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    Entering the HOF, Troy opens his heart to his football family

    Aug 31, 2021 6 minutes
    BY TERESA VARLEY Assistant Editor

    “Troy being Troy.”

    That is something that has been uttered time and time again by Troy Polamalu’s teammates, coaches, and even those who had the unenviable challenge of playing against him.

    And on one of the biggest stages in his sport, the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony for his Class of 2020, everyone saw “Troy being Troy.”

    He opened his heart, he was humble, he deflected credit and he created a Steelers creed with words that fully encompassed what the organization is about.

    Polamalu, who tested positive for COVID leading up his enshrinement, was cleared in time to take part in the enshrinement ceremony, even receiving his Gold Jacket at the start of the night, after missing out on it the night before.

    Hall of Fame cornerback Dick LeBeau, Polamalu’s former defensive coordinator, presented him for induction and helped him unveil his bust. A bust that fittingly showed

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