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Steelers countdown to kickoff — No. 21: a history of the number and who wore it best
The Steelers countdown to kickoff is here — and we're at 21 days until Pittsburgh faces off against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. In the spirit of the countdown, we're taking a look at the history of No. 21 and the players who wore it best.
Current Steelers No. 21 wearer: S Chuck Clark
One of the newest additions to Pittsburgh's safety room, S Chuck Clark is the current No. 21 wearer on the Steelers roster. Clark spent six seasons in enemy territory, AKA the Baltimore Ravens, before joining the Jets in 2023. His presence in Pittsburgh is designed to bolster the depth behind FS Juan Thornhill and SS DeShon Elliott — but he's a capable starter if his number is called.
Last five Steelers to wear No. 21:
Best No. 21 in Steelers history: C Chuck Cherundolo
Arguably the best Steeler to wear No. 21 is C Chuck Cherundolo — a talented Pennsylvania native who played for the Steelers during the 1940s. He signed with the Cleveland Rams as an undrafted free agent in 1937 and played three seasons there before joining the Philadelphia Eagles in 1940.
Cherundolo signed with Pittsburgh the following year and played for the Steelers from 1941-1942 and 1945-1948. During his Steel City tenure, Cherundolo was named to two Pro Bowls and earned a Second Team All-Pro selection. For his stellar play in the 1940s, Cherundolo was named to the Pittsburgh Steelers Legends Team — more reason to name him the best to ever wear No. 21.
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