How old were they?

Ron Shanklin

WR · Born January 21, 1948

Age in each playoff game

1. 1972 Divisional (December 23, 1972), Steelers vs Raiders 13–7: 24 years, 337 days
2. 1972 Conference Championship (December 31, 1972), Steelers vs Dolphins 17–21: 24 years, 345 days
3. 1973 Divisional (December 22, 1973), Steelers vs Raiders 14–33: 25 years, 335 days
4. 1974 Divisional (December 22, 1974), Steelers vs Bills 32–14: 26 years, 335 days
5. 1974 Conference Championship (December 29, 1974), Steelers vs Raiders 24–13: 26 years, 342 days
6. Super Bowl IX (January 12, 1975), Steelers vs Vikings 16–6: 26 years, 356 days

Age in each season

1. 1970 (Steelers): 22 years, 223 days to 22 years, 344 days
2. 1971 (Steelers): 23 years, 223 days to 23 years, 344 days
3. 1972 (Steelers): 24 years, 224 days to 24 years, 345 days
4. 1973 (Steelers): 25 years, 223 days to 25 years, 344 days
5. 1974 (Steelers): 26 years, 223 days to 26 years, 344 days
6. 1975 (Bears): 27 years, 223 days to 27 years, 344 days
7. 1976 (Bears): 28 years, 224 days to 28 years, 345 days