Dawson was named to seven straight Pro Bowls from 1992 to 1998 and was a six-time AP First Team All-Pro. In 1993, he was named co-AFC Offensive Lineman of the Year by the NFLPA and in 1996 he was named the NFL Alumni's Offensive Lineman of the Year. He played in 170 consecutive games, the second most in Steelers history, until severe hamstring injuries forced him to sit out nine games in 1999 and seven more games in 2000. He played his entire career with the Steelers and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2012.

This Pittsburgh Steelers custom jersey was signed by Dawson and inscribed, "HOF 12." This jersey includes a Leaf sticker and COA.