Steelers Legendary Linebacker Feels Honored and Emotional After Being Named to the 2025 Hall of Honor

It was a moment of pride, legacy, and full-circle emotion as the Pittsburgh Steelers officially welcomed their 2025 Hall of Honor class during a ceremony at Saint Vincent College. Among the honorees was a defensive icon, whose name alone stirs memories of grit, passion, and black-and-gold glory.

The linebacker, who spent eight unforgettable years with the Steelers, described the induction as a moment that “meant the world” to him. He didn’t hold back when sharing what the black and gold meant in his life:

“Wearing that black and gold wasn’t just a job — it was family, it was pride. Being named to the Hall of Honor is the greatest reward I could’ve ever imagined.”

Known for his fire on the field and his leadership in the locker room, the former Steeler played a vital role in one of the franchise’s most unforgettable chapters: the 2005 Super Bowl XL Championship run. He was the heart of the defense, the voice that rallied his teammates, and the enforcer that opponents feared.

What made the moment even more special was the setting — the very place he once left for a day in 2000 to witness the birth of his son. That son, now a cornerback on the same team, was training at the exact same camp, years later. "It’s all part of the story,” he reflected.

Beyond his playing career, he returned to Pittsburgh as a coach, continuing to instill the Steelers culture in the next generation. His presence at Hall of Honor dinners over the years, watching teammates be honored, now culminated in a dream fulfilled.

And now, as his name is permanently etched into Steelers history, the fans can celebrate the legacy of none other than Joey Porter Sr. — a true embodiment of what it means to be a Steeler.