@@sandrost4243 I have no doubt he is a black belt but he is in his 70's so I don't think he would be much of a threat now. Not that I would start a fight with him.
Some great stories from Ed O'Neill!! Always liked him in Married With Children and never knew about his football background so just learning about it now (Jan. 2020). Thanks Rich & Company for an always interesting show and great guests like Ed O'Neill!!
My Dad played the preseason with the Denver broncos AFL 1963. He said they send you a letter, bring 2 sets of clothes because they know in 2 days if you're staying. Colorado springs. He said every one was big. Every guy was the man where ever they came from but was normal or small at an NFL camp. They'd be calling home saying they feel weird, small, weak. My Dad said he had trouble covering the small shifty backs out of the backfield. They cut him before final rosters, he then got a job playing for The Providence Steamrollers and blocked for Heisman trophy winner Joe Belino of Navy all through the mid 60's. I was born in Providence 1968. My Dad played outside linebacker for Denver then offensive guard for Providence. He said you should always be able to play other positions in case a rare talent is at your position.
Once David Garrison left, the show became trash and jumped the shark. Seasons 1-3 I’d put up against any sitcom. The episode where they restore the Mustang is one of the all-time greats.
Curb your enthusiasm, Seinfeld, but married is def top 5. Imo. Which is all these are. Opinions. The only solid fact is that sopranos is the best show of all time all genres......
@@kevsnoop81 Al Bundy scored 4 touchdowns as a running back so he rushed or caught those touchdowns he was never the quarterback. I used to think he was the quarterback as well.
His Dad at training camp: "Are you sure you want to do this?" Afterwards:" I think I want to be an actor" Dad: "WHAT!?!?!?!!!" Glad it worked out but...
Back then unheralded rookies & even vets made wages around what steelworkers were making so it getting cut wasn’t as financially crushing as it is today when where a rookie makes close to $600k.
I agree i got to meet and talk with Rocky he comes to restaurant i work at every Saturday afternoon with his brother way down to earth man very nice he told me stories of his experience but also said sadly there probably wont be a Steelers team like the 70s they played for the love of game and didn't get paid what these boy's get paid Now but also said he had no regrets he loves the city and the team he played with😂
Eric Ostrowski Wow Rocky was one of my true heroes because he served in Vietnam. Also here’s some good info about first round pick Mean Joe Greene: “ When Joe Greene was drafted in 1969, he signed a five year contract with a $50,000 signing bonus and a $43,000 salary in his fifth year. It was estimated that his salary in 1977 was above $100,000. In today's terms, that would be a defensive lineman salary of a piffling $414,000.” thank you for the story about Rocky. Blier! That’s awesome!
@@STMARTIN009 Yes and no. The first four Super Bowls set the coursed for the NFL. Super Bowls 3 and 4 proved the AFL teams belonged and may even be better. The Steelers , Dolphins and Cowboys gave the 70s memorable moments.
At Youngstown University he had four sacks and a fumble recovery for a TD in one game. Much respect for Ed O'Neill and his character Al Bundy he just didn't play it he lived it.
to just be able to have the chance would be a once in lifetime experience, I'm glad you chose acting al bundy and to have got to play with the steelers amazing
i remember talking with my dad and asked if he had ever watched "married with children", he said no, and i'm like "i think you'll like this show", changed he channel, and i knew how to peak his interest, i said, "you know the dad played for the steelers"? he's like "oh yeah?" he was hooked, watched it several time with him, i got a kick out him laughing at the stuff they did, mom hated that show, she would leave the room. you see... i had to get a 2/3rd's majority to watch the show on the big t.v.
Great way to introduce it. I had to be forced into watching it. "Married With Children" sounded like the worst kind of navel gazing bullshit drama like "30 Something". To this day I think it was a terrible title. I had a party at my apartment and some of the guests said we should watch it. I told them they were insane. They explained the premise which didn't sound right so we watched it. Loved it after that for many years!
@@Tony-5000 No, you were not. There's nothing for you to "fix." And I was talking to the guy who attempted to crack wise by making a portmanteau of Kaepernick and Dick. It's as clever as all the braindead inbred nincompoops running around on Facebook spouting "Demoncraps" or "Rethuglicants" or "Drumpf" or "Obummer." It's just so goddamned overdone and unoriginal.
