The Steelers were founded in 1933, making them the oldest team in the AFC.¹⁾

When Art Rooney founded the team, they were called the Pittsburgh Pirates, like the city's baseball team.²⁾

The name change paid homage to Pittsburgh’s steel industry.³⁾

The Steelers have won six Super Bowls (1974, 1975, 1978, 1979, 2005, 2008).⁴⁾

Chuck Noll (1969-1991), Bill Cowher (1992-2006), and Mike Tomlin (2007-present).⁵⁾

Franco Harris' legendary catch in the 1972 playoffs is one of the most famous plays in NFL history.⁶⁾

They achieved this feat by winning four titles in six seasons (1974-1979).⁷⁾

The 1970s Steelers’ defense, led by legends like Mean Joe Greene, was one of the most dominant ever.⁸⁾

Bradshaw was the first quarterback to win four Super Bowls.⁹⁾

Harris was the first African American and Italian American to win a Super Bowl MVP (Super Bowl IX).¹⁰⁾

Ward, a Steelers legend, was named MVP of Super Bowl XL.¹¹⁾

Big Ben won all 13 of his regular-season starts as a rookie in 2004, an NFL record.¹²⁾

The Steelers had an 18-game winning streak spanning the 2004-2005 seasons.¹³⁾

They became the first sixth-seeded team to win a Super Bowl (2005 season).¹⁴⁾

Doug Williams was the first African American QB to win, but Joe Gilliam started for the Steelers in 1974.¹⁵⁾

Created by broadcaster Myron Cope in 1975, the Terrible Towel is an iconic Steelers symbol.¹⁶⁾

The Steelers have one of the best Monday Night Football records in NFL history.¹⁷⁾

Chuck Noll coached for 23 seasons, winning four Super Bowls.¹⁸⁾

In 1943, they temporarily merged with the Philadelphia Eagles to form the “Steagles” due to World War II.¹⁹⁾

After Dan Rooney passed away, his wife Patricia Rooney became a co-owner.²⁰⁾

Named after Dan Rooney, it requires NFL teams to interview minority candidates for head coaching positions.²¹⁾

Tomlin won Super Bowl XLIII at age 36, making him the youngest head coach to win.²²⁾

Over 68,000 fans packed Heinz Field for an AFC Championship Game in 2009.²³⁾

The Steelers are valued at over $4 billion.²⁴⁾

Their unique logo placement honors a 1962 equipment experiment.²⁵⁾

Pittsburgh’s teams (Steelers, Penguins, Pirates) all wear black and gold—the only U.S. city with a single color scheme for all major teams.²⁶⁾

In the 1950s, the Steelers added numbers to their helmets, a short-lived but notable trend.²⁷⁾

They’ve played in eight Super Bowls, winning six.²⁸⁾

The Steelers have over 30 Hall of Famers, including Terry Bradshaw, Franco Harris, and Troy Polamalu.²⁹⁾

They cut the legendary quarterback before he ever played a game.³⁰⁾

Joe Gilliam started in 1974, ahead of Terry Bradshaw.³¹⁾

The 2020 Steelers led the league in sacks, continuing their defensive dominance.³²⁾

Polamalu’s long curly hair became his signature look and was even insured for $1 million.³³⁾

Harrison’s Super Bowl XLIII interception return is the longest defensive TD in Super Bowl history.³⁴⁾

Steelers Nation is one of the most passionate fan groups in sports.³⁵⁾

A statue of Harris’ Immaculate Reception pose greets travelers at Pittsburgh International Airport.³⁶⁾

One of the most dominant defensive stretches in NFL history.³⁷⁾

They reached the milestone in 2017.³⁸⁾

The Steelers made the playoffs eight straight seasons (1972-1979).³⁹⁾

Bettis retired after winning Super Bowl XL in his hometown, Detroit.⁴⁰⁾

Mean Joe Greene was the first defensive player to win MVP (Super Bowl IX).⁴¹⁾

The Steelers’ 27-23 win over the Cardinals featured two iconic plays—Harrison’s pick-six and Santonio Holmes’ toe-tap TD.⁴²⁾

After 15 seasons and a Super Bowl win, Cowher stepped down in 2006.⁴³⁾

In 2021, Watt tied the single-season sack record (22.5).⁴⁴⁾

With young talent and a winning culture, the Steelers remain a powerhouse franchise.⁴⁵⁾