Remembering the Greatest Plays of Retired Steelers Safety Troy Polamalu

Longtime NFL icon Troy Polamalu informed the Pittsburgh Steelers of his retirement from football Thursday, citing family as his primary driving force. It marks a new day for the league, as Polamalu was a highlight machine for the bulk of his 12-year career, despite his decline since his Defensive Player of the Year performance in 2010.

Ask five different people and you'll probably get five different answers to the question of what the eight-time Pro Bowler's top play was.

We've narrowed it down to a few.

Polamalu vs. San Diego Chargers, 2008

This is perhaps the most jaw-dropping interception in NFL history, from a pure physics standpoint.

Polamalu vs. Tennessee Titans, 2009

No. 43 beats out Kenny Britt for a jump ball, making a ridiculous one-handed pick.

Polamalu vs. Baltimore Ravens, AFC Championship Game 2009

Polamalu clinches the game for the Steelers, picking off Joe Flacco and returning the interception for a touchdown to send Pittsburgh to the Super Bowl.

Polamalu vs. Tennessee Titans, 2010

Polamalu knows the snap count even better than the center, jumping the line and taking down quarterback Kerry Collins on an attempted quarterback sneak.

What other plays would you add to the list?