Grew up in Pitt, did ya? The Redskins Larry Brown grew up on The Hill where the higher you went, the worse it got (his words, not mine). Lambert was a perfect fit Pittsburgh!
Although I could name a dozen linebackers from the 50's & 60's that were chippy and tough as nails, Jack is certainly among that group of all time ferocious beasts. Ironically, I met many NFL players in my lifetime and especially that era but I never got to meet him and he turned down invitations to come to the Super Stars Competitions in Florida.
There were so many great LB's from the '50's/'60's - I would have loved to have spoken with them about how the game was played, etc. That Hardy Brown chap from the 49'ers was one rough customer. I think the only event that Jack would have excelled at in the Super Stars Competitions would have been the mile run (if that was one of the events). Otherwise, he just wasn't physically gifted enough to compete with the other competitors.
Whenever Pittsburgh played Houston. Mr. Lambert was a Nightmare for my Oilers. I do recall one game when both DP and TB were both injured and the Backup QB's had to play. Great Memories for this Old Oiler Fan.
I do like the Oilers of the '70's - even before they were the Houston Earlers. Pastorini, Burrough, White Shoes, Bethea, Bingham, Culp and Brazile - lots of fun to watch.
He played on great defenses. Lambert was intense, tough, relentless and feared. He was a good athlete, strong, nimble and balanced. He was cerebral, great "football" player, one of my favorites to watch. I am blessed to have seen him at Mile High Stadium. Succinctly "he'd lay a lick on you". I think his intensity, guts and tough play got him labeled dirty. Commenting on rules to protect qb's he famously said "put a dress on 'em". Thanks brother you're appreciated. bd
I remember that quote. Put a dress on 'em.....classic!!! Like Butkus, I admire how Lambert went all out all of the time; those guys never took a play off. I loved watching games at Mile High Stadium - it had a certain aura to me and the fans were wild.
@@markgardner9460 Mile High magic....blue collar, no wne and cheese here, especially the "south stands". There was an asphalt ring around the field that you could shuffle around and many times for me actually stand on the sidelines. I had Joe Montana when with the Chiefs slide out of bounds (S.W. corner 20 yard line) right at my feet - "CAREFUL JOE, WE'RE PLAYING FOR KEEPS" - which solicited that classic Montana grin. You can find it on CZcams game re-plays. Look at the people shuffling on that asphalt oval too. Thanks again brother.
Lambert (58) not only caused fumbles, he’d recover them and return them. Terrific tackler - had that well-honed mean streak like Butkus. IMO, Bill Bergey (66) and Mike Curtis (32) in the 1970’s also had that mean streak.
@@markgardner9460 It's all over, we had our time and place but it's gone. Thankfully for the millionth time we can thank the Sabol's/ NFL Films for saving out memories.
The Steelers played the Oilers when players strike was finally settled in 1982. Pittsburgh won 24-10. Dave Casper had yet another big game catching 8 passes for 98 yards and a touchdown that tied the game at 10-10 before Houston imploded. Asked about Casper's success against the Steelers Lambert actually cracked a smile. It had gone back to his days as a Raider. He always seemed to have big games against the Steelers. "That guy just kills us doesn't he? He's a super tightend though. It didn't surprise me he played like that. He plays that way against us everytime. We might some of his moves but we still couldn't stop him. So i don't why I'm even saying that. I don't care how he's out, how little they he trains, the guy is a true professional. That is about the best compliment you can give to anybody no matter what their profession is."
@markgardner9460 He was stoic guy. Never showboated after a big play. He never spiked the football after scoring. Jack Ham said no matter how hard you hit Casper he seemed unfazed. In 1977, Casper was fined one thousand dollars for his jersey being out and nor tucked in. Casper sent a check for $250 and said to Pete Rozelle to watch replay of the game. In it he would see Casper constantly getting mugged, hit, assaulted by the Steelers linebackers. That is the only way they could stop him. The commissioner agreed with Casper and he only paid one forth. Don't know of Lambert, Ham and Loren Towes payed the other three forth of the fine.
