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The helmet is solid black with a gold central stripe and small white player numbers on the forehead. Last names were added to the jerseys in 1970, as part of a new NFL mandate resulting from the AFL-NFL merger (the AFL teams had last names on the back of their jerseys). In 1997, the team switched to rounded numbers on the jersey to match the number font (Futura Condensed) on the helmets, and a Steelers logo was added to the left side of the jersey.
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When was the Pittsburgh Steelers football team established?
The Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers merged in the 1943 season and were known as the Steagles. That merger lasted one season.
Why were the Pittsburgh Steelers nicknamed the Steelers?
Pittsburgh was once home to the largest collection of steel mills and foundaries in the US. There where mills stretching east almost to Johnstown, east to Weirton and Wheeling, WV and north to Beaver Falls. Pittsburgh was called Steeltown USA by those in the area.The Steelers used to be called the Pittsburgh Pirates. But then, since Pittsburgh has so many Steel Factories, and Pittsburgh is known for making steel. The steel factory decided to sponsor the Pittsburgh team if they would change there name to the Steelers. There logo, or symbol is also the symbol for the Pittsburgh Steel Factories.
Is there proof that the Minnesota Vikings are better than the Pittsburgh Steelers and do you have some?
For the moment the Vikings are the better team based on their 12-4 record vs. Pittsburgh's 9-7 and Minnesota's deep playoff run in 2009. This of course can change in 2010.
Why are the Pitttsburgh Steelers called the Steelers?
The team was called the Pirates (just like Pittsburgh's baseball team) from the time it was founded in 1933 until 1940. In 1940, the team held a contest for a new name. The winning entry was for the name "Steelers," reflecting Pittburgh's history as the nation's top steel-producing city. The team's logo on its helmet is the "Steelmark" logo created by U.S. Steel for the American Iron and Steel Institute. The only change is that the Steelers' logo changes the word "Steel" to "Steelers". This logo has been on the team's helmet since 1962.
What do the stars in the Pittsburgh Steelers emblem represent?
Pittsburgh Steelers logoThe team logo, introduced in 1962, is based on the old U.S. Steel logo. It consists of the word "Steelers" surrounded by three astroids (hypocycloids of four cusps). The yellow hypocycloid represents coal, the orange one is for ore, and the blue one represents steel scrap. The Steelers are the only NFL team that puts their logo on only one side of the helmet (the right side).The Steelmark was originally created for United States Steel Corporation to promote the attributes of steel: yellow lightens your work; orange brightens your leisure; and blue widens your world.In order to test out the Steelmark and see how it looked on their all-gold helmets, the Steelers equipment manager was instructed to put it on only the right side of the helmet. That year the Steelers finished with a 9-5 mark and became the winningest team in franchise history to date. They wanted to do something special for their first postseason game, so they changed the color of their helmets from gold to black, which helped to highlight the new logo.The interest generated by having the logo on only one side of their helmets along with the team's new success, the Steelers decided to leave the helmet that way permanently. Today's helmet reflects the way the logo was originally applied and it has never been changed.The actually name references the strong steel industry in Pittsburgh, and the three diamonds are for each river that flows through Pittsburgh, which is the Monongahela, The Allegheny, And the Ohio River.
When was the Pittsburgh Steelers football team established?
The Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers merged in the 1943 season and were known as the Steagles. That merger lasted one season.
Who is the best pro football team?
the PITTSBURGH STEELERS! are clearly the best and no one can change that
Why did the Pittsburgh Steelers change their name?
The Steelers changed their name from the Pirates to the Steelers for two main reasons. The main reason was because the incoming baseball club wanted the name. The other reason was because Pittsburgh was starting to become known as steel city, so the named themselves the Steelers.
How many times have the steelers changed their jerseys?
2 once from the old B helmet and a slight change in jerseys with the new Nike contract.
When did the Pittsburgh penguins change their team colors?
In 1980 after both the Steelers and Pirates won championships the previous year
Why were the Pittsburgh Steelers nicknamed the Steelers?
Pittsburgh was once home to the largest collection of steel mills and foundaries in the US. There where mills stretching east almost to Johnstown, east to Weirton and Wheeling, WV and north to Beaver Falls. Pittsburgh was called Steeltown USA by those in the area.The Steelers used to be called the Pittsburgh Pirates. But then, since Pittsburgh has so many Steel Factories, and Pittsburgh is known for making steel. The steel factory decided to sponsor the Pittsburgh team if they would change there name to the Steelers. There logo, or symbol is also the symbol for the Pittsburgh Steel Factories.
Are the Pittsburgh Steelers better than the Denver Broncos?
This is an answer that will change with time. It depends on when the two teams play each other.
Which player wears number 2 for the Pittsburgh Steelers?
Dennis Dixon formerly wore number 2. In 2010 he switched to number 10. As of right now nobody wears number 2 for the Steelers, but that will likely change once camp starts.
Is there proof that the Minnesota Vikings are better than the Pittsburgh Steelers and do you have some?
For the moment the Vikings are the better team based on their 12-4 record vs. Pittsburgh's 9-7 and Minnesota's deep playoff run in 2009. This of course can change in 2010.
How many times have the New Orleans Saints and the Pittsburgh Steelers played?
The Saints and Steelers have played each other 15 times in their history. Through their last meeting on November 30, 2014, the Saints lead the series 8-7.
Do hockey teams change their jerseys every season?
No. It may have seemed like that after this season, but it was because Reebok came out with new jerseys call RBK EDGE, so i guess since the teams were all getting new jerseys they figured they would change their logo. Besides that teams usually only change their jerseys when they don't to be linked to teams in the past AKA if their team has had a bad history.
Why are the Pitttsburgh Steelers called the Steelers?
The team was called the Pirates (just like Pittsburgh's baseball team) from the time it was founded in 1933 until 1940. In 1940, the team held a contest for a new name. The winning entry was for the name "Steelers," reflecting Pittburgh's history as the nation's top steel-producing city. The team's logo on its helmet is the "Steelmark" logo created by U.S. Steel for the American Iron and Steel Institute. The only change is that the Steelers' logo changes the word "Steel" to "Steelers". This logo has been on the team's helmet since 1962.