Steelers fan yeah! Just like my brother🏈 Have hear the 70's country act the Kendall's. Listen to their song titled Pittsburgh Steelers. Have a Blessed and Safe Holliday Season😀
I wonder what number you were Ed, when you tried out for the Pittsburgh Steelers. I think you made the right choice, way more money and a better life. Terry Bradshaw is the Best. Chuckles and Terry did not see eye to eye. Thanks Terry for the 4 Super Bowls.
I'd consider an honor just being cut by Chuck Noll over a cup of coffee. Even though he never made an NFL starting roster, at least for 2 weeks in 1969 he was living a dream as an NFL player..no shame in that whatsoever..and a successful actor to boot.
There's some alternative universe out there where Al Bundy is regarded as one of the legendary linebackers from the 70s era Steelers. Probably have 5 Super Bowls too.
Well..if you're going to get cut you might as well get cut by Chuck Noll. The one thing that to this day still amazes me about the Steelers is they've only had 3 head coaches since 1969. Noll, Cowher, and Tomlin. That's impressive.
Great story! I did not know this. I love this dude, he is funny, light-hearted, serious when he needs to be and kinda looks like my late grandfather here. :)
I remember you(Al) when you scored 4 touchdowns for Polk High. I also scored 4 touchdowns for French High of Beaumont Texas when we played Superpower Odessa Permian .It ended in a tie game !
Don't let this distract you from the the fact that in 1966, Al Bundy scored four touchdowns in a single game while playing for the Polk High School Panthers in the 1966 city championship game versus Andrew Johnson High School, including the game-winning touchdown in the final seconds against his old nemesis, Bubba "Spare Tire" Dixon.
I whole hearted believe if Marino got chosen by the Steelers when they had the chance to take him he would have some Super Bowl jewelry today. That was one of Nolls big mistakes he took to his grave, not taking Marino when he had the chance.
Interesting story. I've been at that "I'm done" stage -- not in football, but in both my career and my personal life. And when you know, you know. Something clicks in your head and heart at the same time and you're able to say it out loud: "That's it. I've had enough, I'm done." Then you move on.
SHoover1226 two ways to look at it. First, you’re right 😡. However, the “winner” of the NFC East will get the Seahawks in the first round. That’s the only positive I can take out of the Cowboys not making the playoffs.
@@jscottrockford I am not a Steeler fan nor claim to be. However I do know pro football and I used to collect football cards and I SWEAR I have NEVER heard of Max Wagner playing for Pittsburgh. At least during my lifetime. I'm 51 by the way
Mayhem Jr. Just checked their all time roster, and no Max Wagner on there......he obviously had the name confused, or the guy was a practice squad player who never got into a game
It's funny how things work out. If they hadn't asked him to play a new position, we never would have had Al Bundy ... and Franco Harris wouldn't be a Hall of Famer.
Just curious how important is height in football? Amazing how many former college athletes went into acting. Off the top of my head ed, carl weathers, burt Reynolds was a really good college football player & I know I've heard of a lot of others.
One of the few actors of today that is a real life tough guy.
@GIL Favor you'll get old one day...if ur lucky.
@GIL Favor No. Today as well. He is a Gracie BJJ black belt, that old dude would literally choke you until you died if he wanted.
He looks like an absolute unit
@@sandrost4243 I have no doubt he is a black belt but he is in his 70's so I don't think he would be much of a threat now. Not that I would start a fight with him.
@@sbenn6917 the old guys can surprise you sometimes, like old frail boxers knocking out criminals
Can't believe they cut him....he scored *4* touchdowns in one game
Lol
lmao
😂🤣😂🤣
Hhhahahahaha… like we ever heard the end that 🤣🤣
He got farther than Al Bundy. Although Al did get the Bears to the Super Bowl.
Did those four touchdowns in one game at Polk high count for nothing?
He was a fullback.
He dint get it.
Great memory. Love, Ed O'Neill
Lmfao. Great comment.
Him and spare tire smith
Football. Acting. Selling woman’s shoes. This guy can do it all!
