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What is the origin of the Pittsburgh Steelers name?
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.
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.
Is Pittsburgh a coastal city?
No. Pittsburgh is inland and is not near on the Atlantic coast.
What is the meaning of the Pittsburgh Steelers?
It represents the steel workers in the city of Pittsburgh in the steel mills there.
City which was founded as a fort with safety in mind?
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