PHOTOS: Greatest of Merril Hoge

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Merril Hoge (33) carries the ball during the AFC Divisional Playoff, a 24-23 loss to the Denver Broncos on January 7, 1990, at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. 1989 AFC Divisional Playoff Game - Pittsburgh Steelers vs Denver Broncos - January 7, 1990 (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Merril Hoge (33) holds onto the ball with his index finger in the air after scoring a touchdown during the 1990 NFL AFC Divisional playoff football game against the Denver Broncos on Jan. 7, 1990 in Denver. The Broncos won the game 24-23. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Pittsburgh Steelers Merril Hoge (33) goes over the top for the tying touchdown in the fourth quarter of the NFL Playoff game at Houston, Jan. 1, 1989. The Steelers took the game over the Houston Oilers by a score of 26-23. (AP Photo)

Action shot from the November 10, 1991 game at Riverfront Stadium against the Cincinnati Bengals. Steelers won 33-27.

Pittsburgh Steelers Merril Hoge (33) during a game from the 1994 season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Merril Hoge played for 13 seasons with 4 different teams and was a 1-time Pro Bowler.(David Durochik via AP)

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Merril Hoge (33) carries the ball against the San Diego Chargers in Pittsburgh, PA, Oct. 7, 1990. The Steelers defeated the Chargers 36-14. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Pittsburgh Steelers Merril Hoge (33) during a game from the 1994 season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Merril Hoge played for 13 seasons with 4 different teams and was a 1-time Pro Bowler.(David Durochik via AP)

Action photograph of Merril Hoge.

Action photograph of Merril Hoge.

Action photograph of Merril Hoge.

Pittsburgh Steelers guard Craig Wolfley (73) blocks for Steelers running back Merril Hoge (33) as he runs the ball up the middle during the 1990 NFL AFC Divisional playoff football game against the Denver Broncos on Jan. 7, 1990 in Denver. The Broncos won the game 24-23. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Dean Hamel (78), Washington Redskins, tackles running back Merril Hoge (33) Pittsburgh Steelers in the first quarter of pre-season action at RFK Stadium, Aug. 5, 1988. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)