Steelers linebacker (1974-84) Jack Lambert was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990. On July 8, 1933, Art Rooney founded the Pittsburgh Pirates, also known as the Rooneymen until the ...

But perhaps outside of Mean Joe Greene, it’s hard to think of one more important than linebacker Jack Lambert. The Kent State alum was known for his intuitive play style and seemed to diagnose ...

He won the starting middle linebacker spot as a rookie and never gave it up in his 11-year career, all of which he played with the Steelers. Lambert earned NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honors ...