From The Steel City To The Super Bowl

The Pittsburgh Steelers: A History of Success

From the Steel City to the Super Bowl

The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the most successful teams in NFL history, with six Super Bowl victories. The team was founded in 1933 as the Pittsburgh Pirates and played its first game at Forbes Field.

The Early Years

The Steelers struggled in their early years, but they began to turn things around in the 1940s under the leadership of coach Jock Sutherland. The team made its first NFL Championship Game appearance in 1947, but they lost to the Chicago Cardinals. The Steelers made it back to the championship game in 1948, and this time they defeated the Philadelphia Eagles to win their first NFL title.

The 1970s: The Steel Curtain Era

The Steelers enjoyed a golden era in the 1970s, thanks in large part to their legendary defense known as the Steel Curtain. The Steel Curtain was led by Hall of Famers such as Joe Greene, Mean Joe Greene, and Jack Lambert. The Steelers won four Super Bowls in the 1970s, including two victories over the Dallas Cowboys.

The 1980s and 1990s: Continued Success

The Steelers continued to be a competitive team in the 1980s and 1990s, making several playoff appearances and winning two more Super Bowls. The team's success was due in part to the leadership of quarterback Terry Bradshaw and running back Franco Harris. The Steelers made it to the Super Bowl in 1996, but they lost to the Green Bay Packers.

The 2000s: A New Era Begins

The Steelers entered a new era in the 2000s, with Ben Roethlisberger taking over as quarterback and Mike Tomlin taking over as head coach. The Steelers made it to the Super Bowl in 2006, but they lost to the Seattle Seahawks. The Steelers returned to the Super Bowl in 2009, and this time they defeated the Arizona Cardinals to win their sixth Super Bowl title.

The Future of the Steelers

The Steelers are looking to continue their success in the future. The team has a young and talented roster, and they are poised to make another run at the Super Bowl. The Steelers are one of the most storied franchises in NFL history, and they are sure to continue their success for many years to come.

## Pittsburgh Steelers Records and Accomplishments - 6 Super Bowl victories - 8 AFC Championships - 19 Division Championships - 33 playoff appearances - 626 regular season wins - 543 regular season losses - 25 ties ## Pittsburgh Steelers Notable Players - Terry Bradshaw, quarterback - Franco Harris, running back - Joe Greene, defensive tackle - Mean Joe Greene, defensive tackle - Jack Lambert, linebacker - Ben Roethlisberger, quarterback - Antonio Brown, wide receiver - Troy Polamalu, safety ## Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coaches - Jock Sutherland (1940-1945) - Walt Kiesling (1946-1949) - Joe Bach (1950-1951) - Ham Washington (1951-1954) - John Michelosen (1955-1956) - Buddy Parker (1957-1964) - Bill Austin (1965-1968) - Chuck Noll (1969-1991) - Bill Cowher (1992-2006) - Mike Tomlin (2007-present)