Polamalu is featured on the cover of the scholastic childrens book national football league megastars which. Each nfl team nominated one of its players for the award, which recognizes nfl players who exemplify outstanding sportsmanship on the field. Troy polamalu shows off his weatherman skills for kdkatv. Troy polamalu s, steelers top 100 players of 20 nfl. Outerstuff troy polamalu pittsburgh steelers jersey name and number tshirt. Pittsburgh steelers great troy polamalu was one of the best safeties of his era, but where does he rank alltime in nfl history. He was known for his trademark reckless onthefield play. He spent his entire career with the pittsburgh steelers and will be remembered as one of the alltime greats in franchise history. Like the oscars, simple hall of fame consideration marks nfl.
He was drafted in the first round 16th overall of the 2003 nfl draft by the steelers. The reality truly hit home when news broke of troy polamalus retirement. This section is showing information as of the end the 201920 season. Subscribe to the nfl youtube channel to see immediate ingame highlights from your favorite teams and players, daily.
Shares the life story of the nfl player nicknamed the tasmanian devil, from his early life in a gangridden community to his super bowl success with the pittsburgh steelers. His professional career lasted for 11 years and played for pittsburgh steeler during his career in nfl. Apr 10, 2015 troy polamalu announced his retirement on thursday, and the quotes from the pittsburgh steelers brass made plain how much he means to his franchise. Troy polamalu biography affair, married, wife, ethnicity. Troy polamalu announced his retirement on thursday, and the quotes from the pittsburgh steelers brass made plain how much he means to his franchise. Cordarrelle patterson named to 2016 pfwa allnfl and allnfc teams by adam carlson.
Troy polamalu pro football hall of fame official site. Sb nation is the largest independent sports media brand, consisting of, and over 300 fancentric team communities. April 19, 1981 is a retired american football strong safety who played his entire twelveyear career for the pittsburgh steelers of the national football league nfl. He could literally make it from one end of the field to the other before you could blink and frequently lined up in unorthodox positions i actually think he spent a good percentage of his snaps in his final season lined up as a linebacker. Pittsburgh steelers safety troy polamalu jars the ball free from green bay packers quarterback matt flynn, and the fumble is recovered by defensive end brett.
Examining whether troy polamalu will be a firstballot hall of famer despite an incredible career, troy polamalu isnt guaranteed to get into the hall of fame on the first ballot. Even though he disagreed with us, he turned it into a worldwide conversation. Troy polamalu biosalary, net worth, married, children. No infringement is intended, all videos are edited to follow the free use guideline of youtube. A twotime allamerican out of the university of southern california, polamalu was drafted in the first round, 16th player overall, of the 2003 national football league draft. Want to know more about troy polamalu fantasy statistics and analytics. Every week during the season, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, this weeks schedule, top performers, fantasy drops and adds, new debuts and interesting tidbits. Again, the longevity angle comes into play here, 38 more pds isnt insignificant. Troy polamalu ranked 61st on nfl top 100 list behind. A look back at the best plays in troy polamalus career. Troy was one of the most dynamic safeties to ever play in that, as an offensive coordinator, you always had to account for him. Troy polamalu wins nfls 2011 ap defensive player of the. Troy has helped bring his team, the pittsburgh steelers, to two super bowl championships.
Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. The premier safety of his era, troy polamalu played his entire 12year professional football career with the pittsburgh steelers. Disclaimer all clips property of the and nfl network. Pittsburgh steelers safety troy polamalu was named the 2011 defensive player of the year by the associated press, announced live on nfl network monday night. Follow troy on facebook the polamalu s charitable work. Troy polamalu apparently wasnt exactly happy when he retired before the 2015 nfl season. Nfl series 29 6 inch troy polamalu pittsburgh steelers chase variant retro uniform action figur by mcfarlane toys. Jun 06, 2017 disclaimer all clips property of the nfl. Troy polamalu biography affair, married, wife, ethnicity, nationality, salary, net worth, height married biography who is troy polamalu.
We got under the skin of the president of the united states. Get the latest troy polamalu news, photos, rankings, lists and more on bleacher report. To join our email list and get notified when we launch the 202021 nfl section about a week before the season starts, register for a. Considered to be one of the best defensive players in the nfl, troy uses his incredible speed, agility, and strength to intercept passes and tackle opponents. Maybe the statkeepers can add a new one to the books. Former nfl head coach bill cowher talks troy polamalu on the re show 41015 duration. Polamalu underwent prp therapy in 2009 after he suffered a mcl injury in a game against the tennessee titans.
