Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis became one of the better players in NFL history during his 13-year career, earning a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Bettis started his career in 1993, drafted with the No. 10 pick by the Los Angeles Rams. After spending three years with Los Angeles/St. Louis, Bettis made his way to Pittsburgh, where his career really began to take off.
Standing at 5-foot-11 and 252 pounds, Bettis, also know as "The Bus," became known for his physical style of play and it showed, breaking the Steelers' record for most rushing touchdowns. He also has the fourth-most rushing yards in NFL history.
Following the 2005 season, Bettis retired from football and, less than one year later on July 8, 2006, he got married to Trameka Boykin. And recently, the couple celebrated their 19th anniversary.
"Happy 19th anniversary to my rock, my queen, my everything," Bettis wrote on Instagram. "Thank you for standing by me through it all. Love you @mrsbussy01"
The NFL world was excited for the Bettis couple, taking to the Instagram comment section to leave their congratulatory thoughts.
"Congratulations ððð¥," one fan said.
"Happy Anniversary," added former Titans RB Eddie George.
"Congratulations happy anniversary," wrote a third.
"Congratulations, my brother. God is great…" replied a fourth
"Congratulations ððððððð," added a fifth.
"Time flies! Happy Anniversary. Keep on smiling," posted a sixth.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis
Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis
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Bettis and Boykin married in Montego Bay, Jamaica, before moving to Atlanta Georgia, where they currently reside. They share two kids together, including daughter Jada, 20, and son Jerome Jr., 17.
In fact, Jerome Bettis Jr. will be starting his freshman season of college in 2025-26 with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, his father's alma mater. He ranked as a 3-star wide receiver and a top-100 prospect out of Georgia in the 2025 class (247Sports).