In 1963, Johnny "Blood" McNally became the first Pittsburgh Steelers player inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame. McNally went by the alias "Johnny Blood" during his NFL career because he wanted to protect his college eligibility, of which he still had a year remaining, when he went pro. McNally, possibly the best wide receiver during his time in the league, was also known for his devastating hits on defense. He played for several teams, including the Milwaukee Badgers (1925-26), the Duluth Eskimos (1926-27), the Pottsville Maroons (1928), the Green Bay Packers (1929-33 & 1935-36), and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1934 & 1937-38). During his last two years in Pittsburgh, McNally not only played offense and defense, but also served as coach. He died on November 28, 1985, at the age of 82.