I think it's because the first team in Pittsburgh was called the Stars somewhere around 1920 the "birth" of the NFL.
When the Steelers were founded in 1933, they were known as the Pittsburgh Pirates.
In 1933, Tony Holm was the first quarterback for the Steelers.
The Pittsburgh Steelers first took to the field as the Pittsburgh Pirates on September 20, 1933, losing 23-2 to the NY Giants. · Pittsburgh Pirates (1933-1939) · Pittsburgh Steelers (1940-1942) · Phil-Pitt "Steagles" (1943) · Card-Pitt (1944) · Pittsburgh Steelers (1945-present)
The Pittsburgh Steelers first win was on September 27, 1933. They defeated the Chicago Cardinals, 14-13.
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I think it's because the first team in Pittsburgh was called the Stars somewhere around 1920 the "birth" of the NFL.
When the Steelers were founded in 1933, they were known as the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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.
In 1933, Tony Holm was the first quarterback for the Steelers.
The Pittsburgh Steelers ( then named the Pittsburgh Pirates ) first game was on September 20, 1933. They lost 23 - 2 to the NY Giants.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers first took to the field as the Pittsburgh Pirates on September 20, 1933, losing 23-2 to the NY Giants. · Pittsburgh Pirates (1933-1939) · Pittsburgh Steelers (1940-1942) · Phil-Pitt "Steagles" (1943) · Card-Pitt (1944) · Pittsburgh Steelers (1945-present)
The Pittsburgh Steelers first win was on September 27, 1933. They defeated the Chicago Cardinals, 14-13.
The Steelers first head coach was Forrest "Jap" Douds.