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Steelers were founded by Arthur J. Rooney
The Pittsburgh Steelers were founded by Arthur J. Rooney on July 8, 1933. They are the seventh-oldest franchise in the NFL. -
Colorado Byron White was the NFL's first big money player.
Rooney made Colorado All-America Byron "Whizzer" White the NFL's first "big money" player with a $15,800 contract. -
Rooney merged the Steelers with the Eagles (Phil-Pitt) in
With rosters short by the shortage during World War II, Rooney merged the Steelers with the Eagles -
The Steelers became the first team to win four Super Bowls
The Steelers became the first team to win four Super Bowls and the only team to win back-to-back Super Bowls twice. -
First AFC team to win its division 10 times since the NFL's 1970 merger.
The team of the decade of the 1970s became the first AFC team to win its division 10 times since the NFL's 1970 merger. -
The 2005 wild-card Steelers
The 2005 wild-card Steelers, led by coach Bill Cowher, also became the first wild-card team in history to win three playoff road games and the Super Bowl. -
Cowher resigned
Following the 2006 season, Cowher resigned and was replaced by Mike Tomlin, who in his second season led the team to victory in Super Bowl XLIII. -
Mike Tomlin become coach
Mike Tomlin become coach after Bill Cowher -
Super Bowl XLIII win second year if Mike Tomlin's career.
Mike Tomlin become coach and in his second season led the team to victory in Super Bowl XLIII. -
First team to win six super bowls
The Super Bowl XLIII win marked their sixth championship in franchise history as the Steelers became the first team to win six Super Bowls.