I was able to sneak some haircuts here recently. [123] Polamalu finished the 2012 season with a total of 34 combined tackles (29 solo), three pass deflections, one sack, and one interception in seven games and seven starts. Letting his hair grow as a tribute to his Samoan heritage, his main was famously targeted at the 2006 Super Bowl, when Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson tackled Polamalu and visibly pulled his hair during an interception, per ESPN. [138] In the 3017 loss, he had eight combined tackles and one quarterback hit in his final career game.[139]. A two-time All-American out of the University of Southern California, Polamalu was drafted in the first round, 16th player overall, of the 2003 National Football League Draft. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. The football player's main endorsement during his NFL career was Head &Shouldersshampoo, who utilized his long hair in order to market their product. Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu sits in a studio dressing room after receiving the honor of having the most 'Highly Insured Hair' in the world by the Guinness Book of World Records in . [49] The Steelers received a playoff berth after finishing second in the AFC North with an 115 record. In 2013, following his retirement from the NFL, Troy Polamalu shockingly decided to cut his hair for the first time in 11 years. [92][93] In Week 14, Polamalu collected two solo tackles, deflected two passes, and intercepted a pass attempt by Carson Palmer that was intended for Terrell Owens and returned it for a 45-yard touchdown. [144][145], In 2009, Polamalu said that he tried to separate himself from his profession as much as possible and did not watch football games at home. Polamalu was one of the NFL's defensive stars of the 2000s. To support our troops and the VFW! . As Polamalu says in the ad, he's "never not working" just like Head & Shoulder Scalp Shield Technology. The Steelers selected Polamalu with the 16th pick of the 2003 NFL draft, after trading up from the 27th pick with the Kansas City Chiefs. In the ad released Tuesday,. "Yeah, long . However, upon insuring his hair, Polamalu was awarded the Guinness World Record for the "highest insured hair.". How long have you been living flake-free with Head and Shoulders? At almost three feet long, his flowing main became such a phenomenon on its own, that it was insured for $1 million by haircare company Head and Shoulders in 2010, according to a press release from ESPN. "He's a tremendous person. [19] The next game, he again recorded five tackles and also sacked Oregon State's quarterback. He finished the season with 73 combined tackles (54 solo), a career-high 17 pass deflections, and a career-high seven interceptions in 16 games and 16 starts. That's why they were the perfect pair to star in Head & Shoulders' new Take It Up to 100 campaign and they couldn't have had more fun doing it. [157] He seldom gives interviews, but when he does, he often speaks of the role his spirituality plays in his life. If you haven't seen it, go to YouTube and type in "Troy Polamalu head and shoulders commercial." [7] His mother is Suila Polamalu. Just ask Patrick Mahomes and Troy Polamalu, two guys who know the. It certainly makes for an enjoyable advertisement for the Head & Shoulders brand. Here is Troy Polamalu's first career pick-6 from 2004. At the conclusion of the commercial, together they debut a new slogan, Offense for great hair, defense against flakes.. Follicly challenged men envy him. [164], In 2005, Pittsburgh-area band Mr. Devious wrote and recorded the novelty song "Puhlahmahlu", a parody of the song "Mah N Mah N". [56] He earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his game against the Chiefs. [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. [130][131] In Week 14, Polamalu made one tackle and returned an interception off of Ryan Tannehill for a 19-yard touchdown during the Steelers' 34-28 loss. We Have the Best Collection For Fans. After starring in five commercials for Head and Shoulders, Polamalu moved to Suave in 2013, signing a five-year contract to endorse their "Action Series" of haircare products. He had a streak of six games in a row and eight total in the season where he led both teams in tackles. In an October 15, 2006, game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Chiefs' running back Larry Johnson pulled Polamalu down by the hair in order to tackle him. He rushed for 1,040 yards with 22 touchdowns and had 310 receiving yards. [35] He was ranked 91st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013. He has the distinction of being one of only two safeties ever drafted by the Steelers in the first round of an NFL Draft; the other being Terrell Edmunds in 2018. Sign up to track 15 nationally aired TV ad campaigns for Troy Polamalu. [147], During the 2011 NFL lockout, Polamalu utilized his time away from the field to return to the University of Southern California to complete his college education. [55] On October 15, 2006, he recorded a season-high nine solo tackles, a season-high three pass deflections, and returned an interception for 49-yards during a 457 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Yeah, he was a decent player. [21] The next week, the Trojans played their rival, UCLA. On 19-4-1981 Troy Polamalu (nickname: Troy ) was born in Garden Grove, California, United States. He set a career-high with 14 tackles against Arizona State and tied that mark against Notre Dame. Polamalu, a defender for the Pittsburgh Steelers, has . During a game against Oregon, he ended the game with 13 tackles, two tackles for a loss, and one interception. RELATED: Brian Urlacher Has Hair Now, And He Looks So Different. His performance in the 403 blowout over Colorado won him Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Week. Polamalu remains undecided about his future . Although tackling a player by his hair is legal and does not alone constitute unnecessary roughness,[158] Johnson was penalized for rising to his feet while retaining grasp of Polamalu's hair (pulling him up in the process). Troy Polamalu and Patrick Mahomes are a match made in heaven Troy Polamalu is a two-time Super Bowl winner and a first-ballot Hall of Famer. If Polamalu can win a few more Super Bowls, maybe Ill get in touch with historical hair broker Louis Mushro. [134], On March 5, 2014, the Steelers signed Polamalu to a three-year, $20 million contract