The 1933 Steelers, then known as the Pittsburgh Pirates, played their first game in franchise history against the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds.
Ben Rothlisberger, the Steelers franchise QB, is the highest paid player in the history of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals played, with the Steelers winning their sixth super bowl title in franchise history.
John Henry Johnson was the first player on the Steelers to rush for 200 yards. John accomplished this on October 10, 1964, against the Cleveland Browns.
The Steelers and Lions have met 30 times in their history. The Steelers lead the series 15-14-1.
The first regular season victory in Steelers franchise history came on September 27, 1933 when the Pittsburgh Pirates, as the Steelers were known then, defeated the Chicago Cardinals, now the Arizona Cardinals, 14-13.
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Whichever team has started a season in the league at the same time the Steelers have been in existence, the Steelers have beaten at least once in their history.
Through the 2009 season, the Steelers have lost to the Cleveland Browns 56 times in their history. That is the most losses the Steelers have against one team.
Hines Ward has the most receptions in Steelers history, with 1,000.
The Raiders lead the all time regular season series against the Steelers 10-9. The two teams are 3-3 in their postseason history.
The Steelers beat every team in the NFL at least one time in their history.