User Tools

Site Tools


pittsburgh_steelers

This is an old revision of the document!


Pittsburgh Steelers

Oldest Franchise in the AFC

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

Original Name Was the Pirates

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

Renamed the Steelers in 1940

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

Six-Time Super Bowl Champions

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

Only NFL Team with Three Head Coaches in Over 50 Years

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

The Immaculate Reception

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

First Team to Win Four Super Bowls

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

Steel Curtain Defense

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

pittsburgh_steelers.1740057025.txt.gz · Last modified: 2025/02/20 07:10 by eziothekilla34