Ernie Stautner, Pittsburgh Steelers Old School Legend

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Born in Bavaria, Ernie Stautner was a 2nd round draft pick of the the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1950. Considered one of the toughest and most durable players of his time Stautner was listed at 6-1, 230 pounds but lasted 14 years in the NFL. An All Pro in 1958 he was chosen to 9 Pro Bowls and is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-1950s Decade Team. He was inducted into the Hall of fame in 1969 – his first year of eligibility.

Image Gallery of Ernie Stautner, Defensive Lineman 1950-1963

Some Pittsburgh Steelers Greats from the 1950s - John Nisby, Pacific. 1957-1964. 3 Pro Bowls Paul "Tank" Younger, Grambling. 1959-1958. 3 Pro Bowls, 1 All-Pro Team This is his sole season as a Steeler. Frank Varrichione, Notre Dame. 1955-1965. 5 Pro Bowls. Ray Mathews, Clemson. 1951-1960. 2 Pro Bowls Jack Butler, St. Bonaventure 1951-1959, 4 Pro Bowls, 3 All-Pro Teams Ed Bernet, SMU. 1955,1960 Ernie Stautner, Boston College. 1950-1963, 9 Pro Bowls, 1 All-Pro Team. Hall of Fame Class of 1969 John Reger, Pittsburgh. 1955-1966. 3 Pro Bowls Bob Dougherty, Kentucky. 1957-1958, 1960-1963

Steelers legend Ernie Stautner takes a knee on the sideline. Stautner played 14 seasons for Pittsburgh and was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1969.

Jim Brown takes a handoff from quarterback Milt Plum and tries the Pittsburgh Steelers defensive line as Hall of Famer Mike McCormack (#74) clears the way. We think this is from the October of 1960 game where Plum threw for 308 yards in a 28-20 Browns win. The Steelers at the far-left look like Pro Bowler Ernie Stautner and linebacker Mike Henry (#37) and the other Cleveland player in the Foreground could be #54, All Pro Jim Ray Smith.

Steelers tough-guy Ernie Stautner. Played 14 seasons for the Steelers when Professional football was not the glamorous institution is it is today. A member of the NFL All-1950s Decade team he was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame his first year of eligibility in 1969.

Was the Defensive Coordinator of the Dallas Cowboys from 1973 to 1988.

Steelers defensiveback Dick Alban (#42) bring Colts runner Alan Ameche's (#35) progress to an abrupt halt with a tackle that would surely draw a penalty today. Steelers great Ernie Stautner (#70) and Colts tackle Ken Jackson (#74) are also shown.

Ernie Stautner Football Cards and Covers

The Steelers Ernie Stautner on his 1959 Topps card - his 10th year in the NFL he was named to his 7th Pro Bowl.

Ernie Stautner All-Time Career Statistics

All Time Career Defensive Totals
							Interceptions				Fumbles		Sacks	Safeties
Season	Age	Team	#	Pos	Games	Starts	Int	Yards	Long	TDs	Recoveries	Yards	Sacks	Safeties
1950	25	PIT	63	LDT	12	12	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.0	1
1951	26	PIT	70	RDT	12	12	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.0	0
1952*	27	PIT	70	RDT	12	12	0	0	0	0	1	10	0.0	0
1953*	28	PIT	70	RDT	11	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0
1954	29	PIT	70	RDT	12	11	1	3	3	0	3	5	0.0	0
1955*	30	PIT	70	RG	12	12	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.0	0
1956*	31	PIT	70	RDT	12	12	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.0	0
1957*	32	PIT	70	RDT	12	10	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.0	0
1958*+	33	PIT	70	RDE/RDT	11	11	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.0	1
1959*	34	PIT	70	RDE	12	7	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.0	0
1960*	35	PIT	70	RDT	12	12	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.0	0
1961*	36	PIT	70	RDE	14	14	0	0	0	0	4	0	4.5	0
1962	37	PIT	70	RDE	14	14	1	2	2	0	2	0	8.0	1
1963	38	PIT	70	DE	14	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	3.0	0
14 Year NFL Career					172	149	2	5	3	0	23	15	15.5	3