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The 20th anniversary reunion (Alumni weekend) of the #Steelers SuperBowl XL team (Part 2).

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November 2, 2025 at 2:52 AM
The 20th anniversary reunion (Alumni weekend) of the #Steelers SuperBowl XL team (Part 1).

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November 2, 2025 at 2:20 AM
1951 debuts start with a big name. A versatile player that slashed his way through the 1950’s, putting up points from all angles. Ray Mathews is another of the greatest to ever 1950’s Steelers. #HereWeGo #SteelersHistory
December 20, 2024 at 3:34 PM
It was a big year for debuts, and also saw some big records topped in team history. But 1951 also featured some similar accolades as well, but would the Steelers be able to get over the .500 mark? #HereWeGo #steelershistory #steelers
December 19, 2024 at 3:17 PM
Elbie Nickel also moved into second place in team history in receiving yards and TDs, only trailing Val Jansante. Both of which finished 1/2 on the team again in receiving (Nickel first, Jansante second). #HereWeGo #steelershistory #steelers
December 19, 2024 at 3:17 PM
The other important milestone on the season was Jerry Shipkey became the all-time leading TD scorer for the Steelers. Despite limited carries, Shipkey broke the record in a 30-17 loss against CLE in Week 4 and expanded his lead by one more against NYG. #HereWeGo #steelershistory #steelers
December 19, 2024 at 3:17 PM
The Steelers also fielded three Pro Bowl selections. The obvious being Joe Geri and his dominant 1950 season. The other two were linebacker Jerry Shipkey, and Center Bill Walsh. This was all three player’s first ever Pro Bowl selection. #HereWeGo #steelershistory #steelers
December 19, 2024 at 3:17 PM
Howard Hartley was the defensive leader again, leading the team with 5 ints on the season. But this season also saw the future backbone of the defense, Ernie Stautner, drafted. DE Carl Samuelson also earned 2nd team All Pro Honors from the NYDN. #HereWeGo #steelershistory #steelers
December 19, 2024 at 3:17 PM
Joe Geri was a catalyst for success, leading the team in both passing, and in rushing in ‘50. Geri also led the entire league in rushing attempts with 188 on the season. He finished 3rd in the league in yards with 705. He was named 1st Team AP All-Pro. #HereWeGo #steelershistory #steelers
December 19, 2024 at 3:17 PM
They clawed back to go 4-1 in their last 5, salvaging a .500 season, and finishing tied for 3rd in the eastern division. It may not have been the pretty way to do it, but the fight to .500 was admirable. #HereWeGo #steelershistory #steelers
December 19, 2024 at 3:17 PM
The season was an up and down roller coaster for the Steelers, starting off with 2 losses. Finally, the Steelers captured a win in week 3 over Washington, but ultimately the Steelers dropped to 2-5 in their first 7. #HereWeGo #steelershistory #steelers
December 19, 2024 at 3:17 PM
1950 was another .500 season for the Steelers, but ultimately had some of the most important debuts in early team history. But it also came with some great performances of other players as well! #HereWeGo #steelershistory #steelers
December 19, 2024 at 3:17 PM
Tomorrow, we’ll fully recap the 1950 season which features the debuts of very prominent Steelers, and some more records being unseated! #HereWeGo #steelershistory #steelers
December 18, 2024 at 2:35 PM
Finally, Dick Tomlinson was a regular starter for 2 seasons for the Steelers at the left guard position. He only played two seasons but started every game in those two years. #HereWeGo #steelershistory #steelers
December 18, 2024 at 2:35 PM
Truett Smith played two seasons with the Steelers, playing in a total of 20 games. Smith served mostly as a blocking back and only had 1 carry and 4 receptions in his career. #HereWeGo #steelershistory #steelers
December 18, 2024 at 2:35 PM
George Nicksich only played one NFL Season, but did manage 3 interceptions with the Steelers. He would start all 12 games in his only campaign, but a knee injury abruptly ended his NFL career. #HereWeGo #steelershistory #steelers
December 18, 2024 at 2:35 PM
George Hays played 3 seasons for the Steelers from 1950-1952 and started 16 games along the defensive line. His only career NFL TD came on a 1-yard interception return. Quite a way to do it. #HereWeGo #steelershistory #steelers
December 18, 2024 at 2:35 PM
We move on now to the final 4 players to mention during their debuts in 1950. It’s a short list of guys without cards, but there’s some notable players to mention in this year. #HereWeGo #steelershistory #steelers
December 18, 2024 at 2:35 PM
McWilliams is also featured on the 1951 Bowman set. The early Bowman sets are still in plentiful supply to be featured in this collection. You’ll get to see plenty more of the course of the next few years! #HereWeGo #SteelersHistory #Steelers
December 17, 2024 at 2:11 PM