The Resume

(March 10, 1965- )
Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Drafted 10th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1987 NFL Draft
Safety/Cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers (1987-1996), San Francisco 49ers (1997), Baltimore Ravens (1998-2001) and the Oakland Raiders (2002-03)
NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1993)
Inducted into to the Pro Football Hall of Fame (2009)

Why he might be annoying:

He was involved in a family feud that went public following the death of his father.
Despite playing 10 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, he left the team on sour terms with ownership.
He became a journeyman player following his departure from Pittsburgh.
Despite his status as a fan favorite in Pittsburgh, he angered many Steeler fans when he signed with the archrival Baltimore Ravens.
Despite the numbers he posted in Pittsburgh, many Steeler fans have mixed reactions about whether or not his number 26 should be taken out of circulation.
He was released by the Raiders after failing his physical at training camp (2004).

Why he might not be annoying:

He attended Purdue University on a football scholarship.
He is the first player in NFL history to return to active play following reconstructive surgery in the same season.
Despite leaving the Steelers on sour terms, he later made amends with the Rooney Family.
He successfully made the transition from playing defensive back to safety.
He made the Pro Bowl roster 11 times, which is a record for a defensive back.
He was part of a dominating Ravens defense which won the Super Bowl (2000).
Despite the acrimonious relationship he had with the Rooneys, he was inducted into the Pro Bowl Hall of Fame as a member of the Steelers.

Credit: Ricky

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Baltimore Colts/Ravens
• Breeders [Have 5 or More Kids] (Ranked: 5)
• Chocolate Milk [Bi-racial - Black and White]
• Football Hall of Famers (Ranked: 2009)
• Football Players
• I am a Hoosier [Indiana]
• I Attended Purdue University
• Las Vegas/Oakland Raiders
• NFL Defensive Player of the Year (Ranked: 1993)
• NFL Network's 100 Greatest NFL Players of All-Time [2010] (Ranked: 41)
• NFL’s 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
• NFL's 75th Anniversary All-Time Team
• Pittsburgh Steelers
• Profiles 25501-25750 (Ranked: 25589)
• Ricky's Profiles [Series 12]
• San Francisco 49ers

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 20 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 12 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 16 Votes: 93.75% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 11 Votes: 90.91% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 17 Votes: 41.18% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 38 Votes: 63.16% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 19 Votes: 52.63% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 31 Votes: 58.06% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 86 Votes: 39.53% Annoying