Ernie Stautner was an American football player who had an illustrious career in the National Football League (NFL). He was born in 1925 in Bavaria, Germany, and moved to the United States at the age of 12. Stautner played college football at Boston College, and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1950 NFL Draft.

Stautner was a defensive tackle, and was known for his toughness and durability. He played in nine Pro Bowls, and was named to the NFL 1950s All-Decade Team. He was also a two-time All-Pro selection. Stautner was the first defensive player in Steelers history to be named team captain, and he was the first player in the team's history to have his jersey number retired.

Stautner was known for his leadership and tenacity on the field. He was a hard-nosed player who was willing to do whatever it took to win. He was also a great motivator, and was able to rally his teammates to perform at their best.

Stautner's career spanned 13 seasons, and he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1969. He was also inducted into the Steelers Hall of Honor in 2017. Stautner's legacy lives on in the NFL, and he is remembered as one of the greatest defensive players of all time.

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