Rare Photos of James Harrison

SI Staff | Jul 13, 2011

Rare Photos of James Harrison /

Rare Photos of James Harrison

James Harrison and fan

James Harrison is in the news for a controversial interview with Men's Journal in which he claimed that if NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell "was on fire and I had to piss to put him out, I wouldn't do it." In this photo, Harrison takes care of a field-rushing Browns fan during Pittsburgh's 41-0 beatdown of the Browns.

James Harrison and Bill Cowher

Harrison tries to trip up former Steelers coach Bill Cowher during a drill in 2006. Cowher took a chance on the undrafted Harrison, and eventually the two combined for a Super Bowl XL championship.

Alan Faneca, James Harrison, Casey Hampton and Ben Roethlisberger

Mike Tomlin sent four of his guys to the NFL Pro Bowl in 2008 -- Alan Faneca, Harrison, Casey Hampton and Ben Roethlisberger. The hula girls cited exhaustion and did not play in the event.

Jason Capizzi and James Harrison

Harrison reclines as he and offensive tackle Jason Capizzi pass the time at Super Bowl XLIII media day in Tampa.

James Harrison

Harrison points to some of the great Steeler linebackers in the franchise's history. He'll someday be on that wall at the Steelers' practice facility having already amassed 49 career sacks.

Hines Ward, Ben Roethlisberger and James Harrison

Harrison talks with Roethlisberger and wide receiver Hines Ward during a game against the Buffalo Bills in 2009. In a recent interview with Men's Journal , Harrison said that Roethlisberger "should stop trying to act like Peyton Manning... you just get paid like he does."

James Harrison

The Black and Gold linebacker went green when he drove a "Smart for Two" subcompact car to training camp in 2009.

James Harrison

He put his name in the annals of Super Bowl lore when he returned a Kurt Warner interception 100 yards for a touchdown at the close of the first half in Super Bowl XLIII. As Steelers surrounded Harrison, he stayed on the ground to collect his breath from the run.

James Harrison

Harrison celebrates the Super Bowl XLIII win at a parade in Pittsburgh in 2009. While Harrison was in contention for the MVP award, Santonio Holmes took the honors with his last-second touchdown catch to capture the 27-23 victory against the Cardinals.

James Harrison

Harrison after Super Bowl XLIII, dressed in a white robe, as if he were a heavyweight boxer. While he does tip the scales at 240 pounds, Harrison is only six feet tall.

James Harrison

Harrison crosses his eyes for a picture in 2009. This look can also represent many wide receivers immediate reaction after being leveled by Harrison on a crossing route.

James Harrison and Mohamed Massaquoi

Harrison delivers this cringe-worthy shot to Brown's wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi in October 2010. Massaquoi suffered a concussion and Harrison was fined $75,000 by the league, prompting him to proclaim that he would retire because he was no longer able to be "effective."

James Harrison and Vince Wilfork

Here are two guys you wouldn't want to upset. Harrison jokes (who knew he was capable of that) with New England Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork during the 2010 NFL Pro Bowl practice.

James Harrison

Harrison celebrates a sack in the 2011 AFC Divisional playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens. He racked up 10.5 sacks in the 2010 regular season, good for seventh in the AFC.

James Harrison and Mark Sanchez

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez complains to the referee on what he thought should have been a penalty on Harrison in last year's AFC Championship game.

Published Jul 13, 2011

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