Polamalu and his $1 million locks--Image via. As Patrick Mahomes inspects some supermarket sushi, Troy Polamalu comes up behind him and surprises Mahomes, who wasn't aware that Polamalu worked at the store. [120] Polamalu missed the next six games (Weeks 612), but remained on the active roster. [75] He earned his second First-team All-Pro honor. I personally love the part when Mahomes has to get a little handheld fan to make his hair wiggle. The real celebrity! By using iSpot.tv, you accept our, Head & Shoulders TV Spot, 'Living Flake-Free' Featuring Troy Polamalu, Head & Shoulders For Men TV Spot, 'Hair Transplant' Feat. The long curly hair that sticks out of NFL football player Troy Polamalu's helmet has been insured by a shampoo company for $1m (650,000). You can see the full commercial below and it's quite fantastic. Download the 2023 Super Bowl TV Ad Report from iSpot Today. He started the season by being voted as the team captain, and in the season opener he recorded seven tackles and one tackle for a loss against San Jose State. Apr 10 2015 Retired from Professional Football. [52], On January 8, 2006, Polamalu made six combined tackles and intercepted a pass in a 3117 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC wild card game. In the past 30 days, commercials featuring Troy Polamalu have had 13,376 airings. [21] The next week, the Trojans played their rival, UCLA. David Kamp discovers the soulful Super Bowl. The Steelers finished first in the AFC North with a 124 record and ascended back to first in the NFL for points allowed (232), but remained at 12th in passing yards (3,425). Patrick Mahomes' Brother Jackson Accidentally Crashes His Post-Super Bowl Win Interview, Patrick Mahomes Says 'There Were a Lot More Critics' Who Didn't Believe Chiefs Would Win Super Bowl, Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Named 2023 Super Bowl MVP: 'We're Not Done Yet! He played his last college game in the Orange Bowl against #3 Iowa. [63] Polamalu had an injury plagued season and missed Weeks 1214 with a sprained knee. CINCINNATI-- (BUSINESS WIRE)-- As an NFL legend and Head & Shoulders ambassador for more than a decade, Troy Polamalu is one of the hardest working guys in dandruff. [124], One of the Steelers' top needs entering the draft was safety as Polamalu was entering the end of his career and had an injury-riddled season in 2012. [133] He was ranked 61st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014. [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. [119] He limped off the field in the second quarter and was unable to return. The two both sport iconic hairstyles and also iconic play on the football field, which makes them the perfect ambassadors for the Head & Shoulders brand. According to the Post-Gazette, Polamalu is insured for on-the-field hair loss only. [166] Two Coke "brand managers" take the Coke Zero bottle away right when the kid is to give it to Polamalu, with Polamalu subsequently tackling one of the managers. Theyve insured the legs of Betty Grable and the, um, behind of Jennifer Lopez. [14] Following his junior season, Polamalu was named to the All-State first team and was the All-Far West League Offensive Most Valuable Player for Douglas High, which achieved a 91 record. After that, Mahomes signed a $450 million contract extension with the franchise one of the largest ever in sports. Polamalu then took his tied-up hair and let it down, cascading over his shoulders as his family including his two similarly-coiffed young sons whooped their approval in the crowd. You can connect with Troy Polamalu on Facebook, Twitter, and Wikipedia. 199 talking about this. Polamalu's locks were the highest-insured hair on Earth according to the Guinness World Records. Patrick Mahomes and Troy Polamalu are not just the envy of the NFL world for the Super Bowl rings they've won but also because of their incredible hair. Mahomes is quickly becoming the most marketable player in the NFL. It sounds like he made the right choice. ", RELATED VIDEO: Patrick Mahomes Makes History as He Signs $450 Million Contract Extension. In fact, some say he's always working, just like Head & Shoulders Scalp Shield Technology is never not working to provide up to 100% dandruff protection, even between washes*. James Anthony Jan 5, 2023 [47] On September 18, 2005, Polamalu had six solo tackles and sacked Houston Texans' quarterback David Carr three times during a 277 victory. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. Sign up for daily stories delivered to your inbox. Brian Urlacher Has Hair Now, And He Looks So Different, Derrick Henry Has Been Growing Out His Hair Since Elementary School. Yet, while the stadium might not be packed with fans, we will be rooting for our favorite team from home. [99][100] He recorded three solo tackles in his third career Super Bowl appearance, but the Steelers were defeated by the Packers 31-25. According to the Associated Press andESPN, the two-time Super Bowl champ and Head and Shoulders had an agreement that saw Polamalu's hair receive a one million-dollar insurance policy, which was obtained via Lloyd's of London. Polamalu made his professional regular season debut in the Steelers' season-opening 3415 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. He petitioned in 2007 to change his legal surname to his mother's maiden name of Polamalu. I'd never get my hair cut or trimmed or anything like that. On Tuesday, the shampoo brand revealed a new commercial which announced Mahomes as their newest spokesperson. Don't hate Polamalu because he has a beautiful head of abundant curls. Aside from his undeniable skill on the field, Troy Polamaluwill always be remembered for his incredibly long, curly hair. You can connect with Troy Polamalu on Facebook, Twitter, and Wikipedia. 