One can certainly see the Butkus intensity in Lambert. Had the same sort of physique, though not quite as tall, as Ted (The Mad Stork) Hendricks, who was another phenomenal player. What a remarkable roster of top talent players the Steelers had during that era. Also, I love the Ted Cassidy cameo in the Chamberlain beer commercial. Shorty! Though I don't think Ted was as tall as Wilt, it's still a fun bit. And Ted was a pretty amazing fellow as well.
Yeah, Lurch was "only" 6'9". I'm glad that you mentioned Hendricks because he was similar to Lambert in terms of being tall, gangly and exceedingly difficult to block. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I see JT Thomas at my gym. Next time I'll ask him who they were playing when Lambert recovered a fumble and then pitched it back to JT and JT ran it all the way in.
If I were to pick a term to describe Jack Lambert, I would simply choose Football Player. Mad Jack was one of those players that opponents hated. Not so much because of his breath-robbing hits. But because they wished he was on their side. Lambert was not only the best MLB of his era. But there are still good arguments that has him as the best ever. And I think he should have been the MVP(or at least co-MVP) of Super Bowl X. A toe-toe battle between two great teams. Lambert to me decided this contest in the 2nd half. Especially with the hits he put on Preston Pearson(possibly the 1st player to play of one team(Steelers) in a Super Bowl, then play against that team in the next), and Robert Newhouse. His shutdown of the Cowboys run-game made Roger have to pass more and get sacked 7 times. All because of Jack Lambert.
@@markgardner9460 I figured you meant MLB but can't say I agree, although I have been watching since 1955 it would be near impossible to compile a list without argument from all generations.
Both he and Floyd Little would have been 2 inches taller. Little said that it helped him to avoid would-be tacklers because they couldn't get their arms around his bowed legs.
That 76 Steeler Defense was 100% healthy in the AFC Championship Game and Clarence Davis ran all over them for 128 yards and Stabler picked them apart all afternoon. Stabler missed the entire 4th Quarter with a concussion in that game. Mike Rae replaced Stabler and the Steelers still couldn’t stop Clarence Davis or Van Eagan.
It must have been like being tackled by an angry mattress. Lambert just engulfed people. Ted Cassidy 6'9" was not taller than Wilt, but loved that video!
There were so many teams to hate back then: Steelers, Raiders and Cowboys quickly come to mind. A fan either loved 'em or hated 'em, but nothing in between. Thanks, Scott!
@@markgardner9460 its the black home jersey -> black, gold, and red - the name plate is being restored by Bill Henderson - to get a look - google Bubba Wyche Detroit Wheels jersey and look for the #18 jersey - thats what it looks like
"Man" "Jack" was "Literally" a "deranged"beast" ..on the "Gridiron".. no wonder ..that he exemplified such "tenacity"..with "Butkus" being his "muse"..he attempted.. to "decapitate"..."Pastorini"!!
Lambert's teeth were inducted into the Dentist's Hall of Fame. However, recently I was told they were missing. Hopefully, someone out there gets the humor, but I won't hold my breath.
@@markgardner9460 Had the Cowboys and Staubach won a Super Bowl against the Steelers more Cowboys would be in the HOF. Case in point: look how long it took Cliff Harris to get in with over-rated Steelers like Swann and Stallworth in more than 20 years ago. Cliff Harris 6-time Pro Bowler (3 times All-Pro) versus Swann and Stallworth both 3 times in the Pro Bowl.
Those guys back then, that played the game the roughouse way it was meant to be played would probably feel stifled into insanity playing the restrictive style of today's game. Amazing, how the NFL was so good that it seemed impossible that it would lose it's loyal fans and fritter away and turn into the crap it is now. Just MHO.
@@markgardner9460 There needs to maybe be a new league that dares to play the old style of football. If there were a lot of Lamberts, Bill Sauls, and Butkuses out there willing to play the no holds barred style, a new league would get a big audience fast. Probably will not happen.
