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For the second consecutive season, the Steelers will honor one of their former greats against the Ravens.
The Steelers announced this morning they will honor Jerome Bettis before the Thursday night, Oct. 1 game against the Baltimore Ravens at Heinz Field with a special ring ceremony in honor of Bettis being enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Last year the Steelers honored Hall of Fame defensive lineman Joe Greene at halftime during a game against the Ravens when they retired his No. 75 jersey. The Steelers gave Greene the option to choose any of the eight home games. Greene said he chose the Ravens game because of the rivalry the two teams have developed in recent years.
Bettis confirmed to the Post-Gazette via text message that he picked the Ravens game for his ceremony for the same reason.
Bettis, who played for the Steelers from 1996-2005 and rushed for 10,571 yards and 78 touchdowns with the team, will be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 8. The Steelers will play the Vikings in the NFL/Hall of Fame game on Aug. 9.