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Originally founded as the Pittsburgh Pirates by Arthur (Art) Joseph Rooney on July 8, 1933, the Steelers changed their name in 1940 in an attempt to generate some fan support and involvement. Fans were encouraged to send their suggestions to the team; several nominated the winning name Steelers to reflect the city's primary source of employment.
The famous three-star Pittsburgh Steelers logo was a bit longer in coming, however. Helmet logos first became popular in 1948. The Steelers' only concession to the new logo craze, however, was to add the players' numbers and a black stripe to their distinctive gold helmets.
In 1962, Republic Steel of Cleveland approached the Steelers and suggested that they consider the Steelmark, the insignia used by the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), as a helmet logo to honor Pittsburgh's steel heritage.
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What are the colors of the Pittsburgh Steelers helmet logo?
The Steelers logo has three colored astroids, a hypocycloid with four cusps, (yellow, red and blue) and the name Steelers written in black to the left of them. It is encased in a gray ringed, circular white background.
Has the Pittsburgh Steelers logo always been the hypocycloids?
See related link to Pittsburgh Steelers official website.
Why are the Pitttsburgh Steelers called the Steelers?
The team was called the Pirates (just like Pittsburgh's baseball team) from the time it was founded in 1933 until 1940. In 1940, the team held a contest for a new name. The winning entry was for the name "Steelers," reflecting Pittburgh's history as the nation's top steel-producing city. The team's logo on its helmet is the "Steelmark" logo created by U.S. Steel for the American Iron and Steel Institute. The only change is that the Steelers' logo changes the word "Steel" to "Steelers". This logo has been on the team's helmet since 1962.
What does the Pittsburgh Steelers logo 412 mean?
412 is the area code of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
What is the symbol on The Steelers football helmet?
The teams emblem is the Steelmark logo. It was created by U.S. Steel and it belongs to the American Iron and Steel Institute. In 1962, Republic Steel of Cleveland suggested the Steelers use the insignia as a logo to honor Pittsburgh's steel heritage.
