Stallworth or Swann: Who is the Pittsburgh Steelers Greatest Wide Receiver of All-time?

I'll keep this short and simple. Point blank, which player is the Pittsburgh Steelers' greatest wide receiver of all-time? Lynn Swann or John Stallworth?

Long, lean and graceful vs. athletic, nimble and explosive.

Here is a review of each player's career along with my random thoughts and selection on the greatest wide receiver in Pittsburgh Steelers history.

John Stallworth

Stallworth was born July 15, 1952, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and played for college football at Alabama A&M before becoming the Pittsburgh Steelers fourth round draft (82nd overall) pick in 1974.

Blessed with excellent speed and great leaping ability, Stallworth became a starter in his second season and held that position for the remainder of his 165-game career.

Stallworth compiled several impressive career statistics in Pittsburgh, catching 537 balls for

8,723 yards and 63 TDs. His 537 receptions were a franchise record that stood until it was surpassed by Hines Ward in 2005.

Stallworth played in six AFC championships and helped the Steelers to win four Super Bowls in the 1970s. Stallworth also played in four Pro Bowls and was the Steelers' two-time, team MVP.

In Super Bowl XIII, Stallworth caught a record-tying 75-yard touchdown pass from Terry Bradshaw and finished the game with 3 receptions for 115 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Steelers exciting 35-31 win over the Dallas Cowboys.

One year later, at Super Bowl XIV with the Steelers trailing the Los Angeles Rams 19-17 early in the 4th quarter,Bradshaw dropped back and threw a long pass to Stallworth who caught it and beat cornerback Rod Perry to the end zone for a 73-yard touchdown that would pave the way for the Steelers 31-19 win and their 4th world championship. That amazing catch put Stallworth on the cover of Sports Illustrated and Stallworth finished the game with three receptions for 121 yards.