Steel Curtain defense

GPTKB entity

Statements (85)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:active_years 1970s
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Pittsburgh_Steelers
team chemistry
defensive discipline
hard-hitting style
physical play
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired films
featured in documentaries
inspired merchandise
inspired books
inspired fan chants
gptkbp:developed_by 1970s
gptkbp:fan_base Pittsburgh Steelers fans
gptkbp:formed dime defense
nickel defense
gptkbp:has_achievements four Super Bowl championships
four Super Bowl titles
gptkbp:head_coach gptkb:Chuck_Noll
gptkb:Bud_Carson
gptkbp:historical_significance dominant in the 1970s
one of the greatest defenses in NFL history
set standards for NFL defenses
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Steel Curtain defense
gptkbp:influenced defensive player training
modern defensive schemes
gptkbp:influenced_by linebacker play
defensive line play
defensive line tactics
gptkbp:inspired_by Steel Curtain moniker
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:NFL_Hall_of_Fame
gptkbp:key_people gptkb:Jack_Lambert
gptkb:Joe_Greene
gptkb:Mel_Blount
gptkb:Jack_Ham
gptkbp:known_for dominance in NFL
gptkbp:legacy influenced future NFL defenses
influenced modern defenses
gptkbp:notable_games gptkb:1989_AFC_Championship_Game
gptkb:Super_Bowl_IX
gptkb:1993_AFC_Championship_Game
gptkb:Super_Bowl_X
gptkb:Super_Bowl_XIII
gptkb:1980_AFC_Championship_Game
gptkb:1995_AFC_Championship_Game
gptkb:1985_AFC_Championship_Game
gptkb:1987_AFC_Championship_Game
gptkb:Super_Bowl_XIV
gptkb:1990_AFC_Championship_Game
gptkb:1991_AFC_Championship_Game
gptkb:1992_AFC_Championship_Game
gptkb:1984_AFC_Championship_Game
gptkb:1974_AFC_Championship_Game
gptkb:1975_AFC_Championship_Game
gptkb:1978_AFC_Championship_Game
gptkb:1979_AFC_Championship_Game
gptkb:1988_AFC_Championship_Game
gptkb:1994_AFC_Championship_Game
gptkb:1982_AFC_Championship_Game
gptkb:1986_AFC_Championship_Game
gptkb:1976_AFC_Championship_Game
1996 AFC Championship Game
1997 AFC Championship Game
1998 AFC Championship Game
1999 AFC Championship Game
1983 AFC Championship Game
gptkbp:notable_players gptkb:Jack_Lambert
gptkb:Joe_Greene
gptkb:L._C._Greenwood
gptkb:Mel_Blount
gptkb:Jack_Ham
gptkbp:notable_work fewest points allowed in a season
most sacks in a season
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Pittsburgh_Steelers
gptkbp:rival gptkb:Dallas_Cowboys
gptkb:Oakland_Raiders
gptkb:New_England_Patriots
gptkb:Denver_Broncos
gptkb:Miami_Dolphins
gptkbp:style 4-3 defense
gptkbp:tactics zone coverage
man-to-man coverage
pass rushing
blitzing
run stopping