THE 10 GREATEST TO WEAR THE BLACK-N-GOLD

Today Mrs. Black-N-Gold jumps back into the 10 Greatest to Wear the Black-N-Gold with #6, Pittsburgh Steelers DT, "Mean" Joe Greene. When the Steelers drafted "Mean" Joe in the first round of the 1969 draft, number 4 overall, little did they know that he would be the first building block for their legendary Steel Curtain defense as well as the Super Steelers of the 1970's. "Mean" Joe did not disappoint. He went on to anchor the defense from 1969-1981. He came into the league with a bang, as he was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1969. "Mean" Joe parlayed that into 2 AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards in 1972 and 1974. He is also, of course, a 4 time Super Bowl Champion as well as a 10 time Pro Bowler, 5 time first team All-Pro, and a member of both of the NFL's 75th Anniversary Team and the 1970s All-Decade Team. Many people also remember Joe's softer side from his legendary 1979 Coca-Cola commercial. After "Mean" Joe retired from chasing down opposing quarterbacks, he was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1987. He coached the Steelers defensive line from 1987-1991 before moving on to Miami and Arizona to coach. He returned to the Steelers in a front office capacity in 2004 before retiring from that position in 2013. Unfortunately, Joe Greene is the only surviving member of the Steel Curtain front four. But the image of "Mean" Joe lined up with his Steel Curtain compatriots will forever be etched in Steelers fans minds, ready to wreak havoc on their opponents, forever and a day. This is why "Mean" Joe Greene is #6 of the 10 Greatest to Wear the Black-N-Gold. Let's Go Steelers!!!!!!