Webster was born in Tomahawk, Wisconsin on March 18, 1952, the second child of six children. Webster grew … See more

Following his graduation in 1969, Webster committed to the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Webster was regarded as the best center in the Big Ten during most of his career with the … See more

At 6-foot-1, 255 pounds, he was selected in the fifth round of the 1974 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Serving as a backup at center and guard for two years while being mentored by veteran center Ray Mansfield, Webster be… See more

Webster was proven to have been disabled before retiring from the NFL. After retirement, Webster had amnesia, dementia, depression, and acute bone and muscular pain. He lived out of his pickup truck or in train stations… See more

• Mike Webster at the Pro Football Hall of Fame See more