Pittsburgh Steelers
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Professional American football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional American football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are a member of the AFC North division in the National Football League (NFL). The Steelers are one of the most successful franchises in NFL history, having won six Super Bowl titles, tied for the most in the league.
History[edit | edit source]
The team was founded in 1933 by Art Rooney and was originally known as the Pittsburgh Pirates, sharing the name with the city's Major League Baseball team. In 1940, the team was renamed the Pittsburgh Steelers to reflect the city's heritage in the steel industry.
The Steel Curtain[edit | edit source]
The Steelers gained prominence in the 1970s with a dominant defense known as the Steel Curtain. This era saw the team win four Super Bowls in six years under head coach Chuck Noll and players like Terry Bradshaw, Franco Harris, and Mean Joe Greene.
Recent Success[edit | edit source]
Under head coach Bill Cowher, the Steelers won Super Bowl XL in 2006. Mike Tomlin succeeded Cowher and led the team to another Super Bowl victory in 2009, winning Super Bowl XLIII.
Stadium[edit | edit source]
The Steelers play their home games at Acrisure Stadium, which opened in 2001. The stadium is located on the North Shore of Pittsburgh and has a seating capacity of approximately 68,400.
Mascot[edit | edit source]
The team's mascot is Steely McBeam, a character that represents the city's steel industry heritage.
Rivalries[edit | edit source]
The Steelers have several notable rivalries, including with the Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns, and Cincinnati Bengals. These rivalries are particularly intense due to the teams' frequent matchups and competitive history.
Notable Players[edit | edit source]
Some of the most notable players in Steelers history include:
Championships[edit | edit source]
The Steelers have won six Super Bowl titles:
- Super Bowl IX (1974)
- Super Bowl X (1975)
- Super Bowl XIII (1978)
- Super Bowl XIV (1979)
- Super Bowl XL (2005)
- Super Bowl XLIII (2008)
See Also[edit | edit source]
- List of Pittsburgh Steelers seasons
- List of Pittsburgh Steelers players
- Steel Curtain
- Acrisure Stadium
- Mike Tomlin
- Bill Cowher
- Art Rooney
References[edit | edit source]
External Links[edit | edit source]
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