Johnny "Blood" McNally
Defensive tackle Ernie Stautner had his #70retired by the Steelers. That has been the only number they have retired.
The Steelers were first named the Pittsburgh Pirates and in 1940 they were renamed the Steelers.
The 1975 Super Bowl IX was the first appearance for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers beat the Minnesota Vikings 16-6.
The first Dallas Cowboys versus Pittsburgh Steelers game was played in Dallas.
The Pittsburgh Steelers ( then named the Pittsburgh Pirates ) first game was on September 20, 1933. They lost 23 - 2 to the NY Giants.
In 1933, Tony Holm was the first quarterback for the Steelers.
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The Steelers first head coach was Forrest "Jap" Douds.
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The Steelers play at Heinz Field. The first season was 2001.
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.
He entered as an undrafted player in the 1977 season. He played his first season with the Pittsburgh Steelers.