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. We Have the Best Collection For Fans. KANSAS CITY, Mo. [51] In addition, he was named as a First Team All-Pro. The insurance is being paid for by the shampoos parent company, Procter & Gamble. [citation needed], During Super Bowl XLIII, a commercial of Polamalu aired that had him do a remake of the famous "Mean Joe" Greene Coca-Cola commercial, except it was advertising for Coca-Cola Zero instead. Among his spiritual activities was a 2007 pilgrimage to Orthodox Christian sites in Greece and Turkey. [69] The following week, he had his second consecutive interception and four solo tackles as the Steelers defeated the Cleveland Browns, 106. On May 13, 2011, he graduated from USC with a bachelor's degree in history. His streak ended against California, when he had four tackles, but made a game-deciding play with an interception that he returned for a 58-yard touchdown. [85][86] They finished with a 97 record and did not qualify for the playoffs for the first time under head coach Mike Tomlin. [35][46], He returned as the starting strong safety in 2005 and started the Steelers' season-opener against the Tennessee Titans. A new Head & Shoulders commercial surfaced on Tuesday and it stars Polamalu and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. His performance in the 403 blowout over Colorado won him Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Week. A co-worker who knew I was a die-hard fan of the Black & Gold gave it to me last year, with some joke about how they never would have done this with Terry Bradshaw.. [142], On January 2, 2020, Polamalu was named one of 15 modern-era finalists for election into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. [87] He was named to the Second Team Pro Football Hall of Fame All-Decade Team for the 2000s. Polamalu scored that touchdown - his first in the National Football League - in a showdown against the Cincinnati Bengals on October 3, 2004. These to may have never got the chance to go head-to-head on the gridiron, but theyre getting a chance to go head-to-head in another way now. 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. . [50] Polamalu finished the 2005 season with 91 combined tackles (73 solo), six pass deflections, and two interceptions in 16 games and 16 starts. [113][114] He was ranked #19th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2012. The injury sidelined him for four games. A fumble he returned for a touchdown at the end of the game was taken off the board as the officials ruled that San Diego had made an illegal forward pass, although head referee Scott Green admitted after the game that the touchdown should have been counted. Polamalu finished his senior season with 68 tackles, nine tackles for a loss, three sacks, one interception, and three forced fumbles. He was ranked the top strong safety prospect by BLESTO and National Scouting Combines. From Mahomes Magic Crunch cereal to Head & Shoulders, Chiefs fans should get used to seeing him take over the airwaves on both a local and national level. She's worked at PEOPLE for over seven years as a writer, reporter and editor across our Entertainment, Lifestyle and News teams, covering everything from the Super Bowl to the Met Gala. @headshoulders @tpolamalu #ad pic.twitter.com/WBbRl4LzMG, Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) July 21, 2021. He made the Sign of the Cross after every play. Polamalu's hair alone was worth more than many people will ever see in their lifetime, and the shampoo company was out to protect its prize investment. The football player's main endorsement during his NFL career was Head &Shouldersshampoo, who utilized his long hair in order to market their product. [153][154][155] Theodora is the sister of NFL player and USC Trojans alumnus Alex Holmes. Official Page of Troy Polamalu. In fact, some say he's. ", "It's been really a very humbling thing for me to experience given the fact that there are amazing patriarchs of our game, like Jim Brown," Polamalu continues. 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"A lot of great people in our game that have such impact, not only on the game of football but really on our culture in times like today.". If you haven't seen it, go to YouTube and type in "Troy Polamalu head and shoulders commercial." Against Louisiana Tech, he showed his effectiveness on special teams, blocking a punt. [128] In Week 7, he recorded three solo tackles, defended two passes, a sack, and intercepted a pass attempt by Terrelle Pryor in an 21-18 loss to the Oakland Raiders. [72] This marked his third consecutive game with an interception. [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. [122] The following week, he recorded three combined tackles, deflected two passes, and made the only interception of the season in a 2410 win against the Cleveland Browns. Troy Polamalu: Lifetime Achievements and Awards. TroyPolamalu'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. The injury also caused Polamalu to miss the Senior Bowl and 2003 NFL Combine. [35] He was voted to his third consecutive Pro Bowl and started the 2007 Pro Bowl at strong safety.