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New Addition
the Steelers are one of the last teams to add an insignia to their helmet. they put a steel mark, which was used by the company U.S. Steel. it seemed to work out for them because they had a solid year, going 9-5 -
a Great Year for the Steelers
Terry Bradshaw has one off year and after that he is playing like a champ. mean Joe Greene is mean as ever and tackling players by the second, the Steelers had a great 39th season, going 11-3 and winning a playoff game. -
The Immaculate Reception
the Steelers were playing the Raiders, it was close, but the Raiders were ahead 7-6. with 1:13 left to play in the game. Terry Bradshaw was about to get smashed when he threw the ball into the air. two players collided in midair and launched the ball skyward. Franco Harris was sprinting after it and when the ball was about three inches from the ground he scooped it and ran for a touchdown. the Steelers had won -
Bleier's Leaping Grab
Super Bowl XIII was a heavyweight battle. Bradshaw found an unexpected target in the end zone for the lead. leaping to make the touchdown catch, rolling out and lobbing a touch pass to the perfect spot, allowing Bleier to make the fantastic catch in the right corner of the end zone. the impact of the play, difficulty of the reception, and importance of the score are absolutely authentic. -
Steelers in the 80's
Steelers are leading the whole NFL in Super Bowls. they have a great quarterback, a solid running back, and a pair of dynamic receivers named John Stallworth and Lynn Swann. the greatest defense ever established, the Steeler Curtain. they don't get in the Super Bowl but, they make it to the playoffs and have a winning year at 9-7 -
loss of the Steelers
Owner Art Rooney dies. he owned the team from the start of 1933. he owned them for the first fort years of shame and losing. he also had them for their 15 years of fame, glory and 4 super bowls, when they could not be beaten. he passes the team down to his son Dan Rooney -
New Quarterback
the quarterback had not been doing great, so the Steelers decide to start Ben Roethlisberger. the Steelers have one of their best years ever and they were undefeated but, their came a game that they had to win to go on to the Super Bowl and they unfortunately lost. Big Ben Roethlisberger was looking good and could easily be the future of the Steelers -
Super bowl XL
the Steelers are facing the Seattle Seahawks. with good passing and game running back and defense Pittsburgh was looking good. the score was 7-3 in the 3rd quarter when Steelers running back broke free for a 75 yard touchdown run. Seattle struck back making the score 14-10, but the Steelers score one more time and they win their 5th Super Bowl -
San Diego's Single Play
during the 2008 Divisional Playoffs, home teams were falling like dominoes. the Steelers hoped to prevent a clean sweep for the 2008 wildcard contingent. the Steelers put another touchdown on the scoreboard, San Diego ran exactly one play in the quarter. one singular snap that resulted in a key turnover -
Ben's Last Hurrah
the fourth quarter comeback in the regular season finale on jan 9. turned out to be his final regular season game quarterback Ben Roethlisberger hit wide receiver Chase Claypool for a 6 yard touchdown with 2:54 left in regulation that, coupled with kicker Chris Boswell's extra point that gave Steelers a 13-10 lead. the 16-13 victory along with Jaguars win over the colts and the Raiders victory over the chargers sent the Steelers to the playoffs