Steelers Great Jack Lambert's Teeth Holder Sells For Nearly $20K

PITTSBURGH, PA — Steelers Hall-of-Famer Jack Lambert's teeth holder from his playing days has sold for nearly $20,000, according to the Lelands sports auction house.

The bidding started at $300 and advanced to $19,914.

"A most unusual but intriguing and important piece of football history, this plastic holder was where Pittsburgh Steelers star Jack Lambert put his false teeth before each game," the auction site stated.

"Some of the most recognizable photos of Lambert on the gridiron are of his menacing grimace, missing his front teeth; this is where those teeth resided until after the games were over. Light blue plastic container has "58" in bold black marker on the top and on the front, on one side Jack has written "Teeth Holder In Locker" and on the other side he has signed and inscribed with his
number 58 and "HOF '90" in black Sharpie. Teeth not included."

Lambert, 68, was the starting middle linebacker for four Super Bowl winning Steelers teams during the 1970s during his 11-year NFL career.