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When Pittsburgh joined the NFL in 1933, they were called the Pittsburgh Pirates. The name was changed to Steelers in 1940.
During WWII they also formed a team the with the Eagles for one season and were called the Steagles.
They played their first game on September 20, 1933 against the New York Giants.
The team that was nicknamed "The Steagles" was known as Phil-Pitt. Also in 1944 due to WWII, the Steelers and Chicago Cardinals merged to form Card-Pitt. The Steelers went back to their Steeler name in 1945.
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What was the Pittsburgh Steelers original name?
The Pittsburgh Pirates.
What was the Pittsburgh Steelers original name when they began play in the NFL?
From 1933-1939 the Steelers were named the Pittsburgh Pirates.
What was the original team name that Art Rooney gave the Pittsburgh Steelers?
The Steelers were first named the Pittsburgh Pirates and in 1940 they were renamed the Steelers.
What was the Pittsburgh Steelers original name when they began play in the NFL in 1933?
The Pittsburgh Pirates
When did the Pittsburgh Steelers change there name?
The Pittsburgh Steelers changed their name from the Pittsburgh Pirates to The Pittsburgh Steelers in 1940
What year did the Pittsburgh Steelers change their name to the Steelers?
1933: Founded, as Pittsburgh Pirates1940: Name Change, Pittsburgh Steelers
Where did the Pittsburgh Steelers get their name?
The Steelers got they're name from the steel workers who worked in the factories of Pittsburgh.
How did the Pittsburgh Steelers earn their name?
The Pittsburgh Steelers were originally known as Pittsburgh Pirates. But later changed their name because Pittsburgh was and still is a big steel industry city.
When did the Pittsburgh Steelers change their name from the Pirates to the Steelers?
The Pirates became the Steelers in 1940.
When did the Pittsburgh Steelers get their name?
The Steelers had their current name twice in their history.Pittsburgh Pirates (1933-1939)Pittsburgh Steelers (1940-1942)Phil-Pitt "Steagles" (1943)Card-Pitt (1944)Pittsburgh Steelers (1945-present)
What is the Pittsburgh football team name.?
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's NFL football team name is the Pittsburgh Steelers.
What is the name of the NFL football team in Pittsburgh PA?
Pittsburgh Steelers
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