What year did the Pittsburgh Steelers start sporting their current logo on their helmet?

Answer 1

The fifth-oldest franchise in the NFL, the Steelers were founded as the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 8, 1933, by Art Rooney. The ownership of the Steelers has remained within the Rooney family since its founding. The current owner is Art's son, Dan Rooney, who has given much control of the franchise to his son Art Rooney II.

Answer 2

The Steelers have used black and gold as their colors since the club's inception, the lone exception being the 1943 season when they merged with the Philadelphia Eagles and formed the "Steagles"; the team's colors at that time were green and white as a result of wearing Eagles uniforms.

Answer 3

Steelers mascot "Steely McBeam" was introduced prior to the start of the 2007 season.

Answer 4

The Steelers began using their current logo in 1962.