As widely expected, Pittsburgh Steelers Safety, Troy Polamalu has announced his retirement from the National Football League.
Polamalu was drafted 16th overall out of USC by the Steelers in 2003 and immediately with his flowing locks and style of play became one of the most recognized players in the league. He would be a starter in his sophomore year and would make his first of eight Pro Bowls and the following year would be named to the first of four First Team All Pro rosters. That season he would win the first of two Super Bowls with the Steelers, the second coming in 2009. His trophy case also includes an AP Defensive Player of the Year in 2010 and would record 32 Interceptions over his career.
It was believed that if Polamalu did not retire this season that Pittsburgh would have cut the iconic player, a move they did not want to have to do.
The question that we always raise when a player of this magnitude retires is will he be considered a Hall of Famer, to which we think the answer is yes, or at the very least once eligible for the Hall will receive a high ranking from us. Polamalu will be eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2020.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to wish Troy Polamalu the best in his post NFL endeavors.
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