Only 2 teams had 3 consecutive defensive shutouts post merger! The 76 Steelers of course, and surprisingly enough 1970 St.Louis Cardinals ( Houston, Boston,and the stunning 38-0 beating of Dallas on MNF,which was the last game Dallas lost until SB V against Baltimore!)
I was born in Oakland Ca 67! Lambert is a badass! And I hate the Pittsburgh Steelers! Respectfully! It's about attitude! Football sucks now! He would of made a great Oakland Raider!
Lambert was the one Steeler that would have fit in perfectly with the Raiders. I think Phil Villipiano is was the most underrated LB in the 70s. Him and Jack Ham could do it all. Play the run, defend the pass, and rush the passer. Had the Raiders of won more Super Bowls in the 70s, which was they probably should have, I think Phil is in the HOF …
@@markgardner9460 They were different guys. Phil was the better athlete. Bergery was definitely a great player who deserves more credit but in my mind he was not the clutch player that Phil was. Phil caused the Brent McClannahan fumble in SB XI that changed the game. Phil intercepted Bob Griese to secure the victory in the Sea of Hands game. Phil was Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1971. I believe Phil played in 4 pro bowls
This one isn't even close. Phil was 2nd in DROY while Bergey actually won it in '69. Phil only has one 2nd Team All-Pro while Bergey has two 1st Team All-Pro and three 2nd Team All-Pro designations along with a 2nd place finish in the 1974 Defensive Player of the Year award.
He played in Cinci in '69 when he won the Defensive Rookie of the Year award and made the Pro Bowl - that aint East coast. Of course he didn't make any other Pro Bowl teams or any All-Pro teams while playing there, so I'll give ya that. I'll take the guy who will knock your ballcarrier out of the game.
That 76 Steeler Defense got dismantled by Clarence Davis and the Raiders offense in the AFC Championship Game. Stabler missed the entire 4th quarter with a concussion and Mike Rae replaced him. The Steelers still could not stop run defense even when they knew that the Raiders were running. That 76 Raiders offense was Better than the 76 Steelers Defense. A lot better! They would prove it AGAIN in week 2 of the 77 season at Pittsburgh
@@markgardner9460 That was the only game other than the 72 game where the Steelers actually shut the Raiders run game down. Oakland was up and down the field in the 75 AFC Championship Game but they kept fumbling the ball away. In the 74 game Jim Otto was to old. Once Dave Dalby took over in 75 the Raiders never had a problem running or passing against the Steelers for the next decade
Oakland was like Washington's Hogs or Miami's powerful running game, if they wanted to run, there really wasn't much that you could do except to hold on for dear life.
I wonder if he ever got his teeth fixed, lol. If I had his his face, I would play mean too. Definitely the bench mark to measure all middle linebackers.
He had 4 upper teeth knocked out playing basketball in high school. I guess he wore a removable partial denture in public. That must have been one heckuva an elbow that he received to knock out 4 teeth.
@@markgardner9460Reminds me of Philadelphia Flyer Bobby Clarke (the missing front teeth, anyway!)Clarke didn't look anywhere near as menacing! ( But who did!?!)
Overrated, at least not to Jack Ham or Mel Blount, Stallworth, Swann, Bradshaw level but nonetheless it was more about the jersey and lucky fortune squeeker wins in the post season
Great subject matter here with this guy! Growing up in Pittsburgh, this man, amongst many others, personified the game.
Grew up in Pitt, did ya? The Redskins Larry Brown grew up on The Hill where the higher you went, the worse it got (his words, not mine). Lambert was a perfect fit Pittsburgh!
My idol as a young man
Same
Although I could name a dozen linebackers from the 50's & 60's that were chippy and tough as nails, Jack is certainly among that group of all time ferocious beasts.
Ironically, I met many NFL players in my lifetime and especially that era but I never got to meet him and he turned down invitations to come to the Super Stars Competitions in Florida.
There were so many great LB's from the '50's/'60's - I would have loved to have spoken with them about how the game was played, etc.
