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* 9× [[Pro Bowl]] selection ([[1976 Pro Bowl|1975]], [[1977 Pro Bowl|1976]], [[1978 Pro Bowl|1977]], [[1979 Pro Bowl|1978]], [[1980 Pro Bowl|1979]], [[1981 Pro Bowl|1980]], [[1982 Pro Bowl|1981]], [[1983 Pro Bowl|1982]], [[1984 Pro Bowl|1983]])
  
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* 7× First-team [[All-Pro]] selection ([[1975 All-Pro Team|1975]], [[1976 All-Pro Team|1976]], [[1979 All-Pro Team|1979]], [[1980 All-Pro Team|1980]], [[1981 All-Pro Team|1981]], [[1982 All-Pro Team|1982]], [[1983 All-Pro Team|1983]])
  
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* 4× [[Super Bowl]] champion ([[Super Bowl IX|IX]], [[Super Bowl X|X]], [[Super Bowl XIII|XIII]], [[Super Bowl XIV|XIV]])
  
* 4× [[Super Bowl]] champion ([[Super Bowl IX|IX]], [[Super Bowl X|X]], [[Super Bowl XIII|XIII]], [[Super Bowl XIV|XIV]])
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* 9× [[Pro Bowl]] ([[1976 Pro Bowl|1975]]–[[1984 Pro Bowl|1983]])
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'''John Harold "Jack" Lambert''' (born July 8, 1952) is a former [[National Football League|NFL]] [[linebacker]] in [[American football]]. He was a member of four winning Super Bowl teams in his 11 year career with the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]], and is recognized among fans of the team as one of the best players in team history.
  
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'''John Harold Lambert''' (born July 8, 1952) is a former [[American football]] [[linebacker]] who played in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). Recognized by the [[Pro Football Hall of Fame]] in 1990 as "the premier linebacker of his era," Lambert was the starting middle linebacker for four [[Super Bowl]]-winning teams during an 11-year career with the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]].<ref>http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/member.jsp?player_id=118 Member profile</ref>
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==Early years through college==
  
==Early years through college==
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Lambert was born in [[Mantua, Ohio]]. He played football for [[Kent State University|Kent State]], winning two All-[[Mid-American Conference]] linebacker honors. [[Don James (American football)|Don James]] was his head coach. [[Alabama Crimson Tide football]] coach [[Nick Saban]] and [[Missouri Tigers football]] coach [[Gary Pinkel]] were teammates.<ref>http://www.kentstatesports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/201010206lkk4t</ref>
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Lambert was born in [[Mantua, Ohio]]. He played football for [[Kent State University|Kent State]], winning two All-[[Mid-American Conference]] linebacker honors. [[Don James (American football)|Don James]] was his head coach. [[Alabama football]] coach [[Nick Saban]] and former [[Missouri football]] coach [[Gary Pinkel]] were his teammates.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kentstatesports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/201010206lkk4t |title=Archived copy |accessdate=November 17, 2010 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101128133742/http://www.kentstatesports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/201010206lkk4t |archivedate=November 28, 2010 }}</ref>
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During his college career, he was originally going to study to become a veterinarian.
   
 
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Lambert was selected by the [[Steelers]] in the second round of the [[1974 NFL Draft]], though many pro football coaches and scouts{{Who|date=April 2010}} thought he was too small to play linebacker in the NFL. (Lambert played quarterback at Crestwood HS before switching to defensive end at Kent State.) While most of his pro career he was reported to be 6'4" and 220 pounds in the program, he measured 6'3½" and 204 pounds as a rookie.
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Lambert was selected by the [[Steelers]] in the second round of the [[1974 NFL Draft]], though many pro football coaches and scouts thought he was too small to play linebacker in the NFL. (Lambert played quarterback at Crestwood HS before switching to defensive end at Kent State.) While most of his pro career he was reported to be 6'4" and 220 pounds in the program, he measured 6'3½" and 204 pounds as a rookie.
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Lambert was the prototypical middle linebacker for what became the [[Tampa Two]] defense. [[Bud Carson]], in his "Double-Rotating Zone" defense where safeties played back in a two-deep zone and the corner-backs played in two shallow zones or in bump-and-run coverage, instead of having the middle linebacker close to the line in run support, had the middle linebacker drop back into a middle zone to cover the seam between the safeties. Middle linebackers had not been tasked in such a way previously ([[Dick Butkus]] and [[Ray Nitschke]] being the epitomes of the run-support middle linebacker), but Lambert's size, speed, and talents facilitated the new role.<ref>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1114104/2/index.htm accessed August 28, 2012</ref>
   
 
The Steelers took a chance on Lambert when he replaced injured middle linebacker [[Henry Davis (American football)|Henry Davis]]. Lambert went on to earn the [[NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award]] as a central figure on a great Steeler defense that went on to win their first [[Super Bowl]] by beating the Minnesota Vikings 16-6 in [[Super Bowl IX]].
  