He’s what you call a “triple threat”.
Don’t forget closets!
Don’t forget... He’s also married to Sophia Vergara...😁😁😁
Lol
Also a BJJ black belt.
I was in the Polk High football stands when Ed made those four touchdowns that won the state championship!!!
Some great stories from Ed O'Neill!! Always liked him in Married With Children and never knew about his football background so just learning about it now (Jan. 2020). Thanks Rich & Company for an always interesting show and great guests like Ed O'Neill!!
His Miami Vice episode deserved an Oscar/Emmy award. Extremely underrated actor
He's been in the biz for DECADES not underrated
@@daveg4236 I mean if nobody really recognizes him for his talent then yes he's underrated.
And just think, this guy went from the Steelers to selling woman's shoes, despite having 4 TD's in 1 game.
But now hes a rich man gooooo bundy
Won the City Championship with those 4 TD’s!
3 were in the second half!
@@ralphiecifaretto8961 I heard he got one in the first half too!!
Polk High!!!
He made the better career choice.
My Dad played the preseason with the Denver broncos AFL 1963. He said they send you a letter, bring 2 sets of clothes because they know in 2 days if you're staying. Colorado springs. He said every one was big. Every guy was the man where ever they came from but was normal or small at an NFL camp. They'd be calling home saying they feel weird, small, weak. My Dad said he had trouble covering the small shifty backs out of the backfield. They cut him before final rosters, he then got a job playing for The Providence Steamrollers and blocked for Heisman trophy winner Joe Belino of Navy all through the mid 60's. I was born in Providence 1968. My Dad played outside linebacker for Denver then offensive guard for Providence. He said you should always be able to play other positions in case a rare talent is at your position.
Your dad was a really smart man to know that.
I'm from the Youngstown area...Ed is such a humble guy and always has time for fans, especially if you're from Youngstown.
Ed O'neil is keeping it real, thank GOD he turned into Al Bundy........
The best comedy TV show in the history of television
No its second best to Seinfeld
AITF first
Once David Garrison left, the show became trash and jumped the shark. Seasons 1-3 I’d put up against any sitcom. The episode where they restore the Mustang is one of the all-time greats.
Curb your enthusiasm, Seinfeld, but married is def top 5. Imo. Which is all these are. Opinions. The only solid fact is that sopranos is the best show of all time all genres......
I agree but it’s very close. I don’t even know what I’d put as my number 3. A lot of other great sitcoms but those two stand above the rest for me.
Amazing story. 50 years ago Ed was a Steeler-briefly!
That interview was good stuff
diamond dave yup
It's funny how Ed O'Neill was a better athlete than Al Bundy.
You sit on a thrown of lies!!!!!!! ; )
@SaturdayNightSlamMaster Al did mention it from time to time.
Polk High rushing champ...gtfo
Ed Oneill never threw 4 TDs in a single game before lol
@@kevsnoop81 Al Bundy scored 4 touchdowns as a running back so he rushed or caught those touchdowns he was never the quarterback. I used to think he was the quarterback as well.
His Dad at training camp: "Are you sure you want to do this?"
Afterwards:" I think I want to be an actor"
Dad: "WHAT!?!?!?!!!"
Glad it worked out but...
Ed is also a black belt in Brazilian ju-jitsu.
Wonderful gesture by coach Noll offering to hook you up with Eagles☺
Played with him at Polk heck of a guy except in state finals .
He said a mouthful at the end. “My life would probably have been different, for the worst.”
You mean to tell me the Steelers couldn’t have used a guy who was all city, 4 touchdowns in one game when he was Polk high on OFFENSE?
patskers1 Everyone at an NFL trading camp was a star in high school...
My favorite actor as a kid, still holds my highest respect
@@zoznack your sense of humor is impeccable
R B uhm...thanks. I work real hard at it...
Go YSU! He’s older than me but we both graduated from Ursuline High School! So nice to hear people mention the old home town and college!
Back then unheralded rookies & even vets made wages around what steelworkers were making so it getting cut wasn’t as financially crushing as it is today when where a rookie makes close to $600k.
