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James Harrison (American football)

James Harrison (American football)
James Harrison at practice during training camp at Saint Vincent College in 2007 just before his breakout season.
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CaptionJames Harrison at practice during training camp at Saint Vincent College in 2007 just before his breakout season.
NameJames Harrison
CurrentteamPittsburgh Steelers
High SchoolCoventry High School
Currentnumber92
CurrentpositionplainLinebacker
Birth DateMay 04, 1978(age 33)
Birth PlaceAkron, Ohio
Heightft6
Heightin0
Weight242
Debutyear2002
DebutteamPittsburgh Steelers
Highlights * 2× Super Bowl champion (XL, XLIII) * 4× Pro Bowl selection (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010) * 4× All-Pro selection (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010) * 2008 AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year * 2008 Tuesday Morning Quarterback Non-QB Non-RB NFL MVP Award Winner * 2008 GMC Sierra Defensive Player of the Year Winner * 2× AFC Defensive Player of the Month (November 2007, October 2009) * Longest play in Super Bowl history - 100 yard interception return for a touchdown
CollegeKent State
Undraftedyear2002
Pastteams * Pittsburgh Steelers (20022003) * Rhein Fire (2004)* * Baltimore Ravens (2004)* * Pittsburgh Steelers (2004 � present) :*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Statweek17
Statseason2010
Statlabel1Tackles
Statvalue1488
Statlabel2Sacks
Statvalue249.0
Statlabel3INTs
Statvalue35
NflHAR600985

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James Harrison, Jr. (born May 4, 1978) is an American football linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was signed by the Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He played college football at Kent State.

A four-time Pro Bowl selection, Harrison has earned Super Bowl rings with the Steelers in Super Bowl XL and Super Bowl XLIII. He also spent a short time with the Baltimore Ravens in the 2004 offseason.

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James Harrison getting a helmet to helmet hit. This was a $75000 hit. Recorded off of NFL CBS.
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James Harrisons unbelivable 100 yard interception return that leeds to a touchdown in Superbwol XLIII between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals! The play that made me an American Football fan!
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Interception and 100 yard touchdown by James Harrison Pittsburgh Steelers vs Arizona Cardinals, Superbowl XLIII.
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James Harrison - Steelers LB Disses Roger Goodell, NFL Commissioner
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Steelers LB James Harrison isn't in denial - Chicago Sun-Times Tweet this news
Chicago Sun-Times--Writer Paul Solotaroff said he agrees with Steelers linebacker -James Harrison-, who lambasted NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. | Gene J. Puskar~AP I find the frenzied fallout over Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker -James Harrison's- n - Date : Sat, 16 Jul 2011 08:59:04 GMT+00:00
Team 4: Traffic Ticket Scam Uncovered In District Court - WTAE Pittsburgh Tweet this news
WTAE Pittsburgh--Team 4 first reported on the investigation in 2008, when detectives began asking Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker -James Harrison- about speeding tickets that had been changed. One was dismissed and the other was lowered in severity. ... - Date : Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:33:58 GMT+00:00
New police officers get involved on campus - TCU Daily Skiff Tweet this news
TCU Daily Skiff--Both Foster and Officer -James Harrison- said they discovered working at the university level allowed for more accessibility to the community they serve. The officers could act as guides to helping the students succeed, Foster said. ... - Date : Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:10:06 GMT+00:00
Gala raises $230K for MDA - Altoona Mirror Tweet this news
Altoona Mirror--Steelers standout -James Harrison- was an honorary coach and The -James Harrison- Family Foundation was the presenting sponsor. The Pittsburgh event, held at Heinz Field, drew more than 500 guests, including a number of western Pennsylvani - Date : Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:11:27 GMT+00:00
Patrick Willis is the Best Non-QB in the NFL - Niner Noise Tweet this news
Niner Noise--Ranking PWilly ahead of pass rushing greats like DeMarcus Ware, -James Harrison- and Clay Matthews is a huge compliment considering in general pass rushers are considered much more valuable than ILBs. Willis has led the NFL in tackles three o - Date : Sat, 16 Apr 2011 00:39:08 GMT+00:00
Rose Mary Harrison - News-Sun Tweet this news
News-Sun--On July 5, 1945 she married -James Harrison-, her husband of 45 years, who preceded her in death. They lived in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Maryland, moving to Sebring, Fla. in 1979. She was a long-time member of First Presbyterian Church of - Date : Thu, 14 Apr 2011 23:40:36 GMT+00:00
James Harrison And LaMarr Woodley Both Crack Top Ten In ESPN's Linebacker ... - SB Nation Pittsburgh (blog) Tweet this news
SB Nation Pittsburgh (blog)--As you can see, there's both 3-4 linebackers in the bunch like Clay Matthews and -James Harrison-, and 4-3 backers like Patrick Willis. That proved to be troublesome for some members of the panel: AFC East blogger Tim Gra - Date : Thu, 14 Apr 2011 03:00:28 GMT+00:00
Latest action from the South Liverpool Junior Football League - Liverpool Echo Tweet this news
Liverpool Echo--Goals from Will Walker-Jones, Owen Marshall (two apiece), -James Harrison-, Sean Wilson, Daniel Cull, Jordan Laite, John Tod, Patrick Jolly and a first ever goal for defender Jack McKie saw Netherley confirmed as unbeaten champions with th - Date : Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:13:03 GMT+00:00
The Morning Cup of Black & Gold - Nice Pick, Cowher Tweet this news
Nice Pick, Cowher--This one is sure to stir up controversy as rating inside vs outside linebackers is very different (as James Walker indicates). -James Harrison- will certainly be a part of that list, but where will the Panel of 8 rank him? Harrison fini - Date : Sat, 09 Apr 2011 13:15:20 GMT+00:00
Immigration police unit's funding in doubt - The State Tweet this news
The State---James Harrison-, R-Richland, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, said he did not think the fee was an appropriate way to pay for the immigration enforcement unit. He suggested money come from the state general fund. Harrison challenged - Date : Fri, 08 Apr 2011 04:01:07 GMT+00:00

Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Bob Sanders
NFL Defensive Player of the Year
2008
Succeeded by
Charles Woodson
Preceded by
Bob Sanders
GMC Sierra Defensive Player of the Year
2008
Succeeded by
James Harrison

Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl XL Champions

3 Jeff Reed * 7 Ben Roethlisberger * 8 Tommy Maddox * 11 Quincy Morgan * 16 Charlie Batch * 17 Chris Gardocki * 20 Bryant McFadden * 21 Ricardo Colclough * 22 Duce Staley * 23 Tyrone Carter * 24 Ike Taylor * 26 Deshea Townsend * 27 Willie Williams * 28 Chris Hope * 29 Chidi Iwuoma * 31 Mike Logan * 34 Verron Haynes * 35 Dan Kreider * 36 Jerome Bettis * 39 Willie Parker * 42 John Kuhn * 43 Troy Polamalu * 46 Arnold Harrison * 50 Larry Foote * 51 James Farrior * 53 Clark Haggans * 54 Rian Wallace * 55 Joey Porter * 56 Chukky Okobi * 57 Clint Kriewaldt * 60 Greg Warren * 64 Jeff Hartings * 66 Alan Faneca * 67 Kimo von Oelhoffen * 68 Chris Kemoeatu * 72 Barrett Brooks * 73 Kendall Simmons * 76 Chris Hoke * 77 Marvel Smith * 78 Max Starks * 79 Trai Essex * 80 Cedrick Wilson * 81 Sean Morey * 82 Antwaan Randle El * 83 Heath Miller * 84 Jerame Tuman * 85 Nate Washington * 86 Hines Ward (MVP) * 89 Lee Mays * 90 Travis Kirschke * 91 Aaron Smith * 92 James Harrison * 94 Andre Frazier * 96 Shaun Nua * 98 Casey Hampton * 99 Brett Keisel

Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl XLIII Champions

2 Dennis Dixon * 3 Jeff Reed * 4 Byron Leftwich * 7 Ben Roethlisberger * 9 Daniel Sepulveda * 10 Santonio Holmes (MVP) * 13 Marvin Allen * 14 Limas Sweed * 15 Martin Nance * 16 Charlie Batch * 17 Mitch Berger * 20 Bryant McFadden * 21 Mewelde Moore * 22 William Gay * 23 Tyrone Carter * 24 Ike Taylor * 25 Ryan Clark * 26 Deshea Townsend * 27 Anthony Smith * 28 Justin Vincent * 29 Ryan Mundy * 30 Roy Lewis * 31 Fernando Bryant * 33 Gary Russell * 34 Rashard Mendenhall * 37 Anthony Madison * 38 Carey Davis * 39 Willie Parker * 43 Troy Polamalu * 49 Sean McHugh * 50 Larry Foote * 51 James Farrior * 53 Bruce Davis * 54 Andre Frazier * 55 Patrick Bailey * 55 Mike Humpal * 56 LaMarr Woodley * 57 Keyaron Fox * 60 Greg Warren * 61 Jared Retkofsky * 62 Justin Hartwig * 64 Doug Legursky * 65 Jeremy Parquet * 66 Tony Hills * 67 Kyle Clement * 68 Chris Kemoeatu * 69 Jason Capizzi * 71 Scott Paxson * 72 Darnell Stapleton * 73 Kendall Simmons * 74 Willie Colon * 76 Chris Hoke * 77 Marvel Smith * 78 Max Starks * 79 Trai Essex * 81 Dallas Baker * 83 Heath Miller * 84 Dezmond Sherrod * 85 Nate Washington * 86 Hines Ward * 88 Jon Dekker * 89 Matt Spaeth * 90 Travis Kirschke * 91 Aaron Smith * 92 James Harrison * 93 Nick Eason * 94 Lawrence Timmons * 95 Donovan Woods * 96 Orpheus Roye * 97 Arnold Harrison * 98 Casey Hampton * 99 Brett Keisel

NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award from the Associated Press

1971: Page * 1972: Greene * 1973: Anderson * 1974: Greene (x2) * 1975: Blount * 1976: Lambert * 1977: Martin * 1978: Gradishar * 1979: Selmon * 1980: Hayes * 1981: Taylor * 1982: Taylor (x2) * 1983: Betters * 1984: Easley * 1985: Singletary * 1986: Taylor (x3) * 1987: White * 1988: Singletary (x2) * 1989: Millard * 1990: Smith * 1991: Swilling * 1992: Kennedy * 1993: Woodson * 1994: D. Sanders * 1995: Paup * 1996: Smith (x2) * 1997: Stubblefield * 1998: White (x2) * 1999: Sapp * 2000: Lewis * 2001: Strahan * 2002: Brooks * 2003: Lewis (x2) * 2004: Reed * 2005: Urlacher * 2006: Taylor * 2007: B. Sanders * 2008: Harrison * 2009: Woodson

2008 Pro Bowl AFC Starters

OffenseQB Tom Brady * RB LaDainian Tomlinson * FB Lorenzo Neal * WR Randy Moss * WR Reggie Wayne * TE Antonio Gates
OT Matt Light * OT Jason Peters * G Alan Faneca * G Logan Mankins * C Jeff Saturday
DefenseDE Jared Allen * DE Kyle Vanden Bosch * DT Albert Haynesworth * DT Vince Wilfork
OLB James Harrison * OLB Mike Vrabel * ILB DeMeco Ryans
CB Champ Bailey * CB Asante Samuel * FS Ed Reed * SS Bob Sanders
Special TeamsP Shane Lechler * PK Rob Bironas * KR Joshua Cribbs * ST Kassim Osgood

2009 Pro Bowl AFC Starters

OffenseQB Peyton Manning * RB Thomas Jones * FB Le'Ron McClain * WR Andre Johnson * WR Brandon Marshall * TE Tony Gonzalez
OT Joe Thomas * OT Jason Peters * G Alan Faneca * G Kris Dielman * C Kevin Mawae
DefenseDE Mario Williams * DE Dwight Freeney * DT Albert Haynesworth * DT Kris Jenkins
OLB James Harrison * OLB Joey Porter * ILB Ray Lewis
CB Nnamdi Asomugha * CB Cortland Finnegan * FS Ed Reed * SS Troy Polamalu
Special TeamsP Shane Lechler * PK Stephen Gostkowski * KR Leon Washington * ST Brendon Ayanbadejo

2010 Pro Bowl AFC Starters

OffenseQB Peyton Manning * RB Chris Johnson * FB Le'Ron McClain * WR Andre Johnson * WR Reggie Wayne * TE Dallas Clark
OT Jake Long * OT Ryan Clady * G Logan Mankins * G Alan Faneca * C Nick Mangold
DefenseDE Dwight Freeney * DE Robert Mathis * DT Haloti Ngata * DT Vince Wilfork
OLB Elvis Dumervil * OLB James Harrison * ILB Ray Lewis
CB Darrelle Revis * CB Nnamdi Asomugha * FS Ed Reed * SS Brian Dawkins
Special TeamsP Shane Lechler * PK Nate Kaeding * KR Joshua Cribbs * ST Kassim Osgood



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