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Originally founded as the Pittsburgh Pirates by Arthur (Art) Joseph Rooney on July 8, 1933, the Steelers changed their name in 1940 in an attempt to generate some fan support and involvement. Fans were encouraged to send their suggestions to the team; several nominated the winning name Steelers to reflect the city's primary source of employment.
The famous three-star Pittsburgh Steelers logo was a bit longer in coming, however. Helmet logos first became popular in 1948. The Steelers' only concession to the new logo craze, however, was to add the players' numbers and a black stripe to their distinctive gold helmets.
In 1962, Republic Steel of Cleveland approached the Steelers and suggested that they consider the Steelmark, the insignia used by the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), as a helmet logo to honor Pittsburgh's steel heritage.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agothe old pens logo was pretty much the same as it was today only the penguin was slightly fatter and less masculine and wearing a scarf.
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∙ 14y agoIt is the Steelmark. The insignia that is used by the American Iron & Steel Institute. It was created by U.S. Steel Corp. Now known as USX Corp.
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What are the colors of the Pittsburgh Steelers helmet logo?
The Steelers logo has three colored astroids, a hypocycloid with four cusps, (yellow, red and blue) and the name Steelers written in black to the left of them. It is encased in a gray ringed, circular white background.
Has the Pittsburgh Steelers logo always been the hypocycloids?
See related link to Pittsburgh Steelers official website.
Why are the Pitttsburgh Steelers called the Steelers?
The team was called the Pirates (just like Pittsburgh's baseball team) from the time it was founded in 1933 until 1940. In 1940, the team held a contest for a new name. The winning entry was for the name "Steelers," reflecting Pittburgh's history as the nation's top steel-producing city. The team's logo on its helmet is the "Steelmark" logo created by U.S. Steel for the American Iron and Steel Institute. The only change is that the Steelers' logo changes the word "Steel" to "Steelers". This logo has been on the team's helmet since 1962.
What does the Pittsburgh Steelers logo 412 mean?
412 is the area code of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
What is the symbol on The Steelers football helmet?
The teams emblem is the Steelmark logo. It was created by U.S. Steel and it belongs to the American Iron and Steel Institute. In 1962, Republic Steel of Cleveland suggested the Steelers use the insignia as a logo to honor Pittsburgh's steel heritage.
What year did the Pittsburgh Steelers introduce their team logo?
1962 was the year the helmet logo was introduced. It was also the same year that the team used the now-almost-forgotten logo of a steel worker kicking a football atop a steel beam.
Who is the man on a steel beam kicking a football - Pittsburgh Steelers logo?
Steely McBeam
What are the colors of the Pittsburgh Steelers helmet logo?
The Steelers logo has three colored astroids, a hypocycloid with four cusps, (yellow, red and blue) and the name Steelers written in black to the left of them. It is encased in a gray ringed, circular white background.
Who came up with the emblem on the Pittsburgh Steelers helmet?
It is the Steelmark. The insignia used by the American Iron and Steel Institute. The logo was created by U.S. Steel Corp. now known as USX Corp. The logo is used on the helmet to honor Pittsburgh's steel heritage.
Which NFL team helmet does not have a symbol or a decal?
The Pittsburgh Steelers has only 1 logo on a side and not on the other side
What year did the Pittsburgh Steelers put logos on their helmets?
In 1962, the Steelers equipment manager Jack Hart applied the logo to the helmet (at that time the helmets were a solid gold color) and the Steelers were uncertain how it would look. So he applied them to the right side only. Later on, even after changing the helmet color to black, they left the logo on the right side only, due to the teams new found success & uniqueness of the logo. The Steelers are now the only team with a logo on only one side of the helmet.
What NFL team does not have a logo on both sides of their helmets?
The Cleveland Browns are the only team with no logo on their helmets. The Pittsburgh Steelers are the only team with a logo on only one side of the helmet.
Has the Pittsburgh Steelers logo always been the hypocycloids?
See related link to Pittsburgh Steelers official website.
Why are the Pitttsburgh Steelers called the Steelers?
The team was called the Pirates (just like Pittsburgh's baseball team) from the time it was founded in 1933 until 1940. In 1940, the team held a contest for a new name. The winning entry was for the name "Steelers," reflecting Pittburgh's history as the nation's top steel-producing city. The team's logo on its helmet is the "Steelmark" logo created by U.S. Steel for the American Iron and Steel Institute. The only change is that the Steelers' logo changes the word "Steel" to "Steelers". This logo has been on the team's helmet since 1962.
Is Black and Gold the official colors of the Pittsburgh Steelers?
Yes. Black and gold, along with white are the Steelers official colors.
What does the Pittsburgh Steelers logo 412 mean?
412 is the area code of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
What is the symbol on The Steelers football helmet?
The teams emblem is the Steelmark logo. It was created by U.S. Steel and it belongs to the American Iron and Steel Institute. In 1962, Republic Steel of Cleveland suggested the Steelers use the insignia as a logo to honor Pittsburgh's steel heritage.
