It was the Steel Curtain in the 1970's. It was called "Blitzburgh" in the 1990's.
During the 'Steel Curtain' days for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team ran a 4-3 defense. The nickname was used for their four down linemen, (Joe Greene, Dwight White, Ernie Holmes and L.C. Greenwood). However, the Steelers best linebacking crew during the 'curtain' years consisted of Jack Lambert, Jack Ham and Andy Russell.
The 'Steel Curtain' was the nickname given to the Steelers front four defensive linemen during the 1970's. The safeties during those years were free safety Glen Edwards and strong safety Mike Wagner.
During the 1999 regular season, the Steelers offense was penalized a total of 945 yards. The defense was penalized a total of 813 yards.
The Steel Curtain was the nickname given to the Steelers front four defensive linemen during their Super Bowl dynasty of the 1970's. They won their Super Bowls in 1974, 1975, 1978 and 1979.
Norm Johnson was the kicker for the Steelers during Super Bowl XXX.
During the 'Steel Curtain' days for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team ran a 4-3 defense. The nickname was used for their four down linemen, (Joe Greene, Dwight White, Ernie Holmes and L.C. Greenwood). However, the Steelers best linebacking crew during the 'curtain' years consisted of Jack Lambert, Jack Ham and Andy Russell.
The 'Steel Curtain' was the nickname given to the Steelers front four defensive linemen during the 1970's. The safeties during those years were free safety Glen Edwards and strong safety Mike Wagner.
During the 1999 regular season, the Steelers offense was penalized a total of 945 yards. The defense was penalized a total of 813 yards.
The Steel Curtain was the nickname given to the Steelers front four defensive linemen during their Super Bowl dynasty of the 1970's. They won their Super Bowls in 1974, 1975, 1978 and 1979.
The Ravens and Texans.
Mark Malone was the Steelers starting quarterback in 1987.
Norm Johnson was the kicker for the Steelers during Super Bowl XXX.
The Steelers kicker for Super Bowl XXX was Norm Johnson.
The Steelers allowed 43 sacks during the 2010 regular season.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are named after the city's steel industry, which was a dominant economic force in the region during the early 20th century. Founded in 1933, the team was initially called the "Pittsburgh Pirates" before adopting the name "Steelers" in 1940 to honor the hardworking steelworkers. The name reflects the team's connection to Pittsburgh's industrial heritage and the blue-collar spirit of its fans.
The Steelers and Chargers are not scheduled to play each other during the 2011 season.
The Steelers ended the 2009 season with a 9-7 record.