Troy polamalu is an unstoppable forcewith incredible hair. Last night troy polamalu announced that he is retiring from the nfl after 12 seasons in the league. He played as a strong safety for the pittsburgh steelers of the national football league. Troy polamalu has avoided steelers since being pushed. Troy polamalu was born on april 19, 1981 in garden grove, california, usa as troy aumua polamalu. Polamalu signed a threeyear deal with the pittsburgh steelers before the 2014 season, however by seasons end, the steelers decided they didnt want his salary on the books any longer. To sack the opposing quarterback while upside down after leaping over. Follow full coverage of troy polamalu during the 2003 nfl draft on.
Complete source for pro football history including complete player, team, and league stats, awards, records, leaders, rookies and scores. Troy polamalus unreal career highlights nfl legends. Troy polamalu news, stats, photos pittsburgh steelers. He also played football at the university of southern california and earned consensus allamerican.
The newlyformed alliance of american football launches its first season on feb. Apr 09, 2015 troy polamalu announced his retirement from the pittsburgh steelers and the nfl thursday in an interview with steel city insider publisher jim wexell. Polamalu joined kdka tv to talk about the weather for the upcoming wpial championships this weekend at heinz field. Mar 11, 2020 troy polamalu biography affair, married, wife, ethnicity, nationality, salary, net worth, height married biography who is troy polamalu. Troy polamalu is an unstoppable force with incredible hair. Troy polamalu is an american former football player. Unique perspectives on the daily sports topics that matter most. Troy polamalu superstars of pro football jim whiting on. Citing family as one of the primary reasons he was retiring from the nfl, polamalu had this to say to the heraldstandard on thursday evening. Born troy aumua on april 19, 1981 in garden grove, california, he is a. Had polamalu played the same amount of games as dawkins his numbers shoot up to 158.
Remembering troy polamalus legendary nfl career bleacher. Lets just say that his decision wasnt, in fact, completely his decision. Polamalu nominated for nfl sportsmanship award troy43. He is an actor, known for moana 2016, nfl monday night football 1970 and the nfl on cbs 1956. Nfl fans wont have to wait for long after super bowl liii to get a new football fix.
Polamalu was one of the nfls defensive stars of the 2000s. The modernday version of the steel curtain has finally closed for the pittsburgh steelers. Outside of football, what is troy polamalus true passion. Vikings hire troy polamalus uncle as new running backs coach.
Both players are gamechangers and helped lead the top two defenses in the nfl to this years super bowl. Troy polamalu announced his retirement from the pittsburgh steelers and the nfl thursday in an interview with steel city insider publisher jim. He has been married to theodora holmes since january 27, 2005. Under the threat of missing playoff games and the opportunity to play in the super bowl if the team made it that far, polamalu gave prp therapy a. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books. Safety troy polamalu and guard alan faneca are among 15 finalists for. Troy polamalu says troy polamalu didnt deserve dpoy award. The steelers troy polamalu may have retired, but the steelers still own the rights to his contract were he to decide to come back and play once again. Who are exsteelers troy polamalu, alan faneca up against to. Troy polamalus time in pittsburgh may come to an end this offseason, according to ed bouchette of the pittsburgh postgazette, who said in an appearance on 93. Nfl medias steve wyche explores the history of polynesian players in the nfl. Pittsburgh steelers safety troy polamalu says hes retiring after 12 seasons eighttime pro bowl safety is retiring after 12 seasons, all with the steelers polamalu was named nfls defensive. Troy aumua polamalu is a former american football strong safety who played his entire twelveyear career for the pittsburgh steelers of the national football league nfl.
Should he average his career pace, polamalu wouldve finished with 45 ints. The steelers nominee is safety troy polamalu, who throughout his career has epitomized sportsmanship and has earned the respect of teammates, coaches and opponents for his approach to the game. April 19, 1981 is a former american football strong safety who played his entire twelveyear career for the pittsburgh steelers of the national football league nfl. Mcfarlane toys 6 nfl series 14 troy polamalu black jersey. Examining whether troy polamalu will be a firstballot. Troy polamalu bleacher report latest news, videos and. Troy aumua polamalu born troy aumua on april 19, 1981, in garden grove, california is a professional american football strong safety for the pittsburgh steelers of the national football league.
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