extension. He also was featured in a Coke Zero commercial that mimicked the "Mean" Joe Greene. @headshoulders @tpolamalu #ad pic.twitter.com/WBbRl4LzMG, Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) July 21, 2021. [110] He finished the season with 91 combined tackles (64 solo), 14 pass deflections, and one interception in 16 games and 16 starts. [159] In August 2010, P&G paid for a million-dollar insurance policy from Lloyd's of London for Polamalu's hair,[160] claiming the Guinness World Record for the "highest insured 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. Troy Polamalu'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. [43], The Steelers finished first atop the AFC North with a 15-1 record. [73] On December 7, 2008, Polamalu recorded a season-high nine combined tackles, deflected a pass, and had his seventh interception of the season off of a pass attempt by Dallas Cowboys' quarterback Tony Romo during a 2013 victory. Another uncle, Aoatoa Polamalu, played nose tackle at Penn State from 1984 to 1988. Im keeping it in the bag for now. [1], Polamalu's favorite pastimes include surfing, growing flowers, making furniture, and playing the piano. 1 talking about this. Mahomes has encapsulated NFL fans with his incredible play on the field, but there are also plenty of people interested in the person, including his unique hairstyle. Troy Polamalu is not only an outstanding player -- he also possesses outstanding hair, at least in the opinion of Head and Shoulders, which has previously run advertisements with the Steelers safety. Please check your email for a confirmation. The interviewer asks Polamalu about his on-field play, but Polamalu only wants to talk about all the great things Head & Shoulders does for his hair. Troy Polamalu is a force to reckon with on the Steelers' defense, but it's his luscious locks that put him on the mainstream map and made him into one of the most recognizable athletes in the NFL. Patrick Mahomes Says Being in NFL Equality Video More Important Than Contract: 'Doing What's Right', Super Bowl Champ Patrick Mahomes Is Now a Part Owner of the Kansas City Royals, Patrick Mahomes Says He'll Try His 'Best' to Learn to Do Daughter Sterling's Hair When She's Older, Patrick Mahomes Wears the Same Pair of Red Underwear for Every NFL Game, Says Chiefs' Chad Henne, Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce Chug Beers and Take Shots at Chiefs Super Bowl Victory Parade. [17], For his last season, Polamalu continued to uphold his big play reputation. Obtaining the insurance policy from Lloyd's of London, the company never disclosed what has to happen in order collect the policy. [35] He was voted to his third consecutive Pro Bowl and started the 2007 Pro Bowl at strong safety.[59]. He was voted a first team All-American by the Associated Press, Football Writers, ESPN.com, and Walter Camp, making him the first Trojan to be a two-time first-team All-American since Tony Boselli in 1992. You can connect with Troy Polamalu on Facebook, Twitter, and Wikipedia. He won the award over Defensive Back of the Year by Aqib Talib of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But as far as the hair's going, it got a little rough for a while there. The contract signing wasn't the only surprise Mahomes had in store for fans during the NFL offseason: in July, he became part-owner of the Kansas City Royals. ADVERTISEMENT "I owe a lot of credit to my uncle for that, among other things." [39] In Week 4, he made six combined tackles, two pass deflections, and intercepted a pass attempt by Carson Palmer and returned it for a 26-yard touchdown during the Steelers' 2817 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. On May 13, 2011, he graduated from USC with a bachelor's degree in history. [161], Polamalu is an investor in Arenda Capital, which is called a multi-family office that pulls together the funds of four families and manages their spending and investments. He joins Troy Polamalu, who has been with the brand for many years and also appears in the new commercial. Feel free to post a question, I enjoy talking. A lock of Che Guevaras hair was once reportedly auctioned for $100,000. Well, Polamalu is back doing a Head and Shoulders commercial with a familiar face; 2018 MVP Patrick Mahomes of the Chiefs. "[84] Polamalu finished the season with 20 combined tackles (18 solo), seven pass deflections, and three interceptions in only five games and five starts. The one big thing that Polamalu can also claim to is having his own hair commercial. Apparently it was part of an earlier Head & Shoulders promotion. He finished his junior campaign with a team-high 118 tackles, 13 tackles for a loss, one sack, three interceptions, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, three blocked punts, and two touchdowns. Polamalu, 38, has said how honored he was to be in a Disney project that was based on his Polynesian heritage. "I remember he texted me before the Super Bowl and wished me luck. David Kamp discovers the soulful Super Bowl. Troy Polamalu: Social Media Profile. In the CBS Playoffs Pre-game Show, Polamalu said the last time he had gotten a haircut was in 2000 at USC[152] when a coach told him he needed one. [121] On December 23, 2012, Polamalu made a season-high eight combined tackles, defended a pass, and had his only sack of the season on Cincinnati Bengals' quarterback Andy Dalton, as the Steelers lost 13-10. [135][136], Polamalu started the Steelers' season-opener against the Cleveland Browns and made a season-high 11 combined tackles in their 3027 victory. Published July 31, 2012 Advertiser Head & Shoulders Advertiser Profiles Facebook, Twitter, YouTube Products Troy Polamalu of the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers endorses Head and Shoulders shampoo. Polamalu won two Super Bowls with the Pittsburgh Steelers and finished his 12-year career with four All-Pro First-Team selections, eight Pro Bowls, and a defensive player of the year award in 2010. While he didn't remove a lot of hair, the gesture was still touching considering he hadn't cut his hair in over a decade. (Check out his Ebay site.). The 5-foot-10 safety spent his first season coming off the bench, before taking over a starting . [30], On July 29, 2003, Polamalu arrived at training camp after missing the start of it due to a hamstring injury and competed with veteran Mike Logan in training camp for the vacant starting strong safety job left by Lee Flowers.[31].