Hall of Fame running back and Steelers legend Franco Harris will serve as an honorary co-captain for today’s game, as the team celebrates the anniversary of Super Bowl IX.
Also notable- former Steelers guard Kendall Simmons will lead the Terrible Towel twirl for today’s game.
To honor the 40th anniversary of SB IX, the Steelers will wear these patches on their jerseys today:
The @steelers will wear this jersey patch on Sunday when the team celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Super Bowl IX. pic.twitter.com/NnLrEVCAbs
— Burt Lauten (@SteelersPRBurt) November 24, 2014
Here are some pretty great pics of the reunion taking place during this alumni weekend.
Super Bowl IX team. #Steelers pic.twitter.com/WJd9Q4qp90
— Teresa Varley (@Teresa_Varley) November 30, 2014
The Hall of Fame Club pic.twitter.com/AoWRByxxEk
— Chris Bradford (@BCTBradford) November 30, 2014
Frenchy and Donnie Shell pic.twitter.com/1jRUuTSnpz
— Mark Kaboly (@MarkKaboly_Trib) November 30, 2014
Recognize these former Steelers running backs? pic.twitter.com/5JxZWAQoNj
— Scott Brown (@ScottBrown_ESPN) November 30, 2014
Super Bowl IX Legends Andy Russell, Franco Harris, @RockyBleier & Joe Greene. #Steelers pic.twitter.com/kHs5NXp1gj
— Teresa Varley (@Teresa_Varley) November 30, 2014