According to a press release, the shampoo company took out a $1 million insurance policy with the massive British reinsurer Lloyd's of London. James Anthony Jan 5, 2023 In addition, his eyes are brown and his hair is black. "[149] Teammate Ben Roethlisberger followed in Polamalu's footsteps the following off-season and finished his degree as well. He sent the game into overtime, where the Steelers won 159. While Polamalu laid down some brutal hits and came up with some huge interceptions as an NFL player, the most noticeable thing about the Samoan strong safety might just be his hair. ADVERTISEMENT It sounds like he made the right choice. Let's hope there's no hair pulling at the Super Bowl in 2021! He opened his season starting against Penn State, and recorded only two tackles but made an interception for a 43-yard touchdown. Polamalu has a contract with Head & Shoulders shampoo and has starred in five commercials for the product. Ahead of him being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the next few weeks, former Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu has been busy shooting a . [146] As of 2009, he resided with his family in Pittsburgh during the football season and in San Diego, California during the off-season. The Steelers selected Polamalu in the first round (16th overall) in the 2003 NFL Draft. His performance in the 403 blowout over Colorado won him Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Week. To me, it's nothing more than just taking care of my hair normally. [18] While playing against Colorado, he made five tackles and recovered a fumble that set up a Trojan touchdown. [124], One of the Steelers' top needs entering the draft was safety as Polamalu was entering the end of his career and had an injury-riddled season in 2012. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. This is only just the beginning for Mahomes. [36] Defensive coordinator Tim Lewis was fired after the 2003 season. Against Oregon State, he accumulated a game-high 11 tackles, two tackles for a loss, two pass deflections, one forced fumble, and a blocked punt that USC recovered. Everybody knows him. [38] On September 26, 2004, Polamalu recorded six combined tackles, deflected a pass, and made his first career interception off a pass from A. J. Feeley during a 133 victory over the Miami Dolphins. Troy Polamalu is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and his speech was one of the highlights of Saturday night's Class of 2020 induction. Patrick Mahomes Celebrates Super Bowl 2023 Win with Vince Lombardi Trophy and a WWE Belt! [7] His mother is Suila Polamalu. "Troy is an awesome guy. "I don't grow a lot of facial hair in the first place," Mahomes says while laughing. Pittsburgh Steeler Troy Polamalu and his infamous hair on set for Head & Shoulders. Polamalu will undergo his first "haircut" in 11 years as part of the "The VFW Mane Event"at Heinz Field, an endeavor to raise money for the Veterans of Foreign Wars USA and generate awareness for. Polamalu's hair alone was worth more than many people will ever see in their lifetime, and the shampoo company was out to protect its prize investment. Sometimes he'll soar over you . Thanks to his devastating speed, punishing tackles, and Fabio-sized hair, Pittsburgh's Troy Polamalu has become the NFL's most eccentric superstar. Con Troy Polamalu [Spanish], Head & Shoulders Super Bowl 2022 TV Spot, 'Never Not Working: Royal Oils' Featuring Troy Polamalu, Patrick Mahomes, Nike TV Spot, 'Fast is Faster' Featuring Marshawn Lynch, Slim Jim TV Spot, 'ESPN: The Polamalu Hair' Featuring Ryan Clark, NFL Super Bowl 2022 TV Spot, 'Bring Down the House' Ft. Peyton Manning, Lamar Jackson, DK Metcalf, Procter & Gamble Super Bowl 2020 TV Spot, 'When We Come Together' Featuring Sofia Vergara, Head & Shoulders For Men Old Spice TV Spot, 'Mane Men of the NFL', Bleacher Report Live TV Spot, 'Alliance of American Football' Featuring Hines Ward, Troy Polamalu. He was chosen by the Steelers in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft. On September 23, 2007, Polamalu recorded an eight combined tackles and made a pass deflection, as the Steelers defeated the San Francisco 49ers 3716. [35], The Steelers played Tyrone Carter in Polamalu's absence and its defense fell from first in points allowed (223) and passing yards allowed (2,511) in 2008 to 12th in points allowed (324) and 16th in passing yards (3,447). He's one of. [50] Polamalu finished the 2005 season with 91 combined tackles (73 solo), six pass deflections, and two interceptions in 16 games and 16 starts. Polamalu's hair is an extension of his style: wild, instinctive and chaotic. [126][127] The next week, Polamalu collected a season-high nine combined tackles and defended a pass in a 20-10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. The insurance is being paid for by the shampoos parent company, Procter & Gamble. He has a B.A. An eight-time Pro Bowl and six-time All-Pro selection, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall Of Fame in 2020, his first year of eligibility. Ad Buy Troy Polamalu NFL Gear. Troy Aumua Polamalu (/ p o l m l u /; born Troy Benjamin Aumua; April 19, 1981) is an American former professional football player who spent