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Hall of Honor Museum

Hall of Honor Museum

The Steelers Hall of Honor Museum provides an opportunity for fans to learn about the storied franchise and relive the biggest moments in team history. Be one of the first to explore the newest additions, including a rotating exhibit highlight the 50th anniversary of Super Bowl IX (featuring the Lombardi Trophy) and a Hope Harvey display paying homage to the team founded by Art Rooney.

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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

NOTE: All Steelers former players, coaches, and contributors that are members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame are automatically inducted into the Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Honor.

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.

 

NamePosition (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
Director of Football Operations (2000-2010), General Manager (2010-2016), Vice President/General Manager (2016-2022)2026
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
Jason Gildon
Linebacker (1994 - 2003)2024
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
Casey Hampton
Nose Tackle (2001 - 2012)2024
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
Dick LeBeau
Assistant Coach (1992-1994); Defensive Coordinator (1995-1996, 2004 - 2014)2024
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
Willie Parker
Running Back (2004 - 2009)2024
Troy Polamalu
Safety (2003 - 2014)2020
Joey Porter Sr.
Linebacker (1999 - 2006)2025
Maurkice Pouncey
Center (2010 - 2020)2025
Ben Roethlisberger
Quarterback (2004 - 2021)2025
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
Cornerback (1973-1980)2026
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
Offensive Lineman (1980-1989), Broadcaster (2002-2025)2026
Rod Woodson
Cornerback (1987 - 1996)2017