The Steel Curtain: 1970s Defensive Starters

Question 1

Name the Hall of Fame defensive tackle who anchored the interior of the Steel Curtain (known as 'Mean Joe').

Accepted Answer

Joe Greene

Question 2

Name the defensive end nicknamed for his long arms, a key pass rusher on the Steel Curtain.

Accepted Answer

L. C. Greenwood

Question 3

Name the other starting defensive end who partnered with L. C. Greenwood on the line.

Accepted Answer

Dwight White

Question 4

Name the defensive tackle who teamed with Joe Greene inside on the Steelers' line.

Accepted Answer

Ernie Holmes

Question 5

Name the Steelers linebacker known for his coverage and run support, who played outside linebacker and later entered the Hall of Fame.

Accepted Answer

Jack Ham

Question 6

Name the ferocious middle linebacker who was the emotional heart of the Steel Curtain.

Accepted Answer

Jack Lambert

Question 7

Name the veteran linebacker who often started alongside Ham and Lambert in the 1970s.

Accepted Answer

Andy Russell

Question 8

Name the shutdown cornerback who was a core member of the Steelers' secondary in the Steel Curtain era.

Accepted Answer

Mel Blount

Question 9

Name the safety who was part of the 1970s secondary and contributed in key playoff games.

Accepted Answer

Glen Edwards

Question 10

Name the other safety who frequently started in the Steel Curtain-era defensive backfield.

Accepted Answer

Mike Wagner

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