Drafted in the 2nd Round of the NFL Draft.

• 1974: Named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, and leads his team in tackles.

• 1975: Leads the team to there 1st Super Bowl win.

• 1975: Selected to his first NFL Pro Bowl.

• 1976: Wins Super Bowl X over the Dallas Cowboys.

• 1976: Named NFL Defensive Player fo the Year.

• 1979: Steelers win there 3rd Super Bowl title over the Dallas Cowboys.

• 1979: Named NFL Defensive Player of the Year for the 2nd time.

• 1980: Steelers win there 4th Super Bowl title over the Los Angeles Rams.

• 1984: Retires from the NFL.

• 1990: Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.