Ryan Clark did it his way in fashioning an unlikely 13-year NFL career

[stillers4me]

Dick LeBeau, in his farewell to Pittsburgh earlier this month, paid homage to the 2008 defense that led the Steelers to the Super Bowl title.

LeBeau, the coordinator of that esteemed defense, talked at length on a day honoring him about the key players on that unit.

And he certainly did not forget about Ryan Clark (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/4301/ryan-clark), who was often overshadowed by the great players on that defense, and especially by fellow safety Troy Polamalu (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/4474/troy-polamalu).

"One of the smartest men and, pound for pound, maybe one of the toughest men I’ve ever seen,” LeBeau said of Clark during a ceremony in which Pittsburgh City Council gave LeBeau a symbolic key to the city.

Steelers fans would do well to remember those words when it comes to Clark’s legacy in Pittsburgh..........

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[st33lersguy]

Ryan Clark was a pretty good player and a character, I remember watching him on the sidelines one year in Steelers training camp and he was a character

[86WARD]

There were a lot of fans that hated on Clark. I thought he worked well,wih Polamalu. Wasn't the best safety out there, but was solid and worked well with Troy to let Troy be Troy.

[fansince'76]

Best of luck to Clark. Thanks for the memories, Ryan! :drink:

[Lady Steel]

In the end, Clark did it his way.

'Atta boy, Ryan! :tt02:

[Count Steeler]

Thanks Ryan. Now on to the broadcast booth.