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When Pittsburgh joined the NFL in 1933, they were called the Pittsburgh Pirates. The name was changed to Steelers in 1940.
During WWII they also formed a team the with the Eagles for one season and were called the Steagles.
They played their first game on September 20, 1933 against the New York Giants.
The team that was nicknamed "The Steagles" was known as Phil-Pitt. Also in 1944 due to WWII, the Steelers and Chicago Cardinals merged to form Card-Pitt. The Steelers went back to their Steeler name in 1945.
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Fran- Pittsburgh Pirates (1933-1939)
- Pittsburgh Steelers (1940-1942)
- Phil-Pitt "Steagles" (1943)
- Card-Pitt (1944)
- Pittsburgh Steelers (1945-present)
The Steelers had their current name twice in their history.
- Pittsburgh Pirates (1933-1939)
- Pittsburgh Steelers (1940-1942)
- Phil-Pitt "Steagles" (1943)
- Card-Pitt (1944)
- Pittsburgh Steelers (1945-present)
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When was the Pittsburgh Steelers football team established?
The Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers merged in the 1943 season and were known as the Steagles. That merger lasted one season.
What was the Pittsburgh Steelers original name when they began play in the NFL?
From 1933-1939 the Steelers were named the Pittsburgh Pirates.
How did the Pittsburgh Steelers come up with the name Steelers?
Pittsburgh is a major steel-producing city, so the name is a nod to local industry. The team was originally named the Pirates but changed to the Steelers in 1940.
What is the name of the new Pittsburgh Steelers stadium?
Heinz Field
Have the Pittsburgh Steelers always been in Pittsburgh?
Yes, Pittsburgh Steelers always been in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
