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It Took T.J. Watt Nine Years To Meet A Pittsburgh Steelers’ Legend

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T.J. Watt and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ swarming defensive performance against the Indianapolis Colts surely made Dick LeBeau proud. The occasion also allowed the two to meet for the first time. LeBeau returned to Pittsburgh as part of the 20th anniversary of the 2005 Super Bowl XL winning team, and the two were finally able to introduce themselves.

“It’s crazy. It took nine years, but I’m glad,” Watt said in a weekly interview with WMBS’ George Von Benko. “I mean, obviously he’s a busy guy, but to be able to meet the legend himself was very surreal.