1969-1974: Steelers Drafting Dominance

[Steeler Nation]

By G.Stryker SteelerNation.com Yesterday we discussed the single greatest draft in NFL History, the 1974 Steelers draft that saw them add Hall of Fame players: Lynn Swann, Jack Lambert, John Stallworth, Mike Webster, and Donnie Shell. Five of the six Hall of Famers from that season went to the Steelers. Though this is by far […]

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[CoolieMan]

that is awesome production from your scouting team.....

 

[Stryker]

that is awesome production from your scouting team.....

It was just amazing. I noticed how often they drafted HOFers when I was researching the article on the 74 draft. Unprecedented. I don't see that ever happening again. 5 out of 6 years they drafted HOFers and 2 of those years they got more than one! That 71 draft may be the 2nd best draft they've had. Great talent all through that draft. And some big contributors too!

 

[Steelmann]

Great read Cope! The other HOF'ers would truly be our scouting staff/ GM/ decision makers of that time. As a very young fan back then,I loved the team,players,but I never got into the decision making as I do now. I would love to see an article slanted towards that angle in the future. Love your work!

 

[Roy92040]

I think that the drafts of the Chuck Noll era were instrumental in the eventual coming of the NFL combine. I think the NFL was just trying to even the field. The Steelers had great scouts back in the day.

 

[ZonaBurgh]

Most on here are probably too young, but LC deserves to be in the HOF

 

[CoolieMan]

I think that the drafts of the Chuck Noll era were instrumental in the eventual coming of the NFL combine. I think the NFL was just trying to even the field. The Steelers had great scouts back in the day.

great scouts with great connections and not above playing a bit fast and loose with game film on at least one small school WR.....

 

[BLITZ]

Like a lot of Steeler fans, Lambert is my favorite Steeler. but Blount is a real real close second. That guy was amazing.

Thanks Cope!!

 

[Stryker]

Most on here are probably too young, but LC deserves to be in the HOF

I agree 100% He has the numbers. High production 6 Pro Bowls 2 All Pros and 4 Super Bowl wins. It would make the Steelers Drafts even better!