The Steel Curtain defense was led by MLB Jack Lambert in 1976
THE STEEL CURTAIN - The Greatest Defense Ever in 1976
In 1976 during a stretch of 9 games, the Steelers "Steel Curtain" Defense had 5 shut outs and gave up only 28 points, an average of three points per game. If you do not count the Houston game when they gave up 16 points, the Steel Curtain yielded only 12 points in 8 games, an average of 1.5 points allowed per game. In one stretch the Steelers had a streak of 22 consecutive quarters – 5+ games - without giving up a touchdown.
Remember When
GAME OF THE CENTURY - Elvin Hayes Dominates Lew Alcindor - 52,693 at the Houston Astrodome Witness History
January 20, 1968
Houston Astrodome
Last night, in what will certainly be considered the “greatest game” of the century, the University of Houston led by Elvin Hayes and his last minute free throws, upset the undefeated and top ranked UCLA Bruins in front of a overflowing capacity crowd at the Houston Astrodome 71 – 69. This epic battle was dominated by Hayes, who continuously frustrated Lew Alcindor, who was playing with double vision from an eye abrasion. The loss ended the Bruin’s 47 game winning streak.
This was not just a game, this was history. This was sports and entertainment on prime time national television. This was a stage that will change sports as we know it today. An overflowing crowd of 52,693 fans in an indoor baseball stadium witnessed what will surely set the bar for the future of Prime Time sporting events.