Common questions 

Where did Troy Polamalu grow up?

Joe Ford

Where did Troy Polamalu grow up?

Polamalu spent his early years in Santa Ana, California. At age eight, Polamalu vacationed in Tenmile, Oregon with his aunt and uncle for three weeks; afterwards, he begged his mother to let him live in Oregon.

Does Troy Polamalu have a twin brother?

Sakio Aumua
Troy Polamalu/Brothers

Is Troy Polamalu Hair Insured?

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). Polamalu, a defender for the Pittsburgh Steelers, has been tackled at least once by his distinctive 3ft-long (1m) hair which hangs down his back.

What island is Troy Polamalu from?

American Samoa
It’s in American Samoa where Polamalu embraces the challenge of uplifting his people. Though he wasn’t born there, Polamalu will become just the second player of Samoan descent and third Polynesian to be enshrined in Canton, Ohio.

Who was the first Samoan in the NFL?

Lineman Al Lolotai
The first Polynesian to play in the NFL was Offensive Lineman Al Lolotai, a Samoan, who was a member of the 1945 Washington Redskins.

What was Troy Polamalu nickname?

Quiet Storm
Tasmanian DevilThe Flyin’ HawaiianThe Samoan Headhunter
Troy Polamalu/Nicknames

Can they pull hair in the NFL?

In case you’re wondering, pulling players by the hair in NFL is a legal move — any hair that flows out of the helmet is considered a part of a player’s uniform. Ironically, Clowney himself has long enough hair to be tackled by himself, if he played offense.

Are most Hawaiians Samoan?

Alaska and Hawaii Outside the mainland U.S., many Samoan Americans have settled in Hawaii and Alaska. About 2.8% of Hawaiian residents are of Samoan descent, with 1.3% having full Samoan ancestry.

What nationality is Troy Polamalu?

Polamalu was born as Troy Aumua Polamalu on April 19, 1981, in Garden Grove, California. He is of American nationality and is of Samoan descent. His zodiac sign is Aries.

Is Troy Polamalu retired?

Veteran Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu has retired from the National Football League after 12 terrific seasons. The decision was broken by Jim Wexell: Polamalu was one of the NFL’s defensive stars of the 2000s.

When did Troy Polamalu retire?

Polamalu spent impressive 12 years with the Pittsburgh Steelers and eventually he did retire on the 10th of April, 2015. However, for the time he spent playing for the Steelers he recorded some astonishing stats.

Where does Troy Polamalu live?

Retired since 2015, football icon Troy Polamalu is setting down roots in the upscale community of Rancho Santa Fe, just outside of San Diego, with the recent purchase of a $9 million Spanish-style home.