That Hardy Brown chap from the 49'ers was one rough customer.
I think the only event that Jack would have excelled at in the Super Stars Competitions would have been the mile run (if that was one of the events). Otherwise, he just wasn't physically gifted enough to compete with the other competitors.
@@markgardner9460 He was no physical specimen but had the heart of a lion, perhaps he didn't want to show off those bowed legs, ha.
I bet a bunch of teams laughed when the Steelers drafted a 204 pound middle linebacker in the 2nd round out of a non-football powerhouse.
@@markgardner9460Yeah, Kent State, 200 pounds! C'mon!
@@markgardner9460Indeed! It's like,"What are they thinking?'
Whenever Pittsburgh played Houston. Mr. Lambert was a Nightmare for my Oilers. I do recall one game when both DP and TB were both injured and the Backup QB's had to play.
Great Memories for this Old Oiler Fan.
I do like the Oilers of the '70's - even before they were the Houston Earlers. Pastorini, Burrough, White Shoes, Bethea, Bingham, Culp and Brazile - lots of fun to watch.
It was a Classic Rivalry between 2 Teams who kept it Professional at All Times@@markgardner9460
My all time favorite middle linebacker
He played on great defenses. Lambert was intense, tough, relentless and feared. He was a good athlete, strong, nimble and balanced. He was cerebral, great "football" player, one of my favorites to watch. I am blessed to have seen him at Mile High Stadium. Succinctly "he'd lay a lick on you". I think his intensity, guts and tough play got him labeled dirty. Commenting on rules to protect qb's he famously said "put a dress on 'em". Thanks brother you're appreciated. bd
I remember that quote. Put a dress on 'em.....classic!!! Like Butkus, I admire how Lambert went all out all of the time; those guys never took a play off.
I loved watching games at Mile High Stadium - it had a certain aura to me and the fans were wild.
That was a great quote from Lambert!
@@markgardner9460 Mile High magic....blue collar, no wne and cheese here, especially the "south stands". There was an asphalt ring around the field that you could shuffle around and many times for me actually stand on the sidelines. I had Joe Montana when with the Chiefs slide out of bounds (S.W. corner 20 yard line) right at my feet - "CAREFUL JOE, WE'RE PLAYING FOR KEEPS" - which solicited that classic Montana grin. You can find it on CZcams game re-plays. Look at the people shuffling on that asphalt oval too. Thanks again brother.
Standing on the sidelines.....how cool is that?!!! and to have Joe Cool flash the grin - priceless.
@@markgardner9460 Joe Cool.was another great nickname.... They are nonexistent now
Lambert was also OUTSTANDING in pass-coverage.
Intensely smart player.
Indeed. He also had a motor that never came close to slowing down.
Butkus and Lambert were built from the same mold. Torsos incredibly long!
Both had motors that red-lined constantly, too.
Another great video!
Thank you - I'm glad that you liked it!
Lambert (58) not only caused fumbles, he’d recover them and return them. Terrific tackler - had that well-honed mean streak like Butkus. IMO, Bill Bergey (66) and Mike Curtis (32) in the 1970’s also had that mean streak.
I'm glad that you mentioned those other 2 MLB's, too. There aren't players like these guys anymore.
Butkus,Bergey and Mike Curtis!Played with passion and attitude!
@@stevenzimmerman4057 What they got 15 yards for on the field they would have received 15 years for off the field, ha.
@@markgardner9460 It's all over, we had our time and place but it's gone.
Thankfully for the millionth time we can thank the Sabol's/ NFL Films for saving out memories.
@@brotzmannsax Yes so true!
The Steelers played the Oilers when players strike was finally settled in 1982. Pittsburgh won 24-10. Dave Casper had yet another big game catching 8 passes for 98 yards and a touchdown that tied the game at 10-10 before Houston imploded. Asked about Casper's success against the Steelers Lambert actually cracked a smile. It had gone back to his days as a Raider. He always seemed to have big games against the Steelers.
