The 50 Greatest Players in Pittsburgh Steelers History examines the careers of the 50 men who made the greatest impact on one of the NFL's most iconic and successful franchises. The author ranks, from 1 to 50, the top 50 players in team history. Quotes from opposing players and former teammates are provided along the way, as are summaries of each player's greatest season, most memorable performances, and most notable achievements.

Sports historian Robert W. Cohen began writing professionally in 2004 and has authored numerous books, primarily on football, baseball, and basketball. He has appeared on numerous sports-talk radio programs around the nation to discuss his published works. He lives in Clifton, New Jersey.