Mike Webster

Michael Lewis Webster (born March 18, 1952 in Tomahawk, Wisconsin - died September 22, 2002 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) was an American football player who played center in the National Football League from 1974 to 1990. He is best known for his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, though he played two seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs towards the end of his career. He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Football career

Webster was regarded as the best center in the Big Ten during most of his career at the University of Wisconsin. At 6-foot-1, 255 pounds, he was drafted in the 5th round of the 1974 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Serving as a backup at center and guard for two years, Webster soon became the Steelers' starting center, where he would remain for 150 straight games until 1986. These years included four Super Bowl wins by the Steelers, and Webster and Terry Bradshaw are consequently one of the most well-known center-quarterback pairs in history. Webster was honored as an All-Pro seven times and played in the Pro Bowl nine times.

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Big Ten - University of Wisconsin - 1974 - NFL - Pittsburgh Steelers - 1986 - Super Bowl - Terry Bradshaw - All-Pro - Pro Bowl

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Webster was a free agent after the 1988 season. He was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs, who initially made him an offensive line coach before allowing him to return to a starting role as center. His career ended after the 1990 season, with a total of 245 games played at center.

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1988 - Kansas City Chiefs - 1990

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