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Legendary Steelers safety credits his NFL career to Danny Smith

Aug 30, 2012; Pittsburgh , PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin talks with safety Ryan Clark (25) during the first half against the Carolina Panthers at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 30, 2012; Pittsburgh , PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin talks with safety Ryan Clark (25) during the first half against the Carolina Panthers at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports

When fans think of a Steelers legend who consistently poured his heart and soul out on the field for the team, they look no further than former safety Ryan Clark.

Clark is regarded as one of the many great safeties to come through the Steel City, and none of it would have been possible without one coach in particular. The former safety turned ESPN analyst credited Danny Smith, who is now the Steelers special teams coach, with giving him his first shot in the NFL with the Washington Redskins.

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Smith made headlines last week on "Sunday Night Football" when he displayed his passion for his unit's elite set of plays, one of which was incorrectly called back.

Clark's admiration for Smith speaks volumes about the type of environment that Pittsburgh has fostered for generations.

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