Yesterday, 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk made a catch that reminded those of us who saw it live of the one-of-a-kind reception made by Steelers receiver Lynn Swann in Super Bowl X.
The Pittsburgh Steelers had reached a kind of transitional limbo by 1984. Most of the "greats" were gone from the Steel Curtain era, including Terry Bradshaw, Lynn Swann and Joe Greene.
Coming off the tough loss to the Steelers in Super Bowl X in January, the Cowboys went right to work on getting back to the title game. The way Lynn Swann had carved up the secondary put Wyoming defensive back Aaron Kyle on the Cowboys' radar.
Throughout the years, the Pittsburgh Steelers have been known for their uncanny way they draft at the wide receiver position. From Hall of Famers, Lynn Swann and John Stallworth in 1974, all the way through 2022 with their second round selection of Georgia's George Pickens, the talent acquired has been beyond sensational.
The Pittsburgh Steelers host the Las Vegas Raiders on Christmas Eve in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception. That particular game featured some of the best receivers in NFL history with Lynn Swann, John Stallworth and Fred Biletnikoff.
One of the most storied college football programs of all time, as a winner of 11 recognized national championships, USC has produced its fair share of gridiron legends.
Welcome back to another Countdown to Kickoff Post. Although there have been some inconsistencies with the countdown series, I guess you could say I’m a true Dallas Cowboys fan because that’s one of the main themes the team has been known to have throughout their history.
Sometimes a Hall of Fame player simply passes the eye test. Lynn Swann and John Stallworth are great examples of that. It’s amazing how I continue to be amazed by sports things at this point in my life.
Eight years ago, the NFL enlisted Hall of Famer Lynn Swann to assist with a clumsy and clunky effort to preserve the blackout rule. The league, facing mounting pressure for its position that games not sold out within 72 hours of kickoff would not be televised in the local market, linked the anti-blackout crowd with [more]
As an unanimous All-American at the University of Southern California in 1973, Lynn Swann was expected to be a first round draft pick in the 1974 NFL Draft.
When you think of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ dynasty in the 1970s, many names come to mind, from Lynn Swann and John Stallworth, to Mean Joe Greene, Jack Lambert, and Mel Blount.
Quietly, the wide receiver position in Pittsburgh Steelers’ history has been rather impressive overall. Though the big names such as Hall of Famers John
Time for a new series I’m starting this offseason to bridge the gap from now until training camp. Nostalgia-heavy posts and maybe ones that bring a tear to your eye.
The decision is a reversal of an unpopular edict from former AD Lynn Swann.
A stretch against good-to-great teams could tell us whether Southern Cal is truly back, Michael Weinreb writes.
Pac-12 football teams went 8-3 in Week 1, but the league has serious issues. In One-On-One, Yardbarker's Kate Rooney and Michael Weinreb weigh in.
It feels fitting that a team called the Steelers, from Pittsburgh, would be one of the greatest franchises in the history of the rough-and-tumble, smashmouth NFL.
There are 40 members of the NFL Hall of Fame whose last names start with "S". How many of these SuperStarS can you name?
The best players of the 1970s in the NFL are chosen by members of the Hall of Fame Selection Committee for the All-Decade Team.How many of the 1970s All-Decade First Team can you name?
45 NFL wide receivers and tight ends have been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame since its inception in 1963.How many of them can you name?
Can you name every broadcaster for the NFL who has announced Monday Night Football? This includes play-by-play announcers (PBP), color commentators (CC) and sideline reporters (SR) for both ABC and later ESPN.
Can you name the entire roster of the NFL's 1974 Super Bowl winning Pittsburgh Steelers that began the 'Steel Curtain' dynasty?
25 members of the Pittsburgh Steelers organization are in the NFL Hall of Fame. How many can you name?Clue given is years active with the Steelers / PositionNote: Some members were not active continually with the Steelers and are marked with an *.
These 40 quarterbacks have thrown for the most touchdowns in NFL history. Can you name the receiver who caught the most touchdowns for each in their career?
Who are the all-time leaders in playoff receiving touchdowns in the NFL? Stats include the 2015-16 NFL playoffs.
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