[59]. [38] On September 26, 2004, Polamalu recorded six combined tackles, deflected a pass, and made his first career interception off a pass from A. J. Feeley during a 133 victory over the Miami Dolphins. Polamalu, 32, will get his long locks trimmed on Monday, Veterans Day, in front of a crowd at Pittsburgh's Heinz Field, although it's unclear how much he'll actually get cut. How long have you been living flake-free with Head and Shoulders? "We have guys that have all different types of hairstyles, but I think when you think of the hairstyle of the Chiefs, you got to think of the mohawk, the curls, the headband, the whole fit, and I think I definitely have that going in my direction.". After being voted team captain for the second consecutive year, he opened the 2002 season with seven tackles and one tackle for a loss in a victory over Auburn. [41][42] In his first season under new defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau, Polamalu finished with a career-high 96 combined tackles (67 solo), ten pass deflections, five interceptions, and one touchdown in 16 games and 16 starts. Polamalu had repeatedly expressed his intent on staying with the Steelers. This is only just the beginning for Mahomes. [24], The Pittsburgh Steelers initially had a verbal agreement with Dexter Jackson, who was the reigning Super Bowl MVP with the 2003 Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In the next game against Washington he had a game-high 13 tackles, two tackles for a loss, an interception that he returned for a 22-yard touchdown. [53] On February 5, 2006, he started in his first career Super Bowl and collected five combined tackles in the Steelers' 2110 win against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XL. [167], He was on the cover of Madden NFL 10 with Larry Fitzgerald and is supposedly a sufferer of the "Madden Curse". Polamalu will undergo his first "haircut" in 11 years as part of the "The VFW Mane Event"at Heinz Field, an endeavor to raise money for the Veterans of Foreign Wars USA and generate awareness for. Check it out: Were back and were #NeverNotWorking. [67][68] He started the Steelers' season-opener against the Houston Texans and recorded three solo tackles, deflected a pass, and intercepted a pass attempt by Matt Schaub during their 3817 victory. Then, instead of giving the kid his own jersey, he rips the shirt off the brand manager he has tackled and tosses it to the kid. He's one of. Sign up for the Chiefs Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. [137] The Steelers made the playoffs and faced off against the Baltimore Ravens in the Wild Card Round. He was chosen by the Steelers in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft. For all the work Polamalu put in on the field, acting as a walking nightmare for Steelers rivals such as the Baltimore Ravens, Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots and Dallas Cowboys, the strong safety's hair may just be the most impactful aspect of his legacy. a. reminding b. persuading c. researching [9][10] He is the youngest of five children. Troy Polamalu's Hair By Frances Romero Wednesday, Sept. 01, 2010 Joe Robbins / Getty Images When you haven't cut your hair in a decade out of reverence for your Samoan ancestors, that. As we know by now, COVID-19 has delayed many major events, including the 2020 Hall of Fame Weekend, where former Pittsburgh Steelers safetyTroy Polamaluwas supposed to be inducted as a member of the new class. As Mahomes says, he'll take the crown over any of his teammates when it comes to who has the best hair. So why did Troy. I was able to sneak some haircuts here recently. He made his 30 million dollar fortune with Pittsburgh Steelers. 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. Kids throughout the Kansas City area go into their local barbershop and ask for The Mahomes., It only makes sense from a brand perspective for Mahomes to team up with a hair product like Head & Shoulders. [126][127] The next week, Polamalu collected a season-high nine combined tackles and defended a pass in a 20-10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. With an agreement in place with Jackson, the Steelers focused on drafting a running back in the first round. Yep, that's right. "If not, I'm going to have to take this goatee thing what I've got going. Throughout the season, he was the backup strong safety and played primarily on special teams and in dime packages. "I think maybe even to be recognized in the first place was a really humbling process," he says of his selection. [62] He was unable to play in a Week 5 contest against the Seattle Seahawks with an abdominal injury. On March 12, 2003, Jackson signed with the Arizona Cardinals after they added $2 million to their offer and increased his salary by $2.3 million in the first three-years. Keep scrolling for more details about Polamalu's iconic curls. A lock of Che Guevaras hair was once reportedly auctioned for $100,000. [35][101] He was ranked sixth by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011. Truthfully, I havent even opened the package, and I doubt I ever will. Letting his hair grow as a tribute to his Samoan heritage, his main was famously targeted at the. Polamalu, 38, has said how honored he was to be in a Disney project that was based on his Polynesian heritage. Pittsburgh Steeler Troy Polamalu and his infamous hair on set for Head & Shoulders. 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. Polamalu's hair is an extension of his style: wild, instinctive and chaotic. His bust, however, may have even topped the speech, which . What it boils down to is: why mess with perfection? Polamalu (and his hair), of. The company even took out a record-breaking insurance policy on his hair to protect their investment . [33] On November 30, 2003, he made four combined tackles and had his first career sack on Cincinnati Bengals' quarterback Jon Kitna, in a 2024 loss. While there, he played high school football. 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. [28], On July 28, 2003, the Steelers signed Polamalu after a short hold out to a five-year, $12.10 million contract. He would routinely line up everywhere on the field, and had the ability to. Yeah, he was a decent player. Everybody knows him. Patrick Mahomes picks up his Head & Shoulders form his locker and hears Troy Polamalu congratulate him on his good choices. Troy Polamalu of the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers endorses Head and Shoulders shampoo. [116] He further aggravated the injury during the game and left after further straining his calf muscle. [11] Polamalu described his uncle, Salu Polamalu, as a disciplinarian who kept him straight.