An Oklahoma State University graduate with a Bachelors of Science in Education and Master of Science, Exercise Science from Slippery Rock University. In 1992 after playing and coaching with the Steelers since 1969 Jon decided not to pursue another coaching position that would pull him away from his wife Debra and three sons. A decision Jon says, “everyone faces and when you make a Christ centered decision you must go all out for God.”

Pittsburgh Steelers Left Tackle 1969-1981
Four-time Super Bowl Champion (IX, X, XIII, XIV)
All-AFC 1st Team 1975
All-Pro 2nd Team (UPI) 1975
All-Pro Sports Illustrated 1979
4th Place World’s Strongest Man Contest 1978 & 1979
1st Place NFL Strongest Man Contest 1981
All American Oklahoma State University 1968
Western PA Hall Fame 1982
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame 2009
Elected Pittsburgh Steelers All-Century Team 2000
Named to Pittsburgh Steelers All-Time Greatest Team 2007
Pittsburgh Steelers Assistant Coach 1982-1992