his entire 12-year career as a strong safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). TroyPolamalu's hair was one of the most marketable aspects of the Pro Bowl safety's game, so it only makes sense that he would strike endorsement deals with some hair product and shampoo companies. He made seven combined tackles in their 2421 victory. Polamalu's hair is one of his most distinguishing characteristics, allowing him to be easily spotted on the field. [66], Polamalu suffered a hamstring injury during his off-season workout and missed the entire 2008 training camp. Nearly impossible to ignore due to its length, curls and overall volume, it's impressive Polamalu was able to put on his helmet and face mask amid all that hair. Procter & Gamble has a(n) _____ objective when it uses Troy to demonstrate that Head and Shoulders shampoo is superior to competing products and thus should be purchased. The two both sport iconic hairstyles and also iconic play on the football field, which makes them the perfect ambassadors for the Head & Shoulders brand. Patrick Mahomes and Troy Polamalu are not just the envy of the NFL world for the Super Bowl rings they've won but also because of their incredible hair. . [82] Polamalu returned in Week 6 and recorded four combined tackles, defended a pass, and made an interception during a 2714 victory over the Cleveland Browns. [35] He was named to his final Pro Bowl. The shampoo maker has taken out a $1 million insurance policy on Polamalu's head of hair. [8] Polamalu is of American Samoan descent. 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[35] He finished his rookie season in 2003 with a total of 38 combined tackles (30 solo) and four passes defensed in 16 games and zero starts. I can't say that things have really changed too much during COVID other than me being a homeschool teacher to my kids and to myself. #HereWeGo #Steelers pic.twitter.com/p73Mh2JFWY, YinzerCrazy.com ??? [45] The Steelers were eliminated the following week after losing 41-27 in the AFC Championship to the eventual Super Bowl XXXIX Champions, the New England Patriots. "If not, I'm going to have to take this goatee thing what I've got going. [19] The next game, he again recorded five tackles and also sacked Oregon State's quarterback. Super Bowl LV is sure to be different than in years past due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A hamstring injury sidelined him for the majority of the game. Despite the praise his locks have garnered, Polamalu was nervous to let his hair flow at the start of his career. Head & Shoulders For Men TV Spot, 'Hair Transplant' Feat. [60] The contract made him the highest paid safety in the league, but was surpassed by Bob Sanders on December 28, 2007, when he was signed to a five-year, $37.5 million contract with $20 million in guarantees. Patrick Mahomes' Brother Jackson Accidentally Crashes His Post-Super Bowl Win Interview, Patrick Mahomes Says 'There Were a Lot More Critics' Who Didn't Believe Chiefs Would Win Super Bowl, Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Named 2023 Super Bowl MVP: 'We're Not Done Yet! Personal or gift use only. Though people around the country have taken the opportunity to experiment with their hair while working from home during the coronavirus outbreak, Mahomes and Polamalu say they haven't strayed from their go-to looks or even tried sporting facial hair, for that matter. Here is Troy Polamalu's first career pick-6 from 2004. [151], Despite Polamalu's hard-hitting style on the gridiron, he became known off the field as a soft-spoken family man. [24], The Pittsburgh Steelers initially had a verbal agreement with Dexter Jackson, who was the reigning Super Bowl MVP with the 2003 Tampa Bay Buccaneers. WATCH: Patrick Mahomes, Troy Polamalu new Head & Shoulders commercial Teams AFC East Bills Dolphins Jets Patriots AFC North Bengals Browns Ravens Steelers AFC South Colts Jaguars Texans Titans. Considered a "premier safety of his era" and known for his "range, explosiveness, and impact on the field,"[2] Polamalu is credited with playing a key role in the Steelers success during the 2000s. [61], He remained the starting strong safety under new head coach Mike Tomlin. In an article on ESPN.com, Polamalu said, "I did not want to be a player who is jumping from team to team." Arenda Capital makes investments into real estate properties and shares the earnings among all of the partners within the office. I actually own a piece of Polamalus hair. Any large purchases or investments must be approved by all members of the office. So why did Troy Polamalu cut his hair? He set a career-high with 14 tackles against Arizona State and tied that mark against Notre Dame. Today, Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu got to see his wax figure unveiled at Madame Tussauds in New York City. Mar 5 2014 Signed a 2 year $11.75 restructured extension with Pittsburgh (PIT) Sep 10 2011 Signed a 3 year $29.6 million extension with Pittsburgh (PIT) Jul 23 2007 Signed a 5 year $33 million extension with Pittsburgh (PIT) Jul 28 2003 Signed a 5 year $12.107 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT) Please check your email for a confirmation. 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