Jack Ham

Football, Class of 1973

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: Jack Ham, Pittsburgh Steelers

: Jack Ham Pro Football Hall of Fame

: Jack Ham, Penn State University

: Jack Ham speaks at 1990 hall of fame banquet

: Jack Ham at Penn State University.

: Jack Ham poster

: Jack Ham, Steelers

: Jack Ham supported hockey in his hometown by becoming a minority owner in the NAHL’s Johnstown Tomahawks. Here he is interviewed by Tribune-Democrat sports writer Mike Mastovich on Jack Ham bobblehead night in 2013.

: Topps football card 1973 series featuring Jack Ham.

: Local police departments, Kiwanis Clubs and Coca-Cola teamed to use Steelers football cards such as this Jack Ham card to teach youngsters values.

Accomplishments

Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker from Johnstown Bishop McCort High.
Part of four Super Bowl winning teams with the Pittsburgh Steelers of the Steel Curtain era.
Had 32 interceptions, 25 sacks and 21 fumble recoveries from 1971 to 1982 with Steelers
Selected in the second round of the 1971 NFL Draft.
Started all 14 games as a rookie and held a regular job until his retirement, missing only four games in his first 10 seasons.
Played in Super Bowls IX, X and XIII but sat out with an injury in XIV.
Played in five AFC championship games and his 19-yard interception return to the Oakland 9-yard line set up the Steelers go-ahead touchdown in their first ever championship victory.
NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year in 1975.
Named to eight straight Pro Bowls and a nine-time All-Pro choice.
All-American at Penn State under coach Joe Paterno.
National Football Foundation College Football Hall of Fame inductee.
Radio broadcaster for Penn State football.

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