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Dermontti Dawson, Class of 2012
 

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Dermontti Dawson, a second round draft pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1988, had a knee injury interrupt his rookie season. Despite the injury, he managed to start five of eight games that year at guard.
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The following year he replaced future Hall of Famer Mike Webster as the Pittsburgh’s starting center. He remained an anchor of the Steelers’ front line for the remainder of his 13-season NFL career.
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Dawson, who also served as the team’s long snapper through 1993, earned his first Pro Bowl berth following the 1992 season.
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Named co-AFC Offensive Lineman of the Year by the NFL Players Association in 1993, Dawson also earned the first of his six consecutive All-NFL honors.
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He was named the NFL Alumni’s Offensive Lineman of the Year in 1996, a year in which the Steelers captured their third straight division title.
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During the 1996 season, Dawson and the Pittsburgh offensive line led the way for Jerome Bettis who finished second in the AFC with a then-personal best 1,431 yards. One season later Dawson helped Bettis rush for a career-high 1,665 yards in 1996 which was the second highest single-season total in team history.
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During Dawson’s 13-year career, Pittsburgh led the NFL in rushing twice as Steelers’ ball carriers amassed 2,180 yards in 1994 and 2,479 yards in 1997.
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In all, Dawson played in 184 regular season games and his 170 consecutive games played ranks second in club history.
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Dawson earned seven straight Pro Bowl invitations.
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Dawson started in Super Bowl XXX against the Dallas Cowboys.
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Named a center on the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1990s, Dawson started in three AFC championship games.
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Dermontti toured the Hall of Fame in February to prepare for his Enshrinement in August.
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Dawson at Super Bowl XLVI during the coin toss.
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Dawson signed autographs as he waited to be measured for his jacket and bust.
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