The Steelers took a chance on Lambert when he replaced injured middle linebacker [[Henry Davis (American football)|Henry Davis]]. Lambert went on to earn the [[NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award]] as a central figure on a great Steeler defense that went on to win their first [[Super Bowl]] by beating the Minnesota Vikings 16-6 in [[Super Bowl IX]].
   
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Lambert prided himself on his ability to hit hard and intimidate the opposition. He was the Steelers starting middle linebacker, for eleven seasons, and according to Steelers media guides averaged 146 tackles per season through his 10th year. He recorded only 19 in his 11th and final season because of an injury suffered to his toe.
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Lambert prided himself on his ability to hit hard and intimidate the opposition. He was the Steelers starting middle linebacker for eleven seasons and, according to Steelers media guides, averaged 146 tackles per season through his 10th year. He recorded only 19 in his 11th and final season because of a toe injury.
   
 
Lambert amassed 28 career interceptions, 1,479 career tackles (1,045 solo), and (officially) 23½ [[quarterback sack|sacks]].<ref>http://news.Rams.com/mediarelations/careerstats/jlambert{{dead link|date=October 2010}}</ref> In a nine-year span, Jack Lambert was named to nine straight Pro Bowls and was NFL Defensive Player of the Year once.
  
Lambert amassed 28 career interceptions, 1,479 career tackles (1,045 solo), and (officially) 23½ [[quarterback sack|sacks]].<ref>http://news.Rams.com/mediarelations/careerstats/jlambert{{dead link|date=October 2010}}</ref> In a nine-year span, Jack Lambert was named to nine straight Pro Bowls and was NFL Defensive Player of the Year once.
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Lambert's [[maxillary lateral incisor|four upper]] [[maxillary central incisor|front teeth]] were missing as a result of taking an elbow in [[basketball]] during [[high school]]. Although he had a [[removable partial denture]] he wore in public, he didn't wear it during games, and pictures of Lambert's toothless snarl became an iconic image of the famous Steeler defense.
  
Lambert's [[maxillary lateral incisor|four upper]] [[maxillary central incisor|front teeth]] were missing as a result of taking an elbow in [[basketball]] during [[high school]]. Although he had a [[removable partial denture]] he wore in public, he didn't wear it during games, and pictures of Lambert's toothless snarl became an iconic image of the famous Steeler defense.
   
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In 1976, Lambert assumed the role as leader of the Steelers after star defensive tackle [[Joe Greene (American football)|"Mean Joe" Greene]] missed several games due to a chronic back injury. After quarterback [[Terry Bradshaw]], receiver [[Lynn Swann]] and several other starters went down with injuries, the Steelers struggled to a 1–4 record. At a "players only" meeting, Lambert made it clear that "the only way we are going to the playoffs to defend our title is to win them all from here out."{{Attribution needed|date=April 2010}} In a remarkable nine-game span, the Steelers defense allowed only two touchdowns and a total of 28 points, including five shutouts. The Steelers won all of these games and finished at 10–4. The defense gave up only a record low 138 points for the entire season. Eight of the eleven defensive starters on the Steelers made the [[Pro Bowl]] that year. Jack Lambert was named [[NFL Defensive Player of the Year]] in 1976.
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In 1976, Lambert assumed the role as leader of the Steelers after star defensive tackle [[Joe Greene (American football)|"Mean Joe" Greene]] missed several games due to a chronic back injury. After quarterback [[Terry Bradshaw]], receiver [[Lynn Swann]] and several other starters went down with injuries, the Steelers struggled to a 1–4 record. At a "players only" meeting, Lambert made it clear that "the only way we are going to the playoffs to defend our title is to win them all from here out."{{cite quote|date=December 2017}} In a remarkable nine-game span, the Steelers defense allowed only two touchdowns and a total of 28 points, including five shutouts. The Steelers won all of these games and finished at 10–4. The defense gave up only a record low 138 points for the entire season. Eight of the eleven defensive starters on the Steelers made the [[Pro Bowl]] that year. Jack Lambert was named [[NFL Defensive Player of the Year]] in 1976.
   
