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The Steelers have been in the American Football Conference (AFC) since 1970.

They played in the AFC Central Division from 1970-2001 and then the AFC North Division from 2002 to the present.

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In 1970, The Steelers became part of the American Football Conference (AFC).

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The Steelers were established and became an NFL team in 1933. They were originally known as the Pittsburgh Pirates until 1940.

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Yes. The Pittsburgh Steelers were an AFC Central team from 1970-2001. They now play in the AFC North (2002-present).

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