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What was the name of the team when the Eagles merged with the Steelers during World War 2?
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For how many seasons did the Pittsburgh Steelers merge with another team?
For two seasons the Steelers merged with other teams. In 1943 the Steelers merged with the Philadelphia Eagles to form Phil-Pitt aka "Steagles". In 1944 the Steelers merged with the Chicago Cardinals to form Card-Pitt. The teams were forced to merge, because players were being lost to military service due to World War II.
What was the other name for the Pittsburgh Steelers during World War 2?
In 1943 they merged with the Philadelphia Eagles and were called the Phil-Pitt Steagles. In 1944, they again merged, this time with the Chicago Cardinals, becoming the Card-Pitt. As the Card-Pitt, they became the only team in football history to end a season with 0 wins.
The Philadelphia Eagles and the Pittsburgh Steelers combined in the 1940s to combine one team what was that teams name?
The Eagles and Steelers merged in 1943 to form the team "Phil-Pitt", nicknamed the "Steagles". This was done because of World War II. Both teams lost a large amount of their players due to military service, forcing the merger.
Which teams did the Pittsburgh Steelers merge with in the 1940's?
In 1943 the Steelers merged with the Philadelphia Eaglesto form Phil-Pitt aka "Steagles". Also in 1944 the Steelers merged with the Chicago Cardinals to form Card-Pitt. The teams were forced to merge, because players were being lost to military service due to World War II.
Did the Pittsburgh Steelers and Eagels combine during World War 2?
Yes they combined to form a team called the Steagles. The Steelers also combined with the Chicago Cardinals during that time period. In 1943 the Steelers and Eagles combined to play as the Steagles. They split playing home games between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Their record was 5-4-1. The following season (1944), the Eagles went back to playing as the Eagles and the Steelers combined with the Chicago Cardinals to play as Card-Pitt and were known by the nickname Carpets. Their record was 0-10. Both teams went back to playing seperately in the 1945 season. These 'mergers' were due to World War II and the number of players the teams lost due to the War.
In which world ward did the Aztec Eagles fighter squadron battle the Japanese?
War? The Aztec Eagles fought on The Allies side during World War 2
What year was the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers the same team?
It was the 1944 season, the team was named Card-Pitt. For one season the NFL merged the Steelers and the Chicago Cardinals due to many players being lost in World War II. They finished the season 0-10.
Did the Philadelphia Eagles ever change their name in the 1940s?
The only time in Philadelphia Eagles franchise history that they were called by any other name than the Philadelphia Eagles, was in 1943. In 1943, due to many players lost in World War II, the Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers were forced to merge. The official NFL record book refers to the team as "Phil-Pitt". The team was nicknamed "Steagles".
What NFL teams have played each other the least?
Steelers and cardinalsANSWER:Actually, the Steelers and Cardinals played each other pretty much every year before the merger, dating back to 1933. They even merged for a season during World War II into a single club.The answer would have to be the Texans vs. the entire NFC. They've been in the NFL for the shortest time, and teams in opposing conferences only play each other once every four years.
What airline company merged with American Airlines?
The airline company of American Airlines has just recently merged with the airline company US Airways Group during February of 2013. This decision to merge was based upon the idea to potentially create the largest airline in the world.
How many bald eagles are left in the world in 2009?
how many bald eagles are there
Is it true that only four bald eagles exist in the world today?
No, there are far more than four bald eagles in the world.
