Top 5 Players who were both Steelers and Seahawks
While breaking down Emeril Lagase and Old Hawks Film at the same time, prepping for the Mother of all Super Bowl Parties. I realized that the Steelers and Seahawks have quite a past together. Not playing eachother. But swapping players.
Quick stat
The Hawks hold an 8-6 record and have outscored the Steelers 279 to 197
Over the last 30 years. Both teams have shared a fair amount of players. I thought Id make a quick Top 5 List. There were about ten players that I found in recent history. 3 were no nomes. 2 I ommited, giving me me top 5.
I ommited Franco Harris. Yes he is a Hall of Famer but he never actually did anything for the Seahawks. He was just holding on to try to break Jim Browns Record. The best story of that is Jim Brown saying that if Franco got close, He's strap on the Helmet again. Also cut was Levar Kirkland. Decent player, just didnt make the grade.
There are probablly a few that I missed. Which is where my lodge mates fill in
Here are my Top 5
#5 Willie Williams
1993-1996 PITT
1997-2003 SEA
2004-2005 PITT
Willie is a solid third corner. Career 26 picks and 4 TDs. 17 of those picks were with Seattle. You will see him this year in the Super Bowl, on his second tour of duty with the Steelers
#4 Norm Johnson
1982-1990 SEA
1995-1999 PITT
Up until this year. Probably would go down as the greatest kicker in Seahawk history. Enjoyed some solid years with Pitt, including a career high 141 points in 1995.
#3 Chad Brown
1993-1996
1997-2004 SEA
Chad was a pro bowler for both teams. He played solid but never became the impact player that the Seahawks were hoping he would be.
#2 John L Williams
1986-1993 SEA
1993-1995 PITT
Did anyone remember that John L Williams played in the 1995 Super Bowl? It was the last game of his career. The best fullback in Seahawk History finished his career in PITT. Was productive ever year until his final year. When Father time made his 1st and last tackle of Williams
#1 Dave Brown
1975 PITT
1976-1989 SEA
Brown finished his career with 62 interceptions, tying Dick LeBeau for seventh on the NFL's career list. (There is an intersting tie. Dick is now the Steelers Defeinsive Coordinator) Brown also holds the all-time record in Seattle with 50 interceptions. He tied an NFL record with two interception returns for touchdowns Nov. 4, 1984, against Kansas City. There may be a HOF friday post coming for Dave Brown. Stay Tuned
posted by Goose at 5:23 AM
10 Comments:
I believe John L. Williams should make the ring of honor in the next couple of years. Also noted...he was the featured back for the tail end of his career.
Great list goose...
Remember that Norm also played in that Super Bowl. He said yesterday on Groz...that the first week drove him insane because the hype of the game was getting to him. Once they started their routine for the week of the game, he said everything was fine. Which brings up the question: What is little Josh Brown thinkin' this week.
I love the shoutout to big Levon Kirkland. I haven't been listening to KJR this week, so I can't comment on that. But I love that SEA is a 4 point underdog in the big game, it's the perfect scenario for the Hawks to make some noise.
also lets give a shoutout to 1st time Pro Bowlers Robbie Tobek and Lofa Tatupu!!!
Bigtime shoutouts. I saw that this morning when reading the Times Sports section and had to put it up on our title. Plus, I though the quick pic of Future Hall Of Famer Warren Moon throwing on the run was a nice touch for Today.
HOLD THE F'IN PHONE HERE. Why does the Joe have the ability to change the Settings and Formatting of the Lodge?
Mother Goose is not happy about this for none other reason than...well....Its JOE!
F U Goose!
how does joe have that function???
Thats what I was curious about. I feel like a third class lodge member.
I ask for a formal session with the Grand Poobah
session granted...and 2.0 is stepping a little bit outside of the perameters...I brought him into the Admin only because I want to do some format changes, but apparently this is going to turn into a power struggle...I'm letting today slide, but the bulletin board and daily pics should belong to Daddy
if you don't feel comfortable with Daddy Goose, you can always use: Big Papi of the 935...or J-Ed...cause my records going platinum...or at least nickel...
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