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Hall of Honor Museum

Hall of Honor Museum

The Hall of Honor Museum takes fans on a trip through history that's minted in steel. If you weren't there for the iconic moments that shaped Steelers history, you should be HERE?

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With six Super Bowl victories, the Pittsburgh Steelers are recognized as one of the storied franchises in the history of the National Football League.

To help honor the men who contributed to this success, the team announced it was creating a Hall of Honor in August 2017.

"The Hall of Honor will serve as a tribute to the many individuals who have contributed greatly throughout the history of our franchise," said Steelers President Art Rooney II. "This is probably long overdue, and we are excited to begin the process of recognizing these individuals and their accomplishments, both on and off the field, during an annual series of ceremonies."

Each year, the Steelers will induct former players, coaches, and contributors who were integral in sustaining the franchise's success. The standard by which the members of the Hall of Honor are selected are based on the following criteria:

​Former Players:

  • ​Retired for at least three seasons
  • Must have played for the Steelers for a minimum of three seasons
  • Should possess noteworthy career highlights, records, and achievements

​Former Coaches and Contributors

  • ​Significant contributions to the team and community

The Hall of Honor's Inaugural Class was announced on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017.

The formal induction ceremony took place during the team's annual Alumni Weekend celebration, which took place on Nov. 25-26, 2017

Each Hall of Honor inductee receives a solid steel football, which replicates the original given to Steelers' founder Art Rooney Sr. by the United States Steel Corporation and United Steel Workers in 1982 on the occasion of the team's 50th Season.

Each of the Hall of Honor members also are recognized with a plaque and a steel football in a special display located inside the Steelers Hall of Honor Museum located in Acrisure Stadium.

Below are current members of the Steelers Hall of Honor.

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Name Position (Years with the Steelers) Year Inducted
Jerome Bettis Running Back (1996 - 2005) 2017
Rocky Bleier Running Back (1968, 1970-80) 2018
Mel Blount Cornerback (1970 - 1983) 2017
Terry Bradshaw Quarterback (1970 - 1983) 2017
Larry Brown Tight End/Tackle (1971 - 1984) 2019
Jack Butler Cornerback (1951 - 1959) 2017
Myron Cope Broadcaster (1970 - 2004) 2022
Bill Cowher Head Coach (1992 - 2006) 2019
Sam Davis Guard (1967 - 1979) 2022
Dermontti Dawson Center (1988 - 2000) 2017
Buddy Dial Wide Receiver (1959-63) 2018
Bill Dudley Halfback (1942, 1945 - 1946) 2017
Alan Faneca Guard (1998-2007) 2018
James Farrior Linebacker (2002 - 2011) 2020
Joe Greene Defensive Tackle (1969 - 1981); Coach (1987 - 1991) 2017
Kevin Greene Linebacker (1993 - 1995) 2017
L.C. Greenwood Defensive End (1969 - 1981) 2017
Jack Ham Linebacker (1971 - 1982) 2017
Franco Harris Running Back (1972 - 1983) 2017
James Harrison Linebacker (2002, 2004-12, 2014-17) 2023
Dick Hoak Running Back (1961 - 1970); Running Backs Coach (1972 - 2007) 2017
Tunch Ilkin Offensive Tackle (1980-92) 2021
John Henry Johnson Running Back (1960 - 1965) 2017
Walt Kiesling Guard, Tackle (1937 - 1938); Coach (1939 - 1944, 1949 - 1961) 2017
Jon Kolb Left Tackle (1969-81) 2021
Carnell Lake Safety/Cornerback (1989-98) 2021
Jack Lambert Linebacker (1974 - 1984) 2017
Bobby Layne Quarterback, Kicker (1958 - 1962) 2017
Louis Lipps Wide Receiver (1984-91) 2021
Greg Lloyd Linebacker (1988 - 1997) 2020
Ray Mansfield Center (1964-76) 2023
Ray Mathews Halfback/Right End (1951 - 1959) 2022
John McNally Halfback (1934, 1937 - 1938); Coach (1937 - 1939) 2017
Heath Miller Tight End (2005 - 2015) 2022
Gerry Mullins Offensive Guard (1971-79) 2023
Elbie Nickel Tight End (1947 - 1957) 2019
Chuck Noll Head Coach (1969 - 1991) 2017
Bill Nunn Scout, Assistant Director Player Personnel, Senior Scout (1968-2014) 2018
Troy Polamalu Safety (2003 - 2014) 2020
Art Rooney Jr. Personnel Director (1965-1986); Vice President (1987-Current) 2018
Arthur J. Rooney, Sr. Founder, President, and Chairman of the Board (1933 - 1988) 2017
Daniel M. Rooney President, Chairman (1955 - 2017) 2017
Andy Russell Linebacker (1962, 1966 - 1976) 2017
Donnie Shell Safety (1974 - 1987) 2017
Aaron Smith Defensive End (1999-2011) 2023
John Stallworth Wide Receiver (1974 - 1987) 2017
Ernie Stautner Defensive Tackle (1950 - 1963) 2017
Lynn Swann Wide Receiver (1974 - 1982) 2017
Mike Wagner Safety (1971 - 1980) 2020
Hines Ward Wide Receiver (1998 - 2011) 2019
Mike Webster Center (1974 - 1988) 2017
Dwight White Defensive End (1971 - 1980) 2020
Rod Woodson Cornerback (1987 - 1996) 2017