Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame outside linebacker who was the defensive backbone of the 1970s Super Bowl dynasty teams, combining intelligence, athleticism and instincts at the highest level.
Jack Ham was the Pittsburgh Steelers' Hall of Fame outside linebacker and arguably the finest to play the position, combining elite pass coverage ability with devastating run-stopping and pass-rushing skills. A key figure in the Steel Curtain defence that led Pittsburgh to four Super Bowl victories in the 1970s, Ham earned eight Pro Bowl invitations and is widely regarded as the complete package at outside linebacker.
Best Known For
Hall of Fame 1988
Honours & Achievements
Career Honours
- Hall of Fame 1988
- Super Bowl Champion 4x (IX, X, XIII, XIV)
- Pro Bowl 8x
- All-Pro 6x
- Pittsburgh Steelers dynasty LB
Career Journey
Timeline
1948
👶 Born in Johnstown, USA
1982
🏁 Retired from professional sport
🏟️ Pittsburgh Steelers
🏆 Hall of Fame 1988
🏆 Super Bowl Champion 4x (IX, X, XIII, XIV)
🏆 Pro Bowl 8x
🏆 All-Pro 6x
🏆 Pittsburgh Steelers dynasty LB