I agree i got to meet and talk with Rocky he comes to restaurant i work at every Saturday afternoon with his brother way down to earth man very nice he told me stories of his experience but also said sadly there probably wont be a Steelers team like the 70s they played for the love of game and didn't get paid what these boy's get paid Now but also said he had no regrets he loves the city and the team he played with😂
Eric Ostrowski Wow Rocky was one of my true heroes because he served in Vietnam.
Also here’s some good info about first round pick Mean Joe Greene: “
When Joe Greene was drafted in 1969, he signed a five year contract with a $50,000 signing bonus and a $43,000 salary in his fifth year. It was estimated that his salary in 1977 was above $100,000. In today's terms, that would be a defensive lineman salary of a piffling $414,000.”
thank you for the story about Rocky. Blier! That’s awesome!
The 1980s changed everything in the NFL
Its not that high
@@STMARTIN009 Yes and no. The first four Super Bowls set the coursed for the NFL. Super Bowls 3 and 4 proved the AFL teams belonged and may even be better. The Steelers , Dolphins and Cowboys gave the 70s memorable moments.
Al bundy was the man scored 4 tds as a fullback at Polk high
At Youngstown University he had four sacks and a fumble recovery for a TD in one game. Much respect for Ed O'Neill and his character Al Bundy he just didn't play it he lived it.
You " Wild and Crazy Guy"
You beat me to the punch
" Woah Bundy"
Jeff Doran
I am definitely guilty of talking up my young football accolades, Polk high baby!
Yeah but some say his knee was down!
Al 4 touch down Bundy is the Man.
Wow, so we never got to see him score four touchdowns in the NFL
to just be able to have the chance would be a once in lifetime experience, I'm glad you chose acting al bundy and to have got to play with the steelers amazing
With Al Bundy alongside Jack Lambert ad Jack Ham, the Steelers would have won at least 2 more rings!
He'll always be the guy that scored 4 touchdowns in a Polk County High football game.
And not even knoll can take that from him.
@@jmnj1983 No he can't lol
Only his wife to be scored more ........
i remember talking with my dad and asked if he had ever watched "married with children", he said no, and i'm like "i think you'll like this show", changed he channel, and i knew how to peak his interest, i said, "you know the dad played for the steelers"? he's like "oh yeah?" he was hooked, watched it several time with him, i got a kick out him laughing at the stuff they did, mom hated that show, she would leave the room. you see... i had to get a 2/3rd's majority to watch the show on the big t.v.
Great way to introduce it. I had to be forced into watching it. "Married With Children" sounded like the worst kind of navel gazing bullshit drama like "30 Something". To this day I think it was a terrible title. I had a party at my apartment and some of the guests said we should watch it. I told them they were insane. They explained the premise which didn't sound right so we watched it. Loved it after that for many years!
Wow, this guy has had a great life. Great stories he can tell youngsters.
He got on with his life's work.
Kaepernick went from football to selling shoes too!
What a clever play on words. Your fifth-grade English teacher must be so proud.
@@MeanBeanComedy Wait... Was I subscribed to your channel? I'll fix that. 👍
Man, that was a good one.
@@Tony-5000 No, you were not. There's nothing for you to "fix." And I was talking to the guy who attempted to crack wise by making a portmanteau of Kaepernick and Dick. It's as clever as all the braindead inbred nincompoops running around on Facebook spouting "Demoncraps" or "Rethuglicants" or "Drumpf" or "Obummer." It's just so goddamned overdone and unoriginal.
@@MeanBeanComedy Huh huh, you said nincompoops
It's easy to like Ed O'Neill . . . in interviews, as Al Bundy or any of the characters he's played. Seems like a guy you could drink beer with.
I never get tired of this story.
I listen to it all the time. Pure soul
What a great life Ed has had.
Unitas, Len Dawson, Preston Pearson, Ed O'Neill. When are the Steelers going to learn?
Don't forget Marino who played in their own backyard at Pitt Panthers and they needed a replacement for Bradshaw at that point so..
P Brickley they figured it out in '74 I think
I think it ended up working out for Pittsburgh Lol
Yes, they had Andy Russell and got Jack Ham and Jack Lambert later to play LB lol
Very true, but everyone except for Miami missed on Marino that year too, but it would have been cool.
