Classic SI Photos of "Mean Joe Greene"

Joe Greene was drafted by the Steelers in 1969 with the No. 4 pick and played all 13 years of his career in Pittsburgh. The defensive tackle was named the NFL’s Rookie of the Year, as well as the Defensive Player of the Year in 1972 and 1974. He was selected to 10 Pro Bowls during his career. The Hall of Fame "cornerstone of the Steel Curtain" in the 1970s who helped lead the Steelers to four Super Bowl victories, Greene turned 70 years old on Sept. 24, 2016.​ We present these classic SI photos in honor of "Mean Joe Greene."

Classic SI Photos of "Mean Joe Greene"

1971

Neil Leifer

1971

Neil Leifer

1971

Neil Leifer

1971

Walter Iooss Jr.

tackling Mercury Morris

1972 | AFC Championship

Neil Leifer

1973

Walter Iooss Jr.

1974

Walter Iooss Jr.

tackling Charlie Smith

1975 | Super Bowl IX

Walter Iooss Jr.

with Franco Harris and Chuck Noll

1975

Walter Iooss Jr.

1975

Neil Leifer

1975

Neil Leifer

1976

Walter Iooss Jr.

with Jack Ham and L.C. Greenwood

1976 | AFC Championship

Neil Leifer

tackling Mark van Eeghen with Jack Lambert

1979

Manny Millan

tackling Tony Dorsett with Jack Lambert

1980 | Super Bowl XIV

John Iacono

1980 | Super Bowl XIV

Walter Iooss Jr.

blocking Vince Ferragamo

1980 | Super Bowl XIV

Walter Iooss Jr.

1980 | Super Bowl XIV

John Iacono

with Jackie Slater

2008

Michael J. LeBrecht II

2012

Heinz Kluetmeier