
Steelers countdown to kickoff — No. 58: a history of the number and who wore it best
Current Steelers No. 58 wearer: N/A
There is no current wearer of the number on the Steelers roster — and there's a good reason why, as no Steeler has worn it since the best No. 58 retired in 1985.
Last four Steelers to wear No. 58:
Best No. 58 in Steelers history: LB Jack Lambert
Jack Lambert is the best Steeler to ever wear No. 58. Drafted by Pittsburgh with the 46th overall pick in the second round of the 1974 NFL Draft, Lambert played for the Steelers from 1974-1984, making 138 starts in his 11-year career. One of the most ferocious linebackers in NFL history, Lambert won four Super Bowls with the legendary Steel Curtain defense. He was named the 1974 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and 1976 NFL Defensive Player of the Year. Lambert was named to nine Pro Bowls, as well as earning six First-Team All-Pro selections and two Second-Team All-Pro selections. He also made the NFL's 1970s and 1980s All-Decade Teams, the 75th and 100th Anniversary All-Time Teams, the Pittsburgh Steelers All-Time Team, and the Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Honor. No. 58 was unofficially retired in the Steelers organization — and rightfully so, as no wearer was, or could ever hope to be, better than Lambert.
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