Yeah Noll needed to look good for his 1-13 season. Of course, that season landed us Terry in the draft so it was worth it in the grand scheme.
Steelers fan yeah! Just like my brother🏈
Have hear the 70's country act the Kendall's. Listen to their song titled
Pittsburgh Steelers.
Have a Blessed and Safe Holliday Season😀
Chuck Noll just out there starting football dynasties, sitcom dynasties...
I wonder what number you were Ed, when you tried out for the Pittsburgh Steelers. I think you made the right choice, way more money and a better life. Terry Bradshaw is the Best. Chuckles and Terry did not see eye to eye. Thanks Terry for the 4 Super Bowls.
"It never occurred to me. But then one day, it occurred to me."- Al Bundy wisdom right there!
big Al Bundy could have been a Steeler !!!
All he had to do was outlast Russell. Or beat out Jack Ham in '71 and Loren Toews in '73. Most likely all three.
Don't forget Lambert in 1974 lol
@@LiveINtheGood53 - Lambert was MLB though
Jack Lambert
Chuck Noll also thought Ed could have been an Iggle. Scary thought.
Dude tried out for the Steelers. Damn...
I'd consider an honor just being cut by Chuck Noll over a cup of coffee. Even though he never made an NFL starting roster, at least for 2 weeks in 1969 he was living a dream as an NFL player..no shame in that whatsoever..and a successful actor to boot.
He`s a black belt in ju jitsu
@@Turk_2023 Is he really? Damn...
@@enlightenedidiot9552 He`s a Gracie black belt too
Fascinating interview.
Really good interview.
Greetings Ed - from Latrobe. Life is a game of inches....
There's some alternative universe out there where Al Bundy is regarded as one of the legendary linebackers from the 70s era Steelers. Probably have 5 Super Bowls too.
So on one side of the universe Ed O’Neil plays for the NFL on the other he is Married With Children.
Well..if you're going to get cut you might as well get cut by Chuck Noll. The one thing that to this day still amazes me about the Steelers is they've only had 3 head coaches since 1969. Noll, Cowher, and Tomlin. That's impressive.
Great story from a great Actor!
Dude is a fucking legend. He also has a Black Belt in BJJ under the Gracies.
Had Belichick been there he would have seen the raw talent and found a place for him.
Al Bundy is not a CHEATER !
Great story! I did not know this. I love this dude, he is funny, light-hearted, serious when he needs to be and kinda looks like my late grandfather here. :)
I remember you(Al) when you scored 4 touchdowns for Polk High. I also scored 4 touchdowns for French High of Beaumont Texas when we played Superpower Odessa Permian .It ended in a tie game !
Don't forget he took on Hightower in the hallway of Polk County High!
I went to Youngstown State in the 70s when he worked there and remember when he talked about this.
Don't let this distract you from the the fact that in 1966, Al Bundy scored four touchdowns in a single game while playing for the Polk High School Panthers in the 1966 city championship game versus Andrew Johnson High School, including the game-winning touchdown in the final seconds against his old nemesis, Bubba "Spare Tire" Dixon.
Wow!! He dominated and starred at Polk High....for all you Al Bundy fans!!!
*4* touchdowns in one game
"You can play for the eagles"
"Actually I think I'll become an actor"
ya ,i think in 1971 he was cast to play in delivience
@Harold Slick theiir teams are brutal, the fans are schmucks.
@Harold Slick Yep, just ask Santa Claus.
@Harold Slick Are you related to Arnold Slick from Turtle "Crick"?
Now that's funny 🤣
had no idea Ed played at YSU! so cool
Dude is actually a class act. As a martial artist I’ll bow to him since he’s a black belt in BJJ
I can see Al Bundy at the coin flip telling the other team, Let's Rock!!!!!!
I'm so thankful Ed didn't try out as a wide receiver. Chuck must of not heard about the 4tds in one game in 1966
Chuck Noll was impressed by those four touchdowns in one game in high school
This man was a Polk High legend.
Dude is also a beast in Gracie jiu-jitsu
Youngstown pride baby 😎
Remember, AL Bundy scored 4 touchdowns in the championship game in 1966 for Polk high.
