​The Pittsburgh Steelers’ countdown to kickoff is full steam ahead for the 2026 NFL regular season, with fans needing to wait only 59 more days until the Steel City brand of football returns when the Steelers host the Atlanta Falcons on September 13.In the spirit of the countdown, we at Steelers Wire will take a look at the history of the No. 59 jersey and analyze which player wore it best.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThere isn’t a No. 59 on the Steelers’ current roster, and for good reason, as the number has been sparingly used out of respect for the greatest all-time wearer.Todd Seabaugh, 1984Jack Ham, 1971-1982Ray May, 1967-1969Lou Levanti, 19521 / 13Oct 12, 1969; Bronx, NY, USA; FILE PHOTO; New York Giants running back Randy Minniear (27) carries the ball past Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Clarence Washington (67) and Ray May (59) at Yankee Stadium. The Giants defeated the Steelers 10-7. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports(Manny Rubio-US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIRE)There’s little debate for No. 59: the greatest wearer in Pittsburgh Steelers history is the legendary Jack Ham.Ham, selected by the Steelers in the second round of the 1971 NFL Draft out of Penn State, went on to play 12 seasons in Pittsburgh. An anchor of the legendary Steel Curtain defense, Ham was an eight-time Pro Bowler, six-time First-Team All-Pro, four-time Super Bowl champion, and a member of the 1970s and 1980s All-Decade Teams.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHis accolades didn’t end there, however, as Ham would be named to the NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, 100th Anniversary All-Time Team, the Pittsburgh Steelers All-Time Team, and the Hall of Honor. Selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990, Ham is the best No. 59 in Steelers history.For up-to-date Steelers coverage, including any offseason moves, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers Hall of Fame LB leads 2026 countdown to kickoff: Day No. 59