Myron Pottios LA Rams 1966-1970
Joining the Los Angeles Rams in 1966 he was the starting middle linebacker by 1967 on one of the NFL best defenses at the time. He remained with Los Angeles until 1970, starting 40 games and helping the Rams to 2 Coastal Division titles.
Myron Pottios | Notre Dame
Before he started his 12-year career in the NFL he was a standout linebacker/offensive lineman at Notre Dame.
Steelers Defense Closes in on Jim Brown
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense closes in on Cleveland's Hall of Fame fullback Jim Brown. One Steeler defender goes low as fellow team mates Myron Pottios (#66) and Joe Krupa (#75) move in to assist in stopping the Brown's legend.
Redskins Defender Myron Pottios
The veteran of 12 seasons he finished his career with the Washington Redskins starting in Super Bowl VII against the Miami Dolphins. That season, in the NFC Championship game against Dallas, the Redskins defense held Roger Staubach and teh rest of the Cowboys offense to only 169 yards of total offense and but 3 points.
Ram Defenders Late 1960s
So many great names on those Los Angeles Rams defenses of late decade of the 1960s. Ranked in the NFL's Top 10 every year he was there as a starter. Here he walks to the sidelines accompanied by All-Pro Safety Ed Meador.
Myron Pottios 1974 Washington Redskins Topps Card
His Topps card from his 12th and final season in the NFL. This card is actually from 1974 set but 1973 was officially his last year playing.
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A 2nd round pick of Pittsburgh in the 1961 draft he spent 5 years with the Steelers (he was injured the entire 1962 season) making the Pro Bowl 3 of those seasons. During his time there he had 7 interceptions.
Washington Redskins Defense Stops Dallas Cowboys Calvin Hill
Both Jack Pardee and Myron Pottios had been major players with the LA Rams great defenses of the late 1960s. When Head Coach George Allen took over Washington both joined him there and the defensive success continued through the early 1970s. Here we see middle linebacker Pottios (#66) take on the block of Cowboy fullback Walt Garrison (#32) and simultaneously stuff runner Calvin Hill (#35) as Pardee (#32) moves in low to help out.
Rams Linebackers in the 1960s
The starting linebacking corps of the Los Angeles Rams during the mid-1960s. Maxie Baughan (#55), Myron Pottios (#66) and Jack Pardee (#32). The Rams defense was one best during the end of the 1960s decade helping Los Angeles to 4 consecutive winning seasons from 1967 to 1970 and 2 Coastal Divisional titles. In 1971 Pottios and Pardee would follow head coach to Washington where the winning tradition would continue.
Myron Pottios Washington Redskins 1971-1973
In 1971 he followed head coach George Allen to Washington where he played he played in 32 games on those outstanding Redskins defense of the early 70s. He was the starting Middle Linebacker for 5 consecutive post-season games including Super Bowl VII in 1972. He retired from football following the 1973 season after a 12-year career. He has 3 Pro Bowls (1961, 1963 and 1964) to his credit. His career totals - 129 games played, 106 starts, 12 interceptions and 11 fumble recoveries. He also has 7 post season games to his credit.
Myron Pottios LA Rams NFL
Joining the Los Angeles Rams in 1966 he was the starting middle linebacker by 1967 on one of the NFL best defenses at the time. He remained with Los Angeles until 1970, starting 40 games and helping the Rams to 2 Coastal Division titles.
Maxie Baughan, Myron Pottios and Ed Meador of the LA Rams
His time with the Los Angeles Rams was well spent. In contrast with his days at Pittsburgh, the Rams fielded a much more successful franchise that enjoyed a winning season every year he was there as well as one of the top defenses in the NFL at the time. Here, along with team mates Maxie Baughan (#55) and Ed Meador (#21) Redskins receiver Jerry Smith is rudely brought down after a catch.
LA Rams Linebacker Myron Pottios 1966-1970
Joining the Los Angeles Rams in 1966 he was the starting middle linebacker by 1967 on one of the NFL best defenses at the time. He remained with Los Angeles until 1970, starting 40 games and helping the Rams to 2 Coastal Division titles.
1969 Los Angeles Rams Defense on the Practice Field
Rams Linebacker Myron Pottios
Joining the Los Angeles Rams in 1966 he was the starting middle linebacker by 1967 on one of the NFL best defenses at the time. He remained with Los Angeles until 1970, starting 40 games and helping the Rams to 2 Coastal Division titles.
Myron Pottios High School Stadium Flyer
Before he was a two-way player at Notre Dame in the late 1950s, he was getting the attention of college recruiters while having an outstanding high school career at Charleroi High School in Pennsylvania. The Stadium there is named in his honor.
Myron Pottios Pittsburgh Steelers Linebacker
A 2nd round pick of Pittsburgh in the 1961 draft he spent 5 years with the Steelers (he was injured the entire 1962 season) making the Pro Bowl 3 of those seasons. During his time there he had 7 interceptions.
Former Steelers Linebacker Myron Pottios in 2007
The Former Pro Bowl linebacker is honored along with other Steelers players who were named to the Steelers Legends team during half-time festivities of the Steelers-Bills game at Heinz Field in 2007. The members of this exclusive group are recognized as the top players of the pre-1970's decades of Steeler football. Pottios was a 2nd round draft pick out of Notre Dame for the Steelers in 1961 and he was selected to play in 3 Pro Bowls as a Steeler before playing with head coach George Allen on the outstanding LA Rams defenses of the late 60s. When Allen became the head coach of the Washington Redskins he traded to get Pottios on the Redskins. He remained a Redskin until he his 12th and final NFL season in 1973.
LA Rams 1966 to 1970 Myron Pottios
Joining the Los Angeles Rams in 1966 he was the starting middle linebacker by 1967 on one of the NFL best defenses at the time. He remained with Los Angeles until 1970, starting 40 games and helping the Rams to 2 Coastal Division titles.
NFL Myron Pottios Pittsburgh Steelers Linebacker
A 2nd round pick of Pittsburgh in the 1961 draft he spent 5 years with the Steelers (he was injured the entire 1962 season) making the Pro Bowl 3 of those seasons. During his time there he had 7 interceptions.