"That guy just kills us doesn't he? He's a super tightend though. It didn't surprise me he played like that. He plays that way against us everytime. We might some of his moves but we still couldn't stop him. So i don't why I'm even saying that. I don't care how he's out, how little they he trains, the guy is a true professional. That is about the best compliment you can give to anybody no matter what their profession is."
I think Casper was one of the strongest TE's of that era. He was a total gamer, too.
@markgardner9460 He was stoic guy. Never showboated after a big play. He never spiked the football after scoring. Jack Ham said no matter how hard you hit Casper he seemed unfazed. In 1977, Casper was fined one thousand dollars for his jersey being out and nor tucked in. Casper sent a check for $250 and said to Pete Rozelle to watch replay of the game. In it he would see Casper constantly getting mugged, hit, assaulted by the Steelers linebackers. That is the only way they could stop him. The commissioner agreed with Casper and he only paid one forth. Don't know of Lambert, Ham and Loren Towes payed the other three forth of the fine.
That's a classic! Thanks for sharing.
One can certainly see the Butkus intensity in Lambert. Had the same sort of physique, though not quite as tall, as Ted (The Mad Stork) Hendricks, who was another phenomenal player. What a remarkable roster of top talent players the Steelers had during that era. Also, I love the Ted Cassidy cameo in the Chamberlain beer commercial. Shorty! Though I don't think Ted was as tall as Wilt, it's still a fun bit. And Ted was a pretty amazing fellow as well.
Yeah, Lurch was "only" 6'9".
I'm glad that you mentioned Hendricks because he was similar to Lambert in terms of being tall, gangly and exceedingly difficult to block.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
Very funny commercial!
Wilt was a smooth talker with the ladies
@@markgardner9460That's a understatement!
Greatest defense in NFL history
That's what a lot of people say - the Vikings of '69, '70 & '71 are right in the mix, too.
I see JT Thomas at my gym. Next time I'll ask him who they were playing when Lambert recovered a fumble and then pitched it back to JT and JT ran it all the way in.
Fun fact, Jack Lambert's quarterback on his college football team at Kent State was Nick Saban, future Head Coach at Alabama.
Kentstatesports.com indicates that he played Safety.
@@markgardner9460Just Googled it, he played quarterback, then safety at Kent State
If I were to pick a term to describe Jack Lambert, I would simply choose Football Player. Mad Jack was one of those players that opponents hated. Not so much because of his breath-robbing hits. But because they wished he was on their side. Lambert was not only the best MLB of his era. But there are still good arguments that has him as the best ever. And I think he should have been the MVP(or at least co-MVP) of Super Bowl X. A toe-toe battle between two great teams. Lambert to me decided this contest in the 2nd half. Especially with the hits he put on Preston Pearson(possibly the 1st player to play of one team(Steelers) in a Super Bowl, then play against that team in the next), and Robert Newhouse. His shutdown of the Cowboys run-game made Roger have to pass more and get sacked 7 times. All because of Jack Lambert.
He was certainly in the top 5 MLB's ever, a true leader who led by example and policed his teammates, ask Cliff Harris and others in this video.
Pro Football Reference ranks Lambert as the 3rd best Linebacker of all-time.
The guy had a motor that wouldn't quit.
@@markgardner9460 Wow, quite impressive, who are the other 2?
I should have stated Middle Linebacker. Ray Lewis is 1st and Mike Singletary is 2nd. Butkus is 4th
@@markgardner9460 I figured you meant MLB but can't say I agree, although I have been watching since 1955 it would be near impossible to compile a list without argument from all generations.
He was part of the best draft class in NFL history, 1974 Steelers
Lambert told Swann that he should have been drafted before him - typical Jack. That draft was absolutely awesome for the Steelers.
Don’t recall where I read it but Lambert once said “if I wasn’t bow legged I would be 2 inches taller” 😂
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Both he and Floyd Little would have been 2 inches taller. Little said that it helped him to avoid would-be tacklers because they couldn't get their arms around his bowed legs.
