Donnie Shell was one of the 1970s Steelers greatest players ... Sure enough, Shell slipped on the Rose Bowl turf at his first attempt to bring down Tyler as he cut back down the far sideline.

Among that defense was safety Donnie Shell. During a Houston Oilers game against Pittsburgh in 1985, former Hall of Fame QB Warren Moon was hit so hard by Shell, it changed how he played the game ...

With Donnie Shell, the Steelers had both. At South Carolina State, Shell played linebacker and then some safety for Coach Willie Jeffries, ... but it cracked one of Campbell's ribs and sent him to the ...

Donnie Shell was the backbone to Pittsburgh's "Steel Curtain" defense of the 1970s. ... with the Pittsburgh Steelers, ... none more so than a game when Shell sent the bullish back to the sideline.

One of the greatest Steelers not in the Hall of Fame is one of the top 10 greatest safeties of all-time, according to NFL.com's Gil Brandt.

From undrafted to unforgettable, Donnie Shell's Hall of Fame career summarizes why the 1970s Steelers were so successful. Click here for important updates to our privacy policy.

The rookie slot corner's two interceptions of Aaron Rodgers were crucial in the Steelers' win over the Jets. ... Donnie Shell or any other defensive ... So after racing up the sideline for 20 ...