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Super fans have the opportunity to acquire a portion of the legendary Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker and Hall of Famer Jack Lambert’s personal football collection, which includes a plastic jar that he used to hold his teeth during games. The unique souvenir is one of 23 pieces from Lambert’s personal collection that are up for auction at Lelands’ Spring 2021 auction.
The light blue plastic box is described as “a most unusual but intriguing and vital piece of football history, this plastic holder was where Pittsburgh Steelers player Jack Lambert inserted his artificial teeth before each game.” “Some of the most iconic images of Lambert on the football field show him with his threatening scowl, missing his front teeth, which were in this position until the games were done.”
In a high school basketball game, Lambert lost his front teeth, but the appearance helped him earn a reputation for being tough on the court. Lambert recorded 28 career interceptions, 1,479 lifetime tackles, and 23.5 sacks in 11 seasons. He was selected to nine Pro Bowls and won four Super Bowls.
For Lambert’s holder, the starting offer is $300. His first-ever Pro Bowl and game-worn helmet, his NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team Trophy, and game-worn cleats are among the other pieces in the collection.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker, Jack Lambert is one of the most iconic football players in the NFL’s history, not only in the Steel City. Every football fan’s memory is etched with the picture of Lambert smirking from the bench with his missing teeth.
Lambert has been referred to as the league’s toughest player ever. He helped Pittsburgh win four Super Bowls as a starting middle linebacker. He prided himself on intimidating opponents. He was forceful, physical, and focused on winning. This implied that he may use his intimidation against his teammates if needed.
Pittsburgh was not the beginning of that intimidation, though; it started far earlier. Jim Wexell described this in his book On The Clock. Wexell related an anecdote about Lambert from his time at Kent State. James Harrison,
