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MaxineThe Steelers were established and became an NFL team in 1933. They were originally known as the Pittsburgh Pirates until 1940.
Yes. The Pittsburgh Steelers were an AFC Central team from 1970-2001. They now play in the AFC North (2002-present).
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Who won the Pittsburgh Steelers - New York Jets AFC championship game?
The AFC championship game was on January 23, 2011. The Steelers defeated the New York Jets 24-19.
Have the Pittsburgh Steelers ever been in the NFC?
No, they have not. The Steelers were always an AFC based team, starting from 1933 when they were known as the Pittsburgh Pirates.
How many times did the Pittsburgh Steelers host the AFC championship game?
The Steelers have hosted eleven AFC championship games. They have a 6-5 record.
Are the Pittsburgh Steelers the oldest team in the AFC?
Yes, they are. They were founded in 1933 .
Why did Browns Pittsburgh Steelers Colts agree to move to AFC?
When the NFL-AFL merger went into effect in 1970, three longtime NFL teams -- the Baltimore Colts, the Cleveland Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers -- joined the former AFL teams in the new American Football Conference. The Colts, the Browns and the Steelers were given an incentive. Each team was paid $3 million by the expanded NFL to move to the AFC.
