Who were the Pittsburgh Steelers before they were called the Steelers?

Answer 1

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)

Answer 2

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...

Answer 3

They were originally called the Pirates, but because of all of the steel mills, the name was changed to Steelers.

Answer 4

The Steelers got they're name from the steel workers who worked in the factories of Pittsburgh.

Answer 5

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.

Answer 6

there was none....it's always been the Pittsburgh Penguins. (i would know cause i live in pittsburgh)

Answer 7

Prior to the 1940 season, the Pittsburgh Pirates renamed themselves the Steelers.

Answer 8

The Pittsburgh Pirates.

Answer 9

They where called the pirates before