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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.
What had to happen for the Pittsburgh Steelers to make the playoffs in the last week of the 2009 season?
The Steelers can get into the playoffs with a week 17 win over the Dolphins, Baltimore losing, and the Jets losing. The Steelers, Ravens and Jets all won in week 17. The Steelers did not make the playoffs.
How many owners have the Pittsburgh Steelers had?
steelers entered nfl as 'pirates' in 1933 and has been owned since before then by the Rooney family. so as an nfl team, just one, but some of the interest may be shared.
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.
Which Pittsburgh Steeler had Green in their name?
Mean Joe Greene was a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers. So was linebacker Kevin Greene and tight end Eric Green.
