Est. 1933
Pittsburgh
Steelers
Mel Blount – CB – 57 Interceptions
AP via David Durochik
Est. 1933
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Did you know?
The Pittsburgh Steelers became the first NFL franchise to win six Super Bowl titles following their victory over the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XL.
Team History
- The Pittsburgh franchise was founded as the “Pittsburgh Pirates” by Arthur J. Rooney in 1933 before officially becoming the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1940.
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The 1970s were a dominant decade for the team under head coach Chuck Noll. The Steelers won four Super Bowls and made the playoffs eight times.
- In 1938, Pittsburgh selected future U.S. Supreme Court Justice Byron White in the first round of the NFL draft.
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After drafting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, the Steelers went on to win the 2006 and 2009 Super Bowls, becoming one of the most successful NFL franchises.
- The Steelers were the first NFL team to hire an African-American assistant coach (1957, Lowell Perry), the first team to have an African-American Super Bowl MVP (1975, Franco Harris), the first to hire an African-American coordinator (1984, Tony Dungy), and the first to hire a female as full-time athletic trainer (2002, Ariko Iso).
Team Facts
- Seasons: 91 (1933-2023)
- Winningest Coach: (W-L-T): Chuck Noll (193-148-1)
- Super Bowl Titles: 6
- Record going into 2023 season: (W-L-T): 661-571-22
- Playoff Record: 36-27
- Most Career Yards Rushing: Franco Harris, 11,950 (1972-83)
- Most Career Yards Passing: Ben Roethlisberger, 64,088 (2004-21)
- Most Career Receptions: Hines Ward, 1,000 (1998-2011)
- Most Career Sacks: James Harrison, 80.5 (2002, 2004-12, 2014-17)
- Most Career Interceptions: Mel Blount, 57 (1970-83)
- Most Career Points: Gary Anderson, 1,343 (1982-94)
- Current Team Owners: Rooney Family
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