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During the 1984 season, a severe and recurring case of [[turf toe]] sidelined him, after which he retired. A bachelor throughout his NFL career, Lambert got married after retirement. Currently he and his wife Lisa live in the Pittsburgh suburb of [[Worthington, Pennsylvania]], with their four children (Lauren, Elizabeth, John and Ty.)
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During the 1984 season, a severe and recurring case of [[turf toe]] sidelined him, after which he retired. A bachelor throughout his NFL career, Lambert got married after retirement.
   
 
He has been a long time volunteer [[Pennsylvania Game Commission|deputy wildlife officer]] and he now focuses on coaching youth baseball and basketball, tending to his land and maintaining his town's ball fields. He also played on a men's ice hockey team in nearby [[Harmarville, Pennsylvania]].
  
He has been a long time volunteer [[Pennsylvania Game Commission|deputy wildlife officer]] and he now focuses on coaching youth baseball and basketball, tending to his land and maintaining his town's ball fields. He also played on a men's ice hockey team in nearby [[Harmarville, Pennsylvania]].
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==Broadcasting career==
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Lambert was a member of the [[NFL on Westwood One]] as an analyst.
   
 
==Honors==
  
==Honors==
 
In 2004, the [[Fox Sports Net]] series ''[[The Sports List]]'' named Lambert as the toughest football player of all time.
  
In 2004, the [[Fox Sports Net]] series ''[[The Sports List]]'' named Lambert as the toughest football player of all time.
   
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While Lambert's number, 58, is one of many jersey numbers "unofficially retired" by the team (the Steelers have retired only one jersey number-Ernie Stautner's number 70), his jersey number has perhaps gotten the most attention out of all such jersey numbers. When Lambert retired, he reportedly told the equipment manager that he was not to issue number 58 again.
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While Lambert's number, 58, is one of many jersey numbers "unofficially retired" by the team (the Steelers have retired two jersey numbers-number 70 and 75, worn by [[Ernie Stautner]] and [[Joe Greene (American football)|Joe Greene]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11286799/joe-greene-no-75-retired-pittsburgh-steelers|title=Greene's No. 75 to be retired by Steelers|author=|date=|website=go.com}}</ref>), his jersey number has perhaps gotten the most attention out of all such jersey numbers. When Lambert retired, he reportedly told the equipment manager that he was not to issue number 58 again. Lambert later fought with the equipment manager outside of the facility because of a misunderstanding about his number.{{citation needed|date=February 2016}}
   
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Lambert was inducted into the [[Pro Football Hall of Fame]] in 1990.
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Lambert was inducted into the [[Pro Football Hall of Fame]] in 1990. Lambert was voted to the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] 75th Anniversary team. [[NFL Network]]'s countdown show, [[NFL Top 10]], named Lambert the number 8 "Most Feared Tackler" and the number 5 "Pittsburgh Steeler" of all time.
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Jack Lambert
File:Jack Lambert in December 1975.JPG
Lambert in December 1975
No. 58     
Middle linebacker
Personal information
Date of birth: (1952-07-08) July 8, 1952 (age 71)
Place of birth: Mantua, Ohio
Career information
College: Kent State
NFL Draft: 1974 / Round: 2 / Pick: 46
No regular season or postseason appearances
Career history
* Pittsburgh Steelers (1974–1984)
Career highlights and awards
* 4× Super Bowl champion (IX, X, XIII, XIV)
Tackles     1,479[1]
Games played     146
Interceptions     28
Sacks     23.5[1]
Stats at pro-football-reference.com
Pro Football Hall of Fame

John Harold Lambert (born July 8, 1952) is a former American football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL). Recognized by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990 as "the premier linebacker of his era," Lambert was the starting middle linebacker for four Super Bowl-winning teams during an 11-year career with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[2]

Early years through college

Lambert was born in Mantua, Ohio. He played football for Kent State, winning two All-Mid-American Conference linebacker honors. Don James was his head coach. Alabama football coach Nick Saban and former Missouri football coach Gary Pinkel were his teammates.[3] During his college career, he was originally going to study to become a veterinarian.

