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 When Art Rooney founded the team, they were called the Pittsburgh Pirates, like the city's baseball team.[([[https://www.steelersuk.com/history/thirties/1%20pages/the%20steelers%20beginnings%201.htm|steelersuk]])]
+===== Renamed the Steelers in 1940 =====
+The name change paid homage to Pittsburgh’s steel industry.[([[https://www.steelcityunderground.com/2021/03/04/steelers-throwback-thursdays-pittsburgh-renames-from-pirates-to-steelers/|steelcityunderground]])]
+===== Six-Time Super Bowl Champions =====
+The Steelers have won six Super Bowls (1974, 1975, 1978, 1979, 2005, 2008).[([[https://www.patriotshalloffame.com/super-bowl-droughts/|patriotshalloffame]])]
+===== Only NFL Team with Three Head Coaches in Over 50 Years =====
+Chuck Noll (1969-1991), Bill Cowher (1992-2006), and Mike Tomlin (2007-present).[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/hw7ji7/since_1969_there_have_only_been_3_head_coaches/|reddit]])]
+===== The Immaculate Reception =====
+Franco Harris' legendary catch in the 1972 playoffs is one of the most famous plays in NFL history.[([[https://www.dazn.com/en-US/news/american-football/nfl-immaculate-reception-franco-harris/elpnyzm467ryz9uvs92p6q70|dazn]])]
+===== First Team to Win Four Super Bowls =====
+They achieved this feat by winning four titles in six seasons (1974-1979).[([[https://www.kmbc.com/article/breaking-down-the-previous-attempts-at-winning-three-straight-super-bowls-kansas-city-chiefs/61859004|kmbc]])]
+===== Steel Curtain Defense =====
+The 1970s Steelers’ defense, led by legends like Mean Joe Greene, was one of the most dominant ever.[([[https://www.kmbc.com/article/breaking-down-the-previous-attempts-at-winning-three-straight-super-bowls-kansas-city-chiefs/61859004|kmbc]])]
+===== Terry Bradshaw: First QB with Four Rings =====
+Bradshaw was the first quarterback to win four Super Bowls.[([[https://talkoffametwo.com/guest-columns/stellino-on-steelers-bradshaw|talkoffametwo]])]
+===== Franco Harris’ Super Bowl MVP =====
+Harris was the first African American and Italian American to win a Super Bowl MVP (Super Bowl IX).[([[https://www.crsp.pitt.edu/franco-harris|crsp]])]
+===== Hines Ward: Super Bowl MVP =====
+Ward, a Steelers legend, was named MVP of Super Bowl XL.[([[https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2022/2/26/22951044/celebrating-pittsburgh-steeler-hines-wards-mvp-performance-in-super-bowl-xl-film-room-nfl-news|behindthesteelcurtain]])]
+===== Ben Roethlisberger’s Rookie Magic =====
+Big Ben won all 13 of his regular-season starts as a rookie in 2004, an NFL record.[([[https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/what-10-best-seasons-rookie-qb-nfl-history|foxsports]])]
+===== Longest Regular-Season Winning Streak =====
+The Steelers had an 18-game winning streak spanning the 2004-2005 seasons.[([[https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/steelers-secure-20th-straight-non-losing-season-pass-patriots-for-second-longest-streak-of-all-time/|cbssports]])]
+===== Won Super Bowl XL as a No. 6 Seed =====
+They became the first sixth-seeded team to win a Super Bowl (2005 season).[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/steelers/comments/1972j8h/in_2005_when_the_6_seed_steelers_started_their/|reddit]])]
+===== Home to the First African American QB to Win a Super Bowl =====
+Doug Williams was the first African American QB to win, but Joe Gilliam started for the Steelers in 1974.[([[https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/2000/1229/982102.html|espn]])]
+===== The Terrible Towel Tradition =====
+Created by broadcaster Myron Cope in 1975, the Terrible Towel is an iconic Steelers symbol.[([[https://www.visitpittsburgh.com/things-to-do/pittsburgh-sports-teams/terrible-towel/|visitpittsburgh]])]
+===== Most Wins on Monday Night Football =====
+The Steelers have one of the best Monday Night Football records in NFL history.[([[https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask?q=steelers+record+on+monday+night+football+all-time|statmuse]])]
+===== Longest-Tenured Coach in Steelers History =====
+Chuck Noll coached for 23 seasons, winning four Super Bowls.[([[https://www.steelers.com/history/bios/noll_chuck|steelers]])]
+===== Steelers Helped Merge the AFL & NFL =====
+In 1943, they temporarily merged with the Philadelphia Eagles to form the “Steagles” due to World War II.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/rd42u/til_in_1943_the_eagles_and_steelers_lost_so_many/|reddit]])]
+===== First Team with a Female Owner =====
+After Dan Rooney passed away, his wife Patricia Rooney became a co-owner.[([[https://pittsburghparks.org/an-appreciation-steelers-nations-matriarch-patricia-rooney-remembered-as-generous-and-wonderful/|pittsburghparks]])]
+===== The Rooney Rule Originated with the Steelers =====
+Named after Dan Rooney, it requires NFL teams to interview minority candidates for head coaching positions.[([[https://www.forbes.com/sites/susanmshaw/2025/01/29/the-rooney-rule-was-well-intentioned-but-it-was-never-going-to-work/|forbes]])]
+===== Mike Tomlin: Youngest Super Bowl-Winning Coach =====
+Tomlin won Super Bowl XLIII at age 36, making him the youngest head coach to win.[([[https://www.steelers.com/team/coaches-roster/mike-tomlin|steelers]])]
+===== Heinz Field’s Record Crowd =====
