I can't help but chuckle every time I watch this clip. Week in and week out, Jack Lambert was absolutely ON FIRE for the game of football. A blazing f-ing inferno. And when the stakes were high, Lambert somehow ratcheted his level of rage even higher.
In the 1979 regular season finale vs. the Bills, the Steelers needed a victory to win the division and secure a bye. This ferocious tackle by Lambert, who picks up and body slams former teammate Mike Collier like a rag doll, is a concise resume of the butt-kicking the Steelers delivered that day as they steamrolled toward their 4th Super Bowl title.
"Lambert didn't see me coming until the last instant. He tried to square up but couldn't, and I drilled him -- just floored him. The play went for a score, and he got up cussing and yelling with the wildest eyes I've ever seen!" More...
Full Name: John Harold Lambert
Birthdate: July 8, 1952
Birthplace: Mantua, Ohio
High School: Crestwood High
Drafted: 1974, 2nd round, 1974
College: Kent State
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 220 lbs.
NFL Experience: 11 years
Retired: 1984 (Pittsburgh Steelers)
Hall of Fame Induction: 1990
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The Greatest Lambert Article Ever
A Must-Read! The image of Lambert was that of a toothless monster ravaging the NFL. But in reality, he was a quiet, extremely private man... a bird watcher and avid fisherman. Click here for the complete transcript of this classic, insightful '84 Sports Illustrated article by Paul Zimmerman, including a slew of great photos.
Lambert's Hall of Fame Induction Speech
"If I could start my life all over again, I would be a professional football player, and you damn well better believe I would be a Pittsburgh Steeler."
-- Jack Lambert --
Click here for complete audio and a complete transcript of Lambert's Hall of Fame acceptance speech (including his introduction by Dennis Fitzgerald), a Must Read for any self-respecting Steelers fan.
The 30 Greatest Steelers of All Time
Click here to find out where Jack ranks on this list, as well as the answers to burning questions such as: Who was better... Swann or Stallworth? Who has been the greatest player during the '90s? Who was the most important player on Steel Curtain defense of the '70s?
Steelers Yearbook Profiles
These info-packed excerpts from the official Steelers Media Guides from the following years are filled with info:
Lambert definitely won his fair share of awards! Click here for a listing of Lambert's MVP & Player of the Year Awards, All-Pro & All-Conference Honors, and other honorable-type stuff.
Fan Memoirs: Send Us YOUR Tribute to Lambert
Respect. He's earned it. He deserves it. And Lambert fans from all over are showing it by posting their memoirs & personal tributes to the greatest middle linebacker of all time. CLICK HERE to view an archive of fan comments we've received about Mr. Lambert, then send us your thoughts & memories.
Ah, Yes... the Super Bowls
Extensive commentary, stats, analysis, and facts about Lambert & Co.'s exploits in "the Big One"!
Extensive game recaps of Lambert's finest moments featuring stats, articles, & other detailed info! To view a recap, simply select a game from the choices below & click "Go."
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