Donnie Shell (born August 26, 1952) is an American former professional football player who was a safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL) between 1974 and 1987. Shell was a member of the Steelers famed Steel Curtain defense in the 1970s.

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Sep 13, 2022 · Donnie Shell was one of the best defensive backs ever to wear Pittsburgh Steelers black and gold. No strong safety has topped Shell’s 51 career interceptions in NFL history. His 19 fumble recoveries currently rank second in Steelers franchise history behind the legendary Jack Ham’s 21.

Donnie Shell, a two-time team MVP and All-Mid-Eastern Conference player at South Carolina State, signed as a free agent with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1974. A fierce hitter, Shell intercepted at least one pass in each of his 14 seasons with the Steelers.

Donnie Shell won four Super Bowls and was selected to represent the AFC in the Pro Bowl five consecutive times and retired as the NFL strong safety career leader in interceptions with 51. He started 11 straight years for the Steelers and was selected to the Steelers All-Time Team and to the NFL Silver Anniversary Super Bowl Team and the ...

Aug 5, 2021 · Donnie Shell was one of the last members of the Steelers dynasty when he retired in 1987. The "long shot" who couldn't catch ended his career with 51 career interceptions. He turned out far better than the 65 DBs who got a call on during the 1974 NFL draft and his wait to get the call for Canton was long overdue.

Donnie Shell was an inaugural member of the Steelers Hall of Honor as a member of the Class of 2017. Shell is also a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2020.

Donnie Shell won four Super Bowls and was selected to represent the AFC in the Pro Bowl five consecutive times and retired as the NFL strong safety career leader in interceptions with 51.

Donnie Shell won four Super Bowls and was selected to represent the AFC in the Pro Bowl five consecutive times and retired as the NFL strong safety career leader in interceptions with 51.

On December 19, 2019, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced that Donnie Shell was one of three former Steelers named as nominees for the Hall's special Centennial Class of 2020. Shell finished his career with 51 interceptions, still the most in NFL history for a strong safety.