Steelers legend L.C. Greenwood named finalist for HOF

There are 10 players from those elite Pittsburgh Steelers teams from the 1970s in the Pro Football Hall of Fame including five on defense. But one Steelers defender who has never made it in is defensive end L.C. Greenwood. This could all change in 2026 as Greenwood has been named one of the three Seniors category finalists.

Greenwood joins former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Ken Anderson and former San Francisco 49ers running back Roger Craig as the three players on the ballot in the Seniors category.

Greenwood spent all 13 of his NFL seasons and was an All-Pro twice as well as a six-time Pro Bowl selection. Greenwood's 73.5 career sacks are good for fifth in franchise history.

Here are the 10 Steelers from those 70s teams who are already in the HOF.

Safety Mel Blount

Defensive tackle Joe Greene

Linebacker Jack Ham

Linebacker Jack Lambert

Safety Donnie Shell

Quarterback Terry Bradshaw

Running back Franco Harris

Wide receiver John Stallworth

Wide receiver Lynn Swann

Center Mike Webster

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