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Jack Raphael Ham Jr. (born December 23, 1948) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL) from 1971 to 1982. He is considered one of the greatest outside linebackers in the history of the NFL.
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On an intimidating defense full of big personalities, the "Jackhammer" was more of a quiet presence. He wasn't big on trash talk or excessive celebrations, b...
Dec 23, 2013 · Ham was named to the All-AFC team for the first time in 1973 and then was a universal All-Pro choice the next six seasons through the 1979 campaign. In 1975, the Football News named him the Defensive Player of the Year. He was named to eight straight Pro Bowls.
Feb 17, 2024 · The Steelers selected Jack Ham in the second round of the 1971 NFL Draft and the consistent, steady linebacker played his entire 12-year career in the black and gold. Ham earned a starting job right out of the gate at left outside linebacker as a rookie after picking off three passes in the preseason finale that year.
Jul 30, 2019 · Watch Steelers Hall of Fame linebacker, Jack Ham’s 1988 Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speech.#PittsburghSteelers #Steelers #NFL Subscribe to the Pittsb...
Aug 1, 2021 · Teammates called him simply, “The Hammer.”. All he did was perform his job as the Steelers’ left outside linebacker to near perfection on his way to pocketing four Super Bowl rings. Lore ...
The Steelers selected Jack Ham in the second round of the 1971 NFL Draft and the consistent, steady linebacker played his entire 12-year career in the black and gold.
Jack Ham was the last player chosen for a Penn State football scholarship in 1967, and he turned out to be one of the greatest players Penn State has ever had. Coach Joe Paterno has summed it up: "Jack Ham's career is a monument to the work ethic.
Aug 31, 2010 · Jack Ham. Linebacker Jack Ham was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round in 1971. He earned a starting position as a rookie, named All-AFC or All-Pro seven straight years and was voted to eight consecutive Pro Bowls. His 32 career interceptions rank him tied for first among all Hall of Fame linebackers.
