THE 1956 PITTSBURGH STEELERS

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THE 1950 PITTSBURGH STEELERS vs THE BROWNS

THE 1951 PITTSBURGH STEELERS at THE EAGLES

THE 1952 PITTSBURGH STEELERS vs THE BROWNS

THE 1953 PITTSBURGH STEELERS at THE LIONS

THE 1954 PITTSBURGH STEELERS at THE BROWNS

THE 1955 PITTSBURGH STEELERS at THE BROWNS

THE 1957 PITTSBURGH STEELERS at THE BROWNS

THE 1958 PITTSBURGH STEELERS vs THE BROWNS

THE 1959 PITTSBURGH STEELERS at THE BROWNS

THE DECADES INDEX
No.
 Name
School
Position
Weight
Height
Yrs. Pro
42 Alban, Dick
Northwestern
HB
195
6'1"
5
27 Baldacci, Lou
Michigan
HB
200
6'2"
1
80 Butler, Jack
St. Bonaventure
HB
200
6'1"
6
49 Chandnois, Lynn
Michigan State
HB
205
6'2"
7
45 Davis, Art
Mississippi State
HB-E
200
6'1"
1
60 Dodrill, Dale
Colorado A & M
G
210
6'0"
6
24 Ford, Henry
Pittsburgh
HB
184
5'11"
1
72 Gaona, Bob
Wake Forest
T
245
6'2"
4
26 Glick, Gary
Colorado A & M
HB
200
6'2"
1
65 Jecha, Ralph
Northwestern
G
235
6'2"
1
75 Krupa, Joe
Purdue
G
240
6'2"
1
18 Marchibroda, Ted
Detroit
OB
170
5'11"
3
25 Mathews, Ray
Clemson
HB-E
190
6'0"
6
64 Matuszak, Marv
Tulsa
G
230
6'2"
3
87 McClarren, Jack
Bethune-Cookman
E
220
6'4"
2
76 McClung, Willie
Florida A & M
T
245
6'1"
2
61 McFadden, Mary
Michigan State
G
230
610"
2
84 McPeak, Bill
Pittsburgh
E
220
6'2"
8
62 Michalik, Art
St. Ambrose
G
230
6'2"
4
81 Nickel, Elbie
Cincinnati
E-B
215
6'1"
10
89 O'Brien, Jack
Florida
E-B
215
6'1"
2
85 O'Malley, Joe
Georgia
E
215
6'2"
2
86 O'Neil, Bob
Notre Dame
E
225
6'1"
1
41 Perry, Lowell
Michigan
E
195
6'1"
1
50 Reger, John
Pittsburgh
FB
215
6'0"
2
33 Rogel, Fran
Penn State
FB
205
5'11"
7
12 Scarbath, Jack
Maryland
OB
200
6'2"
2
35 Shepard, Charles
N Texas State
FB
215
6'2"
1
70 Stautner, Ernie
Boston U.
T-G
235
6'2"
7
52 Tarasovic, George
L. S. U.
C
245
6'4"
4
57 Taylor, Jim
Baylor
C
230
6'2"
1
74 Varrichione, Frank
Notre Dame
T
230
6'3"
2
39 Watson, Sid
Northeastern
HB-E
185
5'11"
2

Bill McPeak Defensive End

The National Football League has been proud to include in its ranks through the years outstanding coaches and players graduated from The University of Pittsburgh.

Bill McPeak is the first Panther graduated to be entrusted with coaching duties while still active as a player. The smiling Irishman has achieved this singular honour because he is more than just a sturdy defensive wingman. In seven years as a pro, McPeak has proven an ardent student of the gridiron sport. Coupled with his above average intelligence, this keen interest made Bill a logical choice for a coaching spot.

Following his years as an All- American end at the Sky Scraper University, McPeak was drafted and later cut by the Cleveland Browns. Coach Paul Brown has referred to McPeak's release as, "'My biggest mistake as a coach in the Pro League." Perhaps the release also explains why Bill has been most effective against the Browns.

A Cleveland reporter reviewing the 55-27 Steelers win over the Browns in 1954 wrote, "The Steeler right end, McPeak, spent more time in the Browns’ backfield than most of the Cleveland halfbacks."

Bill's intense desire to win has marked his play since he joined the club in 1947. Nobody is more critical of player McPeak's performances than coach McPeak.

When not engaged in gridiron chores The Steelers' defensive captain is employed by a Pittsburgh Tire Concern.

Although he possesses the essentials necessary for success in business, it is assumed that most of McPeak's future will be spent teaching the Pigskin Fundamentals. He has learned so well himself.