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An eight-time Pro Bowl and six-time All-Pro selection, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall Of Fame in 2020, his first year of eligibility. Polamalu played college football for the USC Trojans , earning consensus All-American honors in 2002.
During his storied tenure, Polamalu was a defensive leader who guided the Steelers to seven playoff appearances in 12 years, five division titles, and them win two of their three Super Bowl appearances – XL and XLIII.
- Polamalu Sends Steelers to Super Bowl with Pick-Six. Game: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens. When: January 18, 2009. The 2009 AFC Championship Game saw two division rivals go head-to-head for a spot in the Super Bowl.
- Entire 2010 Season. When: 2010-11 Season. While it is not considered a specific moment, Polamalu’s 2010 season was the most prolific of his career and worthy of including in this list.
- Polamalu Wins First Super Bowl. Game: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Seattle Seahawks. When: February 5, 2006. Super Bowl victories are typically a statistic tied to quarterbacks, but when you’re a defensive leader on a Super Bowl-winning team, it also is included in your resume.
- First Career Pick-Six. Game: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals. When: October 6, 2004. In a Week 4 matchup with the Bengals, Pittsburgh found itself leading, 21-17, with just over two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.
Feb 3, 2022 · Polamalu became a member of the USC Athletics Hall of Fame on May 15, 2018. He learned about the development from Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Lynn Swann, who also has the same USC Trojans and Pittsburgh Steelers background as Polamalu.
Known for his fearless hitting and flying tackles, Troy Polamalu ranks among the greatest defensive backs in USC history. He becomes the 32nd Trojan player to be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers Polamalu and Bill Cowher will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday night (6:30 p.m. ET, ESPN) in Canton, Ohio, becoming the first duo of player...
Aug 5, 2021 · With the 2020 induction ceremony being pushed back a year, both the 2020 and 2021 Hall of Fame inductees will be celebrated on consecutive nights in Canton, Ohio. Let’s take a look back at Polamalu’s career, stats, highlights, and net worth after finishing his NFL career.
