One of the things I’ve always been enjoyed about sports are the unique names that many players have. For some reason, it has seemed that the Steelers have had some pretty colorful names adorning their rosters over the years. Therefore, the following is a compilation of the All-Time “name” team.
The critera for inclusion on this presigious all-time team is two-fold: Players must have played for the Steelers and they must have the most interesting name at their position (“interesting” could be either a strange and wonderful name or simply a name that’s just so stinkin fun to say). For a fun time say each of these players names in your head in the voice of Myron Cope. Hmmm..HA.
Offense
QB – Ben Roethlisberger (2004 – present)
WR – Louis Lipps (1984 – 1991)
WR – Yancey Thigpen (1992 – 1997)
TE – Mike Mularkey (1989 – 1991)
RB – John “Frenchy” Fuqua (1970 – 1976)
FB – Chris Fuamatu-Ma’afala (1998 -2002)
OT – Tunch Ilkin (1980 – 1992)
OG – Carlton Haselrig (1990 – 1993)
C – “Buzz” Nutter (1961 – 1964)
OG – Pete Ladygo (1952, 1954)
OT – Dick Fugler (1952)
Defense
DL – Taase Faumui (1994 -1995)
DL – Kimo Von Oelhoffen (2000 – 2005)
DL – Rollin Putzier (1988)
LB – Justin Kurpeikis (2001 – 2002)
LB – Jerry Olsavsky (1989 – 1997)
LB – Guy Ruff (1982)
LB – Hardy Nickerson (1987 – 1992)
CB – Chidi Iwuoma (2002 – 2006)
CB – Hank Poteat (2000 – 2002)
S – Troy Polamalu (2003 – present)
S – Carnell Lake (1989 – 1998)
Who did I miss? Check out the comments for some good “honorable mentions”.
8 Comments
February 18, 2008 at 2:58 pm
Dick Shiner
Weegie Thompson
Duval Love
Bo Orlando
Randle-el?
Great list!
February 18, 2008 at 3:45 pm
What about Plaxico Burress and Mean Joe Green?
The BUS and Chris Kemoateu (sp) ?
February 18, 2008 at 4:21 pm
Chuck, Steelady…good names! Those would all be great additions, I wish I had a bigger roster to fill out. We’ll make the comments the honorable mentions.
I actually had Plaxico on the list for a while but then bumped him in favor of Louis Lipps. As a kid I just loved that a pro football player was named “lipps”.
February 18, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Thanks, David!!
February 20, 2008 at 2:24 pm
David,
What about Whizzer White and Bam Morris?
February 20, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Totally…I remember when I thought of making the list I would definitely include Byron “Whizzer” White. Somehow when it came time to put the list together, he sliped my mind…I think he might of trumped Frenchy or I may have felt the pressure to create another RB slot.
If you haven’t noticed there are a TON of Steelers running backs with GREAT names.
February 20, 2008 at 5:09 pm
oh…and for the all-time worst Steelers name ever…
Steely McBeam.
This might be the first and only reference to him on this blog. I think if I don’t acknowledge his existence maybe, just maybe he won’t really exist.
August 31, 2009 at 12:04 am
Wee Gee Thompson, Cliff Stoudt