Wow! Cool story! 😃👍🏾✌🏾
You actually misspelled the name of the actor you're featuring in your video. It's "O'Neill".
Spare Tire says he tackled Bundy @ the 1 yard line!
Love it, bred American stud Ed O’Neil
Came for the comments, was not disappointed.
In Al's defense, football has always meant a lot to him. In fact, it's the only time he can still go deep. - Peg
I had no idea. Can you imagine Ed O'Niell part of the Steel Curtain.
Amazing story
Now I gotta rewatch MWC.
Dude was a high school legend
What a full life this guy has led
THE LEGENDARY AL BUNDY..POLK HIGH SCHOOL...THEY HAD SOME GREAT WRITERS ON THAT SHOW..AND ED PLAYED THAT CHARACTER WELL !!
Man, what a great story!
Hell him and poor Dan Marino wanted to play for the Steelers both gets shot down wonder what it woulda been like if either did tho😳
I whole hearted believe if Marino got chosen by the Steelers when they had the chance to take him he would have some Super Bowl jewelry today. That was one of Nolls big mistakes he took to his grave, not taking Marino when he had the chance.
that's ok unitas was cut by steelers to and he did great in Baltimore
Excellent!
What a great story! Al bundy a steeler
DAMMIT!! We could've had the LEGEND Al Bundy play for Philly...What the HELL, Ed...lol
I could see that athletic confidence within his Al Bundy character.
givemetoast yeah
Cept for that one episode with all the superstar athletes when he was promoting that lightning shoe =D. Such a funny episode.
Wasn`t there a scene in one of his shows , perhaps Modern Family , where he was in the garage doing bench presses with pretty respectable weights ?
That was acting. Outside of character, he can't lift the steam off a cow pie.
@@TheTicktockman321 He's a black belt in BJJ.
He benches 400+ for reps on his UA-cam workout channel
Interesting story. I've been at that "I'm done" stage -- not in football, but in both my career and my personal life. And when you know, you know. Something clicks in your head and heart at the same time and you're able to say it out loud: "That's it. I've had enough, I'm done." Then you move on.
Certified Legend
Youngstown State has been the starting ground for a lot of well known names in football
One of the best peewee football coaches to have ever lived.
This man is a legend..
Plus he serves a mean cup of coffee at Stan Mikita's. Dude can do it ALL
I loved Ed in Blue Chips
What a great story!
Then He Went Home, Married His High School Sweetheart, and Became A Shoe Salesman.
My four favorite words:
The Eagles are hurting.
As a Cowboys fan, I love those words too but not quite as much as "The Giants are hurting" or "the Redskins are hurting"
The old days. Now the Cowboys are hurting and as an Eagles fan, I love it.
SHoover1226 two ways to look at it. First, you’re right 😡. However, the “winner” of the NFC East will get the Seahawks in the first round. That’s the only positive I can take out of the Cowboys not making the playoffs.
Max Wagner?. Didnt he mean Mike Wagner?
Mayhem Jr. Well he said the guy played for a year, and Mike Wagner obviously played for a lot longer than that....maybe it was Max?
@@jscottrockford I've never heard of a Max Wagner playing for the Steelers. I believe he meant Mike Wagner
Mayhem Jr. Nor have I, but he says the guy played for one season in Pittsburgh........also Mike Wagner didn’t arrive until ‘71
@@jscottrockford I am not a Steeler fan nor claim to be. However I do know pro football and I used to collect football cards and I SWEAR I have NEVER heard of Max Wagner playing for Pittsburgh. At least during my lifetime. I'm 51 by the way
Mayhem Jr. Just checked their all time roster, and no Max Wagner on there......he obviously had the name confused, or the guy was a practice squad player who never got into a game
Al Bundy himself rather play for the Steelers and not the Eagles. Priceless 🤣
It's funny how things work out. If they hadn't asked him to play a new position, we never would have had Al Bundy ... and Franco Harris wouldn't be a Hall of Famer.
Just curious how important is height in football? Amazing how many former college athletes went into acting. Off the top of my head ed, carl weathers, burt Reynolds was a really good college football player & I know I've heard of a lot of others.