Lynn Swann stopped for a moment, at a loss for words when he came to the realization of how special a day this is in Steelers history. It's the 50th Anniversary of the 1974 NFL Draft, a draft that was an absolutely epic one for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
TODAY: The Super Steelers claim their second Lombardi Trophy with a thrilling victory over the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl X.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are best known for their dynasty in the 1970s, when the Steel Curtain defense would annihilate everything in sight. However, that unit also had all kinds of weapons on the offensive side of the ball as well.
OTD in 1974…. The greatest single draft day by one team in sports history The Steelers draft 4 future Hall-of-Famers including Lynn Swann, Jack Lambert, John Stallworth, and Mike Webster. Later, they sign another HoF’er in Donnie Shell. pic.twitter.com/hmOLFD6fi1 🏈 J.J. Watt thinks the Pro Bowl has turned into a joke.
1976 — Pittsburgh wins the Super Bowl for the second straight year. Terry Bradshaw’s 64-yard touchdown pass to Lynn Swann and Glen Edwards’ interception on the last play of the game gives the Steelers a 21-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys. Swann ...
As much as we all love the NFL season, it can’t hold a candle to the action we get to witness once the playoffs run around.
1976 — Pittsburgh wins the ... s 64-yard touchdown pass to Lynn Swann and Glen Edwards’ interception on the last play of the game gives the Steelers a 21-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys.
Super Bowl 59 is set with the Eagles ready to face the Chiefs in a rematch of Super Bowl 57. Here are the other rematches in Super Bowl history.
The rematch a year later was closer but had the same result. James Washington returned a fumble for a touchdown early in the third quarter to tie the game, and Emmitt Smith ran for two touchdowns in the second half for a 30-13 win that capped a fourth straight Super Bowl setback for the beleaguered Bills.
Many played big roles in the last Super Bowl meeting. Hurts rushed for three TDs and threw a 45-yard scoring strike to Brown, while Mahomes threw three TD passes, including one to Kelce, Nick Bolton returned a fumble for a touchdown and Harrison Butker kicked the game-winning field goal with 8 seconds left.
Many played big roles in the last Super Bowl meeting. Hurts rushed for three TDs and threw a 45-yard scoring strike to Brown, while Mahomes threw three TD passes, including one to Kelce, Nick Bolton returned a fumble for a touchdown and Harrison Butker kicked the game-winning field goal with 8 seconds left.
with Lynn Swann earning Super Bowl MVP honors. The Steelers won four titles in six seasons and are the only team to win back-to-back Super Bowls on multiple occasions. Pittsburgh's six Super Bowl ...