+Over 68,000 fans packed Heinz Field for an AFC Championship Game in 2009.[([[https://steelersdepot.com/2022/02/james-farrior-recalls-electric-atmosphere-at-heinz-field-for-2008-afc-championship-game-against-ravens/|steelersdepot]])]
+===== One of the Most Expensive Franchises =====
+The Steelers are valued at over $4 billion.[([[https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/forbes-reveals-steelers-estimated-worth/ar-AA1pSd0M|msn]])]
+===== Only NFL Team with a Logo on One Side of the Helmet =====
+Their unique logo placement honors a 1962 equipment experiment.[([[https://blog.logomyway.com/steelers-logo/|logomyway]])]
+===== Black and Gold Unity =====
+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.[([[https://www.mlb.com/news/why-pittsburgh-s-teams-all-wear-black-and-gold|mlb]])]
+===== First Team to Wear Numbers on Helmets =====
+In the 1950s, the Steelers added numbers to their helmets, a short-lived but notable trend.[([[https://www.quora.com/How-many-NFL-teams-have-their-LOGO-on-both-sides-of-their-helmet|quora]])]
+===== Franchise Record 8 Super Bowl Appearances =====
+They’ve played in eight Super Bowls, winning six.[([[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/most-super-bowl-wins-teams-players/|cbsnews]])]
+===== Home of Hall of Famers =====
+The Steelers have over 30 Hall of Famers, including Terry Bradshaw, Franco Harris, and Troy Polamalu.[([[https://www.si.com/nfl/Pittsburgh-Steelers-Hall-of-Fame|si]])]
+===== Steelers Once Drafted Johnny Unitas =====
+They cut the legendary quarterback before he ever played a game.[([[https://www.fansfirstsports.com/steel-curtain-network/history-would-be-different-if-the-steelers-didnt-cut-johnny-unitas/|fansfirstsports]])]
+===== First Black Starting QB in Steelers History =====
+Joe Gilliam started in 1974, ahead of Terry Bradshaw.[([[https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/remember-when-joe-gilliam-takes-terry-bradshaws-starting-qb-job/|cbssports]])]
+===== Most Sacks in a Season =====
+The 2020 Steelers led the league in sacks, continuing their defensive dominance.[([[https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2020/8/14/21368689/the-steelers-have-a-plan-for-more-takeaways-in-2020-teryl-austin-minkah-fitzpatrick-terrell-edmunds|behindthesteelcurtain]])]
+===== Troy Polamalu’s Iconic Hair =====
+Polamalu’s long curly hair became his signature look and was even insured for $1 million.[([[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-11150607|bbc]])]
+===== James Harrison’s 100-Yard Pick-Six =====
+Harrison’s Super Bowl XLIII interception return is the longest defensive TD in Super Bowl history.[([[https://www.nfl.com/100/originals/100-greatest/plays-7|nfl]])]
+===== One of the Most Loyal Fan Bases =====
+Steelers Nation is one of the most passionate fan groups in sports.[([[https://steelcityblitz.com/steeler-nation-the-fans-that-fuel-pittsburghs-football-passion/|steelcityblitz]])]
+===== Franco Harris’ Statue at Pittsburgh Airport =====
+A statue of Harris’ Immaculate Reception pose greets travelers at Pittsburgh International Airport.[([[https://www.timesonline.com/story/entertainment/local/2023/03/01/franco-harris-statue-moved-at-pittsburgh-international-airport-allegheny-county-steelers-football/69959795007/|timesonline]])]
+===== 1976 Team Had 5 Shutouts in 9 Games =====
+One of the most dominant defensive stretches in NFL history.[([[https://www.postcourier.com.pg/stretch-8-games-steelers-steel-curtain-defense-5-shut-outs-gave-22-points-problem/|postcourier]])]
+===== First Franchise to Win 700 Games =====
+They reached the milestone in 2017.[([[https://www.steelcityunderground.com/2018/01/08/stats-stood-steelers-set-2017-nfl-records-milestones/|steelcityunderground]])]
+===== Most Consecutive Playoff Appearances Under Noll =====
+The Steelers made the playoffs eight straight seasons (1972-1979).[([[https://www.profootballhof.com/teams/pittsburgh-steelers/team-history/|profootballhof]])]
+===== Jerome Bettis: The Bus’ Hometown Super Bowl Win =====
+Bettis retired after winning Super Bowl XL in his hometown, Detroit.[([[https://holtzsheroes.org/board-of-directors/jerome-bettis/|holtzsheroes]])]
+===== First Defensive Player to Win Super Bowl MVP =====
+Mean Joe Greene was the first defensive player to win MVP (Super Bowl IX).[([[https://www.britannica.com/facts/Joe-Greene|britannica]])]
+===== Super Bowl XLIII: One of the Greatest Games Ever =====
+The Steelers’ 27-23 win over the Cardinals featured two iconic plays—Harrison’s pick-six and Santonio Holmes’ toe-tap TD.[([[https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/othersports/article-1133762/Pittsburgh-27-Arizona-23-Steelers-leave-late-snatch-Super-Bowl-glory.html|dailymail]])]
+===== Bill Cowher’s Emotional Farewell =====
+After 15 seasons and a Super Bowl win, Cowher stepped down in 2006.[([[https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2720242|espn]])]
+===== T.J. Watt Tied NFL Sack Record =====
+In 2021, Watt tied the single-season sack record (22.5).[([[https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/t-j-watt-definitely-not-satisfied-after-22-5-sacks-in-2021|nbcsports]])]
+===== The Future Looks Bright =====
+With young talent and a winning culture, the Steelers remain a powerhouse franchise.[([[https://www.theporchislive.com/blog/pittsburgh-steelers-history/|theporchislive]])]

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