Erric pegram biography of mahatma

Erric Pegram never became a household name, but he became an essential piece of a Steelers team that reached a Super Bowl.

While the Steelers lost many players during the dawn of free agency in the s, Pegram was one of their key free agent additions.

Pegram was acquired from the Atlanta Falcons in after former Pittsburgh running back Barry Foster left a void in the Steelers backfield. Foster retired at age 29 at the end of the season just two years removed from setting the franchise record for rushing yards in a season with 1,

Heartbreak could have been among the reasons for Foster's early retirement.

The Steelers finished three yards shy of Super Bowl XXIX, dropping a decision to heavy underdog San Diego at home in the '94 AFC Championship.

Still, the Steelers had great promise heading into Enough promise to intrigue a former 1,yard free agent running back that was looking to play for a contender.

"When I was a free agent that year, I told the Green Bay Packers that I would tak