Underrated Steelers Players: Part Three

[Steeler Nation]

One of the best-known eras that the Pittsburgh Steelers have ever gone through was when the Steel Curtain was pummeling offenses and making it look easy. Among the players that made up the destructive defense in the 1970’s, there’s one strong safety that specifically sticks out to me. One player that in my opinion, is […]

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[ExUSAF]

The hit he gave on Earl Campbell in the 1978 game at Houston sealed the division for Pittsburgh.

 

[Drink IRON City]

Donnie Shell was a hell of a player but when intertwined with all the greats, he was underrated/ forgotten. He made it hard to not see him though but for some reason the media / ect. Didn't give him his dues. I FULLY agree it's a travesty he isn't in the hall of fame right now. He is one of my favorite players all time. I've said it many a times it's hard to just have one favorite STEELERS player. Our fan base is so blessed with as many OUTSTANDING HOF players that the roster has had. All the great players and "plays of a lifetime" are nearly to numerous to list. Great problem to have VS. other franchises that aren't nearly as storied and that includes a LOT of other teams.


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[steel dino]

The guy that played next to him was not too bad either and a perfect compliment to Shells game ..

 

[Steelr4evr]

Loved Shell! He should be in the HOF right along with L.C. Greenwood .

 

[Drink IRON City]

Isn't Donnie Shell the guy who out jumped on the story pole (where they measure your vertical) some high draft pick and did it in his street shoes / cloths..............??
I don't remember who it was but he was leaving the facility and walked by right after the kid made his jump and Donnie said something to the effect of yaz gottA do a little bit better
and he jumped and increased the mark by a long ways and said that's more like it or something along those lines.......anyone remember it in better detail???????



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