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Gilliam was named starting quarterback of the Steelers in 1974 after the previous quarterback, Terry Bradshaw, and other veterans went on strike. In Gilliam's first six starts, the Steelers posted a 4-1-1 record, but Pittsburgh head coach Chuck Noll restored Bradshaw at quarterback the rest of the way. The Steelers finished with a 10-3-1 regular-season record and went on to capture their first Super Bowl title. Gilliam's problems with drug abuse eventually sent him on a downward spiral and derailed his NFL career.
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Who was the quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers before Terry Bradshaw?
Joe Gilliam was the Quarterback prior to Terry Bradshaw, and he wore number 17. Before Gilliam and Bradshaw was Terry Hanratty and he wore number 5. Dick Shiner was the starting QB in 1969, the year before Bradshaw was drafted. Also playing in '69 was Terry Hanratty who was a rookie in 1969. Joe Gilliam was not drafted by the Steelers until 1972.Terry HanrattyTerry Bradshaw's first season with the Steelers was 1970. For the 1969 season, the Steelers had Terry Hanratty, Dick Shiner, and Kent Nix as quarterbacks on their roster.
Who wore the number 99 in 1978 for the Pittsburgh Steelers?
The Steelers did not use the #99 prior to the 1985 season.
Who is the youngest quarterback to win a Super Bowl?
Ben Roethlisberger of the Pittsburgh Steelers, was the youngest quarterback to win a Super Bowl. Ben was 23 years, 11 months, and 3 days old when the Steelers defeated the Seattle Seahawks 21-10 in Suoer Bowl XL in February of 2006. Prior to Ben, the record holder was Tom Brady.
How many times have the Pittsburgh Steelers won the Super Bowl prior to Super Bowl 46?
The Steelers have won the Super Bowl 6 times.
Who were the Pittsburgh Steelers before they were called the Steelers?
No, they were not. The Steelers were originally known as the Pirates.Pittsburgh Pirates - (1933-1939)Pittsburgh Steelers - (1940-1942)Phil-Pitt "Steagles" - (1943)Card-Pitt - (1944)Pittsburgh Steelers - (1945-present)
What is the lifetime record for the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Green Bay Packers?
Prior to Super Bowl XLV, the Green Bay Packers lead the all-time series 18-14 over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Before Super Bowls were called Super Bowls how many did the Pittsburgh Steelers win?
Prior to the 'Super Bowl Era', the Steelers won zero championships.
What stadium did the Pittsburgh Steelers play their home games in prior to 2001?
Three Rivers Stadium (1970-2000)
Who turned down the head coach position for the Pittsburgh Steelers prior to Chuck Knoll accepting?
Joe Paterno
Who was the Pittsburgh Steelers last Super Bowl opponent prior to Super Bowl 40?
It was the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl XIV. The Steelers defeated the Rams 31-19.
Did the Pittsburgh Steelers ever win a title in the old NFL?
No, the Steelers have won six Super Bowl titles. They never won an NFL championship prior to the Super Bowl era.
What did the Pittsburgh Steelers give up to get Jerome Bettis?
Prior to the 1996 season, Jerome Bettis was traded from the St. Louis Rams to the Steelers for a second and fourth round draft pick.
