There might not be a team in the NFL with a more intimate and significant history with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) than the Pittsburgh Steelers. Largely a credit to scout Bill Nunn and his tireless efforts to promote the talent these schools were producing beneath the radar, the Steelers secured crucial contributors from these overlooked sources that helped turn them into a dynasty.
From Mel Blount and John Stallworth to Ernie Holmes, Dwight White, and Donnie Shell, Nunn and Pittsburgh had quite a time getting a sort of a leg up on the rest of the league because of their willingness and ability to go the extra mile scouting these areas other teams often ignored.