Tiny Troy is a nickname and advertising persona for Troy Polamalu, a former professional American football player known for his long, flowing hair and outstanding career as a safety with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL. After retiring, Polamalu became the spokesperson for Head & Shoulders shampoo, where he appears in commercials as "Tiny Troy," a miniature version of himself who enthusiastically promotes the shampoo's benefits. This character has been featured alongside other athletes like Patrick Mahomes in a creative advertising campaign that leverages Polamalu’s distinctive hair and charismatic personality
. Troy Polamalu is widely regarded as one of the greatest safeties in NFL history. He played 12 seasons with the Steelers, earning numerous accolades including eight Pro Bowl selections, six All-Pro honors, two Super Bowl championships, and the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award in 2010. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2020. Polamalu is also known for his unique playing style and his iconic long black hair, which he famously insured for $1 million
. In summary, "Tiny Troy" refers to Troy Polamalu’s miniature character in Head & Shoulders commercials, while Troy Polamalu himself is a celebrated former NFL star and Hall of Famer
