The five most memorable Steelers players to wear jersey number 33

Harvey Clayton-CB 1983-1986

Unlike most players on this list, this particular Pittsburgh Steeler made this list for all the wrong reasons. Not all players are memorable because of their outstanding performance on the field. Sometimes their inability to excel overshadows their career. Thus the distinction of the fourth most memorable player to wear number 33 goes to former defensive back Harvey Clayton.

He played two years at Florida State. Although not drafted, the steelers signed Harvey as a free agent in 1983. Then became starting right cornerback in 1985 by beating out Sammy Washington for the starting position. The highlight of his career came in his rookie season, intercepting his first pass from Turk Shonert on Monday night football returning it 70 yards for a touchdown, and then sacked Cincinnati Turk Shonert once as well. That’s where Harvey’s highlight reel stopped.

At only 5’9, Harvey was undersized. Then combine that with slow foot speed. He eventually earned the nickname “Toast.” A nickname fans still call him to this day. Those that remember his playing days probably still recall how often he got burned by wide receivers for touchdowns.

Face it the Steelers had a very porous secondary in the early ’80s. When the Steelers drafted Rod Woodson that effectively ended Harvey’s playing days with the Steelers, he then went on to play one season with the New York Giants. He finished with five interceptions for 88 yards and one touchdown with one fumble recovery and three sacks. Not entirely overly impressive numbers. His career is the Epitome of the ‘80s Steelers secondary.