We take a look back at one of the unsung heroes of the Steelers' 1970's, cornerback J.T. Thomas.
In the day of the Steel Curtain defense of the Pittsburgh Steelers' 1970's teams, the franchise's roster was littered with hall of fame players. The secondary alone had one of the greatest cornerbacks of all-time in Mel Blount.
Lining up on the other side of the field from Blount however was another first round pick in J.T. Thomas from Florida State. Thomas was the first pick of the Steelers in the 1973 NFL Draft, the season after Pittsburgh's first ever playoff victory.