Pittsburgh Steelers Timeline

Steelers were founded by Arthur J. Rooney

Jul 8, 1933

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.

1938

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

1943

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

Jan 20, 1980

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.

Jan 20, 1980

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

Feb 5, 2005

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

Jan 5, 2007

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

Jan 22, 2007

Mike Tomlin become coach after Bill Cowher

Super Bowl XLIII win second year if Mike Tomlin's career.

Jan 1, 2009

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

Jan 1, 2009

The Super Bowl XLIII win marked their sixth championship in franchise history as the Steelers became the first team to win six Super Bowls.