Steelers Legend Dick Hoak

Running Back (1961-70)
Known primarily by younger Steelers fans as an assistant coach who owned five Super Bowl rings, Dick Hoak is remembered by those who saw him play as a tough, productive halfback. An All-American at Penn State, Hoak was drafted by Pittsburgh in the seventh round of the 1961 NFL Draft. For his career, he rushed for 3,965 yards, caught 146 passes for 1,452 yards and scored 33 touchdowns. Hoak led the team in rushing in 1965, 1968 and 1969 and was named to the 1969 Pro Bowl. Upon his retirement following the 1970 season, he was the team's No. 2 all-time leading rusher and is currently fifth on that list. Hoak went on to become the longest-tenured coach in team history, with 35 years as the running backs coach.

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[majormannfred]

Great forgotten back. Wrote to him and agreed to autograph my Steelers helmet...class act.

[soadckyjbo]

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