Professional career

Lambert was selected by the Steelers in the second round of the 1974 NFL Draft, though many pro football coaches and scouts thought he was too small to play linebacker in the NFL. (Lambert played quarterback at Crestwood HS before switching to defensive end at Kent State.) While most of his pro career he was reported to be 6'4" and 220 pounds in the program, he measured 6'3½" and 204 pounds as a rookie.

Lambert was the prototypical middle linebacker for what became the Tampa Two defense. Bud Carson, in his "Double-Rotating Zone" defense where safeties played back in a two-deep zone and the corner-backs played in two shallow zones or in bump-and-run coverage, instead of having the middle linebacker close to the line in run support, had the middle linebacker drop back into a middle zone to cover the seam between the safeties. Middle linebackers had not been tasked in such a way previously (Dick Butkus and Ray Nitschke being the epitomes of the run-support middle linebacker), but Lambert's size, speed, and talents facilitated the new role.[4]

The Steelers took a chance on Lambert when he replaced injured middle linebacker Henry Davis. Lambert went on to earn the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award as a central figure on a great Steeler defense that went on to win their first Super Bowl by beating the Minnesota Vikings 16-6 in Super Bowl IX.

Lambert prided himself on his ability to hit hard and intimidate the opposition. He was the Steelers starting middle linebacker for eleven seasons and, according to Steelers media guides, averaged 146 tackles per season through his 10th year. He recorded only 19 in his 11th and final season because of a toe injury.

Lambert amassed 28 career interceptions, 1,479 career tackles (1,045 solo), and (officially) 23½ sacks.[5] In a nine-year span, Jack Lambert was named to nine straight Pro Bowls and was NFL Defensive Player of the Year once.

Lambert's four upper front teeth were missing as a result of taking an elbow in basketball during high school. Although he had a removable partial denture he wore in public, he didn't wear it during games, and pictures of Lambert's toothless snarl became an iconic image of the famous Steeler defense.

In 1976, Lambert assumed the role as leader of the Steelers after star defensive tackle "Mean Joe" Greene missed several games due to a chronic back injury. After quarterback Terry Bradshaw, receiver Lynn Swann and several other starters went down with injuries, the Steelers struggled to a 1–4 record. At a "players only" meeting, Lambert made it clear that "the only way we are going to the playoffs to defend our title is to win them all from here out."[this quote needs a citation] In a remarkable nine-game span, the Steelers defense allowed only two touchdowns and a total of 28 points, including five shutouts. The Steelers won all of these games and finished at 10–4. The defense gave up only a record low 138 points for the entire season. Eight of the eleven defensive starters on the Steelers made the Pro Bowl that year. Jack Lambert was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1976.

During the 1984 season, a severe and recurring case of turf toe sidelined him, after which he retired. A bachelor throughout his NFL career, Lambert got married after retirement.

He has been a long time volunteer deputy wildlife officer and he now focuses on coaching youth baseball and basketball, tending to his land and maintaining his town's ball fields. He also played on a men's ice hockey team in nearby Harmarville, Pennsylvania.

Broadcasting career

Lambert was a member of the NFL on Westwood One as an analyst.

Honors

In 2004, the Fox Sports Net series The Sports List named Lambert as the toughest football player of all time.

While Lambert's number, 58, is one of many jersey numbers "unofficially retired" by the team (the Steelers have retired two jersey numbers-number 70 and 75, worn by Ernie Stautner and Joe Greene[6]), his jersey number has perhaps gotten the most attention out of all such jersey numbers. When Lambert retired, he reportedly told the equipment manager that he was not to issue number 58 again. Lambert later fought with the equipment manager outside of the facility because of a misunderstanding about his number.[citation needed]

Lambert was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990. Lambert was voted to the Pittsburgh Steelers 75th Anniversary team. NFL Network's countdown show, NFL Top 10, named Lambert the number 8 "Most Feared Tackler" and the number 5 "Pittsburgh Steeler" of all time.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://www.psacard.com/autographfacts/football/jack-lambert/612
  2. ↑ http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/member.jsp?player_id=118 Member profile
  3. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on November 28, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20101128133742/http://www.kentstatesports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/releases/201010206lkk4t. Retrieved November 17, 2010.
  4. ↑ http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1114104/2/index.htm accessed August 28, 2012
  5. ↑ http://news.Rams.com/mediarelations/careerstats/jlambert[dead link]
  6. ↑ "Greene's No. 75 to be retired by Steelers". http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11286799/joe-greene-no-75-retired-pittsburgh-steelers.

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