Bert Jones of LSU was one of the NFL's up-and-coming young stars when the Colts chose him in the 1973 draft. Injuries began to take their toll by 1978. Here he gets hit hard by, who appears to be Mean Joe Greene of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Bert Jones hit by Mean Joe Greene
George Blanda kicks a 27-yard field goal against the Steelers in 1970. It was this game he came off the bench and threw 3 touchdowns in addition to this field goal to help the Raiders win 31-14. Some big names in this picture - We see Jim Otto (#00) barring the way of Joe Greene (#75) and former Chargers standout Chuck Allen (#58) while Rookie Ken Stabler (#12) holds for Blanda.
George Blanda kcks a field goal against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1970
In the 1970s the Pittsburgh Steelers wielded one of the most dominant defenses in NFL history. Here are 3 of the big reasons for their success - lineman LC Greenwood (#68) and Joe Greene (#75) along with linebacker Jack Ham (#59) as they put the stop on Colts fullback Don Nottingham (#48.
Joe Greene, Jack Ham & LC Greenwood of the Steelers defense stop Don Nottingham of the Colts in 1971
The Steel Curtain of Pittsburgh made things difficult for the Broncos in the 1978 AFC playoffs sacking Broncos quarterbacks a total of 6 times. Here is Jack Lambert and Joe Greene with Denver QB Norris Weese.
Jack Lambert and Joe Greene of the Steelers - Norris Weese, Broncos in 1978
Joe Greene stops Oilers runner Roy Hopkins as the rest of the Steelers defense closes in. In 1970 Greene was in 2nd year as a Pro and was named to his 2nd of 10 career Pro Bowls. The other Steelers here are #60 - Ben McGee, #65 - Lloyd Voss and Ocie Austin, #28 is in the background.
Mean Joe Greene tackles Roy Hopkins of the Houston Oilers
Steelers Hall of Famer Joe Greene in action. Team mate Ernie Holmes is to the right.
Mean Joe Greene, Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Tackle
Steelers great "Mean" Joe Greene gets around the block of Raiders legend Jim Otto as he sets his sights on running back Charlie Smith.
Steelers Great Joe Greene evades the Raiders Jim Otto and Zeroes in on Runner Charlie Smith
1978 was his 10th straight appearance in a Pro Bowl.
Joe Greene Pittsburgh Steelers in 1978
In 1971 Joe Greene was one his way to to his third consecutive Pro Bowl. Here he graces the cover of an October Sports Illustrated issue of that year.
"Mean" Joe Greene Makes the Cover of Sports Illustrated October, 1971
Pittsburgh Steeler Defensive sensation "Mean" Joe Greene applies a convincing pass rush and hurries the efforts of San Diego Charger quarterback John Hadl.
Joe Greene Rushes John Hadl
Two Major Parts of the Steeler Steel Curtain - Joe Greene and LC Greenwood
Mean Joe Greene LC Greenwood of Pittsburgh Steelers in 1974
Mean Joe Greene of the Pittsburgh Steelers
NFL Hall of Fame Defensive Tackle Joe Greene
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Hall of Fame Defensive Lineman Joe Greene
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Joe Greene, Pittsburgh Steelers 1969-1981
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A young fan tries to comfort legendary Pittsburgh Steeler great "Mean" Joe Greene.
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Dallas Cowboy Quarterback Roger Staubach winds up to pass while Pittsburgh Steeler legend "Mean" Joe Greene applies the pressure.
Roger Staubach and Joe Greene
Joe Greene of the Pittsburgh Steeler "Steel Curtain Defense"
Defensive Tackle "Mean" Joe Greene
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Pittsburgh Steeler Defensive Tackle Joe Greene
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Joe Greene, Pittsburgh Steelers Lineman 1969-1981
"Mean" Joe Greene NFL Hall of Fame
Pittsburgh Steeler Defensive Tackle Joe Greene
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Pittsburgh Steeler Defensive Tackle Joe Greene
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