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retirement of the 70's

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by steelers_liu, Apr 14, 2015.

  1. steelers_liu

    steelers_liu Well-Known Member

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    the recent retirements by Troy Polamalu and Ike Taylor reminds me of the time when the 1970's team started the retirement. I believe the first wave occured after their 4th super bowl win 1979 when Gerry Moon Mullins and Sam Davis retired. then in 1980, Rocky Bleier, mike wagner, and Dwight White retired. the biggest retirement year was 1981, when Joe Greene, LC Greenwood, john banazak, and Jon Kolb retired.
    1981 was the biggest blow and in 1981, I new they were not the same team from the 1970's.
     
    steelers_liu, Apr 14, 2015
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  2. Steellamb86

    Steellamb86 Well-Known Member

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    I was just thinking of that the other day as well. So sad to make the transition, but I hope we don't wait another 30 years to win a Super Bowl. With Big Ben here, I really doubt it.
     
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  3. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    Yes, big difference is Ben is still here and TB retired. This won't be the 80's part 2
     
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  4. Jack LHambert

    Jack LHambert

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    what about 1984? we returned to championship form with Mark Malone! :lolol:
     
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