Pittsburgh Steelers: 30 greatest players in franchise history

The Pittsburgh Steelers have one of the NFL’s most historic franchises, but which players have provided the success they needed to win six Super Bowls?

Ranking the top 30 players for any franchise is difficult. In Pittsburgh, it’s even harder. The amount of talent that has come through this city is unmatched. No other team in the NFL has ever seen the success the Pittsburgh Steelers have had.

Making it that much more significant for those who do make the cut. To be named a top-30 player on a team that has had this many Pro Bowlers, MVPs and Super Bowl winners certainly means something.

You’re not one of the best, but one of the legends. For those names on this list, they rank as some of the greatest to ever play the sport, let alone come through Pittsburgh. Making it that much more difficult, but symbolic to have your name placed in history throughout this franchise

It takes a special type of playmaker and leader to find your way into the ranks of history. In Pittsburgh, they’ve had more game-changing talent than you can think of. So picking out of the greats tends to be challenging.

This list explains it all, though. From start to finish, there is nothing but Pro Football Hall of Famers or future Pro Football Hall of Famers – which is no surprise when talking about Pittsburgh football. Let’s get this list started, shall we?