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JudyThe Pittsburgh Steelers first took to the field as the Pittsburgh Pirates on September 20, 1933, losing 23-2 to the NY Giants. · Pittsburgh Pirates (1933-1939) · Pittsburgh Steelers (1940-1942) · Phil-Pitt "Steagles" (1943) · Card-Pitt (1944) · Pittsburgh Steelers (1945-present)
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Did Pittsburgh Steelers win their first ever game?
No. The Steelers first game was on September 20, 1933, they lost to the New York Giants 23-2.
What year did the Pittsburgh Steelers begin in football?
The Steelers were founded by Art Rooney on July 8, 1933.
How long have the Pittsburgh Steelers been in the NFL?
The 2011 season will be the Steelers 79th season in Pittsburgh. The Steelers franchise began in 1933.
How many points did the Pittsburgh Steelers score in their first game?
In the Steelers very first game they scored two points. They lost 23-2 to the New York Giants on September 20, 1933.
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.
