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The fifth-oldest franchise in the NFL, the Steelers were founded on July 8, 1933 by Arthur Joseph Rooney. Originally named the Pittsburgh Pirates, they were a member of the Eastern Division of the 10-team NFL. The other four current NFL teams in existence at that time were the Chicago (Arizona) Cardinals, Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears and New York Giants.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers franchise was founded on July 8, 1933 by Art Rooney.

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The Steelers were founded by Art Rooney Sr. on July 8, 1933.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers were founded on July 8, 1933, by Art Rooney Sr.

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The Steelers were founded by Art Rooney Sr. on July 8, 1933.

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The Steelers were formed in July of 1933 and is one of the oldest teams in the NFL. Originally known as the Pittsburgh Pirates, they would not be known as the Steelers until 1940.

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On July 8, 1933, Art Rooney founded the Pittsburgh Pirates. Which later became the Steelers.

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In the NHL, 1967.

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1933

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