That 76 Steeler Defense was 100% healthy in the AFC Championship Game and Clarence Davis ran all over them for 128 yards and Stabler picked them apart all afternoon. Stabler missed the entire 4th Quarter with a concussion in that game. Mike Rae replaced Stabler and the Steelers still couldn’t stop Clarence Davis or Van Eagan.
In '74 it was completely the opposite. Oakland only ran for 20 something yards.
It must have been like being tackled by an angry mattress. Lambert just engulfed people.
Ted Cassidy 6'9" was not taller than Wilt, but loved that video!
Yeah, they played with the facts just a wee bit on that commercial.
I'm glad that you enjoyed the video - I enjoyed putting it together.
As a Viking fan I hated those guys!🙂Another great video💜
There were so many teams to hate back then: Steelers, Raiders and Cowboys quickly come to mind. A fan either loved 'em or hated 'em, but nothing in between. Thanks, Scott!
I'm definitely with you there!
He was a sticker ! Hey Marc I won a 1974 Detroit Wheels gamer of the starting OG - very rare - and I got it for $200! seller was surprised
Now that is a terrific find! Very rare indeed - good for you! I'm going to go on-line and see what the jersey looks like.
@@markgardner9460 its the black home jersey -> black, gold, and red - the name plate is being restored by Bill Henderson - to get a look - google Bubba Wyche Detroit Wheels jersey and look for the #18 jersey - thats what it looks like
Nice! I like the helmet logo, too - it's wild - very mod. Excellent score by you!
"Man" "Jack" was "Literally" a "deranged"beast" ..on the "Gridiron".. no wonder ..that he exemplified such "tenacity"..with "Butkus" being his "muse"..he attempted.. to "decapitate"..."Pastorini"!!
I wonder if he was penalized for that Pastorini clubbing. I wonder what the size of the fine would be in today's game.
"Great Question".."Mark". "Appreciate the Reply"!!!
Lambert's teeth were inducted into the Dentist's Hall of Fame. However, recently I was told they were missing. Hopefully, someone out there gets the humor, but I won't hold my breath.
Blame the theft on Blount, as he also had 11 enemy aerial thefts in 1975.
@@markgardner9460 Had the Cowboys and Staubach won a Super Bowl against the Steelers more Cowboys would be in the HOF. Case in point: look how long it took Cliff Harris to get in with over-rated Steelers like Swann and Stallworth in more than 20 years ago. Cliff Harris 6-time Pro Bowler (3 times All-Pro) versus Swann and Stallworth both 3 times in the Pro Bowl.
Those guys back then, that played the game the roughouse way it was meant to be played would probably feel stifled into insanity playing the restrictive style of today's game.
Amazing, how the NFL was so good that it seemed impossible that it would lose it's loyal fans and fritter away and turn into the crap it is now. Just MHO.
They lost me awhile ago. I never would have thought that it would have gotten this bad...........and it's only going to get worse in MHO.
@@markgardner9460 There needs to maybe be a new league that dares to play the old style of football. If there were a lot of Lamberts, Bill Sauls, and Butkuses out there willing to play the no holds barred style, a new league would get a big audience fast. Probably will not happen.
I like the dream though!
@@markgardner9460 Gets worse and worse each year on their way to flag football, the game has become unwatchable.
All sports are over Tommy, that's why we resort to old NFL Films to remember how the game should be played and recall those great memories.
Jack was the catalyst on defense, they couldnt win if he wasnt in the lineup in those big games.
Only 2 teams had 3 consecutive defensive shutouts post merger! The 76 Steelers of course, and surprisingly enough 1970 St.Louis Cardinals ( Houston, Boston,and the stunning 38-0 beating of Dallas on MNF,which was the last game Dallas lost until SB V against Baltimore!)
The Cards...who would've thunk it??? Thanks for the stats, Steven!
@@markgardner9460 I was looking at something else and stumbled into that
Did he really weigh just 205 lbs. He was a beast on the field, but I never realized that he wasn't really that big.
