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No, they were not. The Steelers were originally known as the Pirates.
- Pittsburgh Pirates - (1933-1939)
- Pittsburgh Steelers - (1940-1942)
- Phil-Pitt "Steagles" - (1943)
- Card-Pitt - (1944)
- Pittsburgh Steelers - (1945-present)
When Pittsburgh joined the NFL in 1933, they were called the Pittsburgh Pirates. The name was changed to Steelers in 1940.
AnswerDuring WWII they also formed a team the with the Eagles for one season and were called the Steagles.Pittsburgh Steelers won the 2008-2009 superbowl...
i myself live in Cleveland and are the biggest steelers fan...
They were originally called the Pirates, but because of all of the steel mills, the name was changed to Steelers.
The Steelers got they're name from the steel workers who worked in the factories of Pittsburgh.
The Pittsburgh Steelers were originally known as Pittsburgh Pirates. But later changed their name because Pittsburgh was and still is a big steel industry city.
there was none....it's always been the Pittsburgh Penguins. (i would know cause i live in pittsburgh)
Prior to the 1940 season, the Pittsburgh Pirates renamed themselves the Steelers.
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What are the Pittsburgh Steelers fans called?
"Steelers Fans"
What is the field called that the Pittsburgh Steelers play at?
The Pittsburgh Steelers play at Heinz Field.
Were the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team ever called the Pittsburgh Steelers?
No, they were not. However the Pittsburgh Steelers football team was known as the Pirates from 1933-1939.
Before Super Bowls were called Super Bowls how many did the Pittsburgh Steelers win?
Prior to the 'Super Bowl Era', the Steelers won zero championships.
Before the games were called super bowls they were championship games how many did the Pittsburgh Steelers win?
4 games
Before the games were called super bowls they were called championships how many did the Pittsburgh Steelers win?
0.The Steelers first NFL championship came in Super Bowl IX (1974 season).
Was Black and Yellow made for the Pittsburgh Steelers NFL?
No, black and yellow existed before the Steelers.
What is the pro football team in Pittsburgh called?
The Steelers.
Is Pittsburgh the steel city?
Yes it is, that's why their football team is called the Pittsburgh Steelers
What was the name of the Pittsburgh Steelers stadium before being named heinz field?
Before it was named Heinz Field it was called the Three Rivers Stadium
Are the Pittsburgh Steelers from North Carolina?
No. The Pittsburgh Steelers are based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Where did the Pittsburgh Steelers originate from?
The Steelers originated from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
