Steelers Hall of Fame QB leads 2026 countdown to kickoff: Day No. 12
The Pittsburgh Steelers are 12 days away from their 2026 NFL season opener, and here’s a look at which players wore No. 12 best.
The countdown to kickoff has reached Day No. 12 for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who are set to host the Atlanta Falcons on September 13. Currently, no Steelers player wears the number 12 due to its unofficial retirement in honor of the franchise's greatest wearer. Terry Bradshaw, the team's all-time leading passer and Super Bowl champion, wore the number from 1970 to 1983.
Bradshaw, selected first overall in the 1970 NFL Draft, led the Steelers to four Super Bowl championships and was named Super Bowl MVP twice. Throughout his 14-year tenure with Pittsburgh, Bradshaw threw for 27,989 passing yards and 212 touchdowns, second-most all-time by a Steeler in both categories. He earned NFL MVP and First-Team All-Pro honors in 1978 and was named to three Pro Bowls.
Recognizing his impact on the game, Bradshaw was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1989, cementing his status as the greatest No. 12 in Steelers history. For the latest Steelers news and updates, follow TheSteelersWire on X and like their Facebook page.
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