He weighed 218, but if he was 6'1" instead of 6'4", he would have been 205.
I was born in Oakland Ca 67! Lambert is a badass! And I hate the Pittsburgh Steelers! Respectfully! It's about attitude! Football sucks now! He would of made a great Oakland Raider!
Right on!! Thanks, Barron.
Who was John Hadl throwing to at 4:45? All I saw was a sea of white shirts and a Packer nowhere near the pass!
I think it was a case of self-preservation. He was an old veteran and wanted to play even longer.
Count Jackula
I hadn't heard that one before. I like it!
Lambert was the one Steeler that would have fit in perfectly with the Raiders. I think Phil Villipiano is was the most underrated LB in the 70s. Him and Jack Ham could do it all. Play the run, defend the pass, and rush the passer. Had the Raiders of won more Super Bowls in the 70s, which was they probably should have, I think Phil is in the HOF …
While Phil didn't get a lot of pub, I think Bergey deserved even more. The guy hit like a freight train.
@@markgardner9460 They were different guys. Phil was the better athlete. Bergery was definitely a great player who deserves more credit but in my mind he was not the clutch player that Phil was. Phil caused the Brent McClannahan fumble in SB XI that changed the game. Phil intercepted Bob Griese to secure the victory in the Sea of Hands game. Phil was Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1971. I believe Phil played in 4 pro bowls
This one isn't even close. Phil was 2nd in DROY while Bergey actually won it in '69. Phil only has one 2nd Team All-Pro while Bergey has two 1st Team All-Pro and three 2nd Team All-Pro designations along with a 2nd place finish in the 1974 Defensive Player of the Year award.
@@markgardner9460 East Coast Bias. If I were choosing between the two I would most definitely take the better athlete and open field tackler
He played in Cinci in '69 when he won the Defensive Rookie of the Year award and made the Pro Bowl - that aint East coast. Of course he didn't make any other Pro Bowl teams or any All-Pro teams while playing there, so I'll give ya that.
I'll take the guy who will knock your ballcarrier out of the game.
That 76 Steeler Defense got dismantled by Clarence Davis and the Raiders offense in the AFC Championship Game. Stabler missed the entire 4th quarter with a concussion and Mike Rae replaced him. The Steelers still could not stop run defense even when they knew that the Raiders were running. That 76 Raiders offense was Better than the 76 Steelers Defense. A lot better! They would prove it AGAIN in week 2 of the 77 season at Pittsburgh
In '74, it was the opposite story - Raiders only ran for 20-something yards
@@markgardner9460 That was the only game other than the 72 game where the Steelers actually shut the Raiders run game down. Oakland was up and down the field in the 75 AFC Championship Game but they kept fumbling the ball away. In the 74 game Jim Otto was to old. Once Dave Dalby took over in 75 the Raiders never had a problem running or passing against the Steelers for the next decade
Oakland was like Washington's Hogs or Miami's powerful running game, if they wanted to run, there really wasn't much that you could do except to hold on for dear life.
I wonder if he ever got his teeth fixed, lol. If I had his his face, I would play mean too. Definitely the bench mark to measure all middle linebackers.
He had 4 upper teeth knocked out playing basketball in high school. I guess he wore a removable partial denture in public. That must have been one heckuva an elbow that he received to knock out 4 teeth.
@@markgardner9460Reminds me of Philadelphia Flyer Bobby Clarke (the missing front teeth, anyway!)Clarke didn't look anywhere near as menacing! ( But who did!?!)
The Broadway Bullies - used to love watching hockey on NBC back in the day.
@@markgardner9460 I was a huge Bruins fan..Orr,Esposito, etc!They used to have a saying in Boston,"Jesus saves,and Esposito scores on the rebound! "
They were an offensive powerhouse for years. I liked the Topps play-off card of Phil in front of the net with his brother in it.
Overrated, at least not to Jack Ham or Mel Blount, Stallworth, Swann, Bradshaw level but nonetheless it was more about the jersey and lucky fortune squeeker wins in the post season