Donnie Shell #31 of the Pittsburgh Steelers Career Accomplishments Undrafted free agent in 1974 Pittsburgh Steelers (1974-87) 5x Pro Bowl selection 4x All-Pro selection 4x Super Bowl Champion His 51 interceptions were the most ever for a strong safety when he retired. 19 fumble recoveries Pro Football Hall of Fame selection Nicknamed "The Torpedo" due to his superior closing speed and eagerness to launch himself. Tony Dungy stated in his autobiography "Quiet Strength" that Shell was one of his closest friends on the team and a mentor on and off the field. While his stats match up with other great defensive backs in his or any era, numbers shouldn't define what made Shell unique. It was that fearlessness and effort that he played with on every snap. It was his peerless athleticism that enabled him to chase down the fastest of players. It was the leadership he displayed to his younger teammates, teaching them the Steeler Way of doing things.
2 add to yours for my hawks DAVE BROWN should be next 60 plus interceptions 1 pro bowl 1 super bowl with DONNIE SHELL in 1975 then traded to seattle in 1976 and was there until 1986.....
