The franchise in Pittsburgh was originally owned by Art Rooney Sr. and was originally named the Pittsburgh Pirates. The franchise was bought in 1933 and the name was changed to the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1940. The franchise has been in the Rooney family ever since its existance.
According to an article on forbes.com in September of 2009, the Pittsburgh Steelers franchise is valued at $1.02 billion dollars.
Pittsburgh Steelers & Philadephia EaglesArt Rooney founded the Pittsburgh Steelers (originally the Pittsburgh Pirates).later, he sold the Pittsburgh franchise and bought 70% of the Philadephia Eagles franchise.
No!! Larry Fitzgerald is a franchise player and won't be going anywhere anytime soon.
Troy Polamalu who signed a $30.18 Million dollar contract for a 4-year extension on July 23, 2007.
The Steelers were founded on July 8, 1933. The 2010 season was their 78th season.
Art Rooney Sr. bought the Pittsburgh Steelers franchise (formerly known as the Pittsburgh Pirates) in 1933 for $2,500.
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John Henry Johnson was the first player on the Steelers to rush for 200 yards. John accomplished this on October 10, 1964, against the Cleveland Browns.
The Steelers ranked 14th on Forbes' annual most valuable team list at $1.1 Billion.
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