The 1933 Steelers, then known as the Pittsburgh Pirates, played their first game in franchise history against the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds.
The Oakland Raiders first played their home games at Kezar Stadium in 1960. They finished the last 3 home games of that season at Candlestick Park.
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The Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers merged in the 1943 season and were known as the Steagles. That merger lasted one season.
The Steelers only had one cheerleading squad, 'The Steelerettes', from 1961-1969.
From 1933-1939 the Steelers were named the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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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The Steelers were first named the Pittsburgh Pirates and in 1940 they were renamed the Steelers.
Before it was named Heinz Field it was called the Three Rivers Stadium
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The Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers merged in the 1943 season and were known as the Steagles. That merger lasted one season.
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The Steelers only had one cheerleading squad, 'The Steelerettes', from 1961-1969.
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From 1933-1939 the Steelers were named the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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No, they were not. The Steelers were originally known as the Pirates.Pittsburgh Pirates - (1933-1939)Pittsburgh Steelers - (1940-1942)Phil-Pitt "Steagles" - (1943)Card-Pitt - (1944)Pittsburgh Steelers - (1945-present)