Jack Lambert

American football player · United States · On the map · Athletes · Born 1952 · age 74

John Harold Lambert is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for his entire 11-year career for Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL).

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Pittsburgh Steelers

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Lambert with the Steelers in 1975

Display at Acrisure Stadium commemorating the careers of four Hall of Fame inductees, including Lambert's on the far right side

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Recognized by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990 as "the greatest linebacker of his era," Lambert was the starting middle linebacker on four Super Bowl-winning teams with the Steelers. He played college football for the Kent State Golden Flashes. In 2019, he was named to the NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team.

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