2026 ACA 156th Congress of Correction Pittsburgh_Program Book

HALL OF FAME RUNNING BACK | SUPER BOWL CHAMPION | NFL ANALYST FORMER PITTSBURGH STEELER

ACA GENERAL SESSION FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2026 | 8:15–10 A.M. SPIRIT OF PITTSBURGH BALLROOM B Jerome Bettis “ TBheus” B orn in Detroit, Michigan, Jerome Bettis is one of the most accomplished running backs in NFL history. Nicknamed “The Bus,” Bettis played 13 NFL seasons with the Los Angeles Rams (1993–95) and Pittsburgh Steelers (1996– 2005), finishing as the NFL’s eighth all-time leading rusher with 13,662 rushing yards and 91 touchdowns. He also recorded 200 receptions for 1,449 yards and three touchdowns.

A six-time Pro Bowl selection, Bettis helped lead the Steelers to victory in Super Bowl XL in his hometown of Detroit before retiring in 2006. He was named NFL Comeback Player of the Year in 1996, received the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award in 2001, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2015. Following his playing career, Bettis became a respected broad caster and NFL analyst for ESPN, NBC Sports, and NFL Network, appearing on programs including NFL Live , SportsCenter and First Take . He currently hosts The Jerome Bettis Show on NBC affiliate WPXI. Bettis starred at the University of Notre Dame under coach Lou Holtz and later fulfilled a promise to complete his education, graduating from Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business in 2022. Through his foundation, The Bus Stops Here , Bettis supports youth education, technology, health and mentorship programs in Detroit and Pittsburgh.

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