Helmet

PITTSBURGH STEELERS HISTORY

By HKR

  • THE STEELERS ARE FOUNDED

    THE STEELERS ARE FOUNDED
    The Steelers were founded on July 8, 1933, by Arthur Joseph Rooney. Originally named the Pittsburgh Pirates, they were a member of the Eastern Division of the 10-team NFL.

  • FIRST PLAYOFF APPEARANCE

    FIRST PLAYOFF APPEARANCE
    A 21-0 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the Eastern Division Playoff game.

  • EARLY STANDOUT PLAYERS

    EARLY STANDOUT PLAYERS
    First Pro Bowl Selections: Joe Geri, HB, Jerry Shipkey, LB, and Bill Walsh C, 1951.First All-League Selection: Byron "Whizzer" White, HB, 1938.First to Rush for 200 Yards in a Game: John Henry Johnson, 200 yards vs. the Cleveland Browns, 10/10/64.
    First 1,000-Yard Rusher: John Henry Johnson, 1,141 yards (1962).
    First to Pass 400 Yards in a Game: Bobby Layne, 409 yards vs. the Chicago Cardinals, 12/13/58.

  • 1970 STEELERS

    1970 STEELERS
    The 1970s Steelers had the greatest collection of talent on one team in NFL history. They produced nine Hall of Fame members. DE - LC Greenwood - WR John Stallworth WR Lynn Swann- LB Jack Hamm - C- Mike Webster - CB Mel Blount - LB Jack Lambert- RB Franco Harris - QB Terry Bradshaw - DT Joe Greene

  • STEEL CURTAIN

    STEEL CURTAIN
    The Steel Curtain was the defensive line of the 1970s American football team Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). The line was the backbone of the Steelers dynasty,Dwight White, Ernie Holmes, Joe Greene and L.C. Greenwood made up the greatest defensive line of the Super Bowl era.

  • FIRST SUPER BOWL

    FIRST SUPER BOWL
    A 16-6 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IX

  • 1976 THRU 2009 SIX TIME SUPERBOWL CHAMPIONS

    1976 THRU 2009 SIX TIME SUPERBOWL CHAMPIONS
    After the 1975 win, there were five more Superbowl wins. Dallas Cowboys in 1976. Dallas Cowboys 1979. LA Rams in 1980. Seattle Seahawks in 2006 and the Arizona Cardinals in 2009.

  • THE ROONEY FAMILY 1933-PRESENT

    THE ROONEY FAMILY 1933-PRESENT
    The Rooneys have owned and operated the Pittsburgh Steelers since 1933 Art Rooney Sr. was the founding owner from 1933 until his death in 1988. Art’s eldest son, Dan, took in 1969, and by the early 1970s the Steelers began to take shape as a pro football dynasty. .Art Rooney II has guided Pittsburgh to three conference titles and two world championships.

  • HOME STADIUMS

    HOME STADIUMS
    Forbes Field (1933-1963)
    Shibe Park (1943) -"Phil-Pitt" aka Steagles
    Comiskey Park (1944) -"Card-Pitt"
    Pitt Stadium (1958-1969) - Split home games with Forbes Field from 1958-1963
    Three Rivers Stadium (1970-2000)
    Heinz Field (2001-present)

  • SUCCESSFUL HEAD COACHES

    SUCCESSFUL HEAD COACHES
    Chuck Noll coached from 1969-1991. He led the Steelers to four Super Bowl championships in a six-year span and 15 winning seasons, nine division championships, and 12 playoff appearances Bill Cower 1992-2006In In his 15 seasons the Steelers won eight division titles, made the playoffs 10 times and participated in 21 playoff games and two Super Bowls. Mike Tomlin 2007- Two Superbowls with one win and in 2009 over the Arizona Cardinals. Six AFC North titles,and eight playoff games.