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The Pittsburgh NFL team, then known as the Pirates, first took to the field on September 20, 1933, losing 23-2 to the New York Giants. Through the 1930s the Pirates never finished higher than second place in their division, or with a record better than .500 (1936). Pittsburgh did make history in 1938 by signing Byron White, a future justice on the U.S. Supreme Court to what was at the time the biggest contract in NFL history, but he only played one year with the Pirates before signing with the Detroit Lions. The Pirates changed their name to the "Steelers" before the 1940 season.
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Which football team won the most superbowls?
The Steelers.
Which team is better the New Orleans Saints or the Pittsburgh Steelers?
The Steelers.
Were the Pittsburgh Steelers a wildcard team in 2010?
No. The Steelers were not a wildcard team. They won their division outright.
Who was the quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1922?
There was no team at that time. The Steelers were founded on July 8, 1933 as the Pittsburgh Pirates.
What did the Pittsburgh Steelers wear in 1900?
Pittsburgh didn't have a pro team in 1900.
