Game opening before the national anthem, they played "Barbarian Horde" from the film Gladiator.
Mike Tomlin was the defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings before he accepted the head coaching job with the Steelers.
NFL wide receiver Mike Wallace is 31 years old. He was born on August 1, 1986. He was drafted by the Steelers and then played there from 2009 to 2012, before playing for the Vikings, the Dolphins, and the Ravens.
No, black and yellow existed before the Steelers.
No, they were not. The Steelers were originally known as the Pirates.Pittsburgh Pirates - (1933-1939)Pittsburgh Steelers - (1940-1942)Phil-Pitt "Steagles" - (1943)Card-Pitt - (1944)Pittsburgh Steelers - (1945-present)
The Minnesota Vikings have appeared in four Super Bowls and lost all four: Super Bowl IV (1970): Kansas City Chiefs 23, Vikings 7 Super Bowl VIII (1974): Miami Dolphins 24, Vikings 7 Super Bowl IX (1975): Pittsburgh Steelers 16, Vikings 6 Super Bowl XI (1977): Oakland Raiders 32, Vikings 14 However, before the AFL-NFL merger in 1970, the Minnesota Vikings won the NFL Championship in 1969.
Kordell Stewart
Dick Shiner was the Steelers' starting quarterback in 1968 and 1969.
The Green Bay Packers (02-05) The Pittsburgh Steelers (06-08) The Indianapolis Colts (2008)
The Pittsburgh Steelers are named after the city's steel industry, which was a dominant economic force in the region during the early 20th century. Founded in 1933, the team was initially called the "Pittsburgh Pirates" before adopting the name "Steelers" in 1940 to honor the hardworking steelworkers. The name reflects the team's connection to Pittsburgh's industrial heritage and the blue-collar spirit of its fans.
Before becoming a Steeler, Troy Polamalu played college football at USC. He was drafted by the Steelers in 2003.
Joey Porter
Three Rivers stadium