The professional career of Dermontti Dawson was a remarkable one for a number of reasons. It was, after all, excellent, among the best ever, as attested to by his bust in Canton. He revolutionized his position even though he never played it before entering the NFL. But one thing he personally reflects on is the fact that he had the opportunity to play under not one, but two Hall of Fame head coaches in Chuck Noll and then, for the majority of his career, Bill Cowher.
“That’s the ultimate award for us, being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.