Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers, commonly referred to as the Steelers, are a professional American football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) North division. The franchise was founded in 1933 by Art Rooney as the Pittsburgh Pirates and adopted the Steelers name in 1940 to honor the city’s steel industry.

The team is one of the league’s most successful franchises, known for a strong defensive tradition and a history of stability at the top. They have won six Super Bowl championships (IX, X, XIII, XIV, XL, XLIII) and appeared in eight overall Super Bowls (IX, X, XIII, XIV, XXX, XL, XLIII, XLV). The Steelers rose to prominence in the 1970s under coach Chuck Noll, assembling a formidable defense and a balanced offense that yielded multiple championships. Notable eras also include the Ben Roethlisberger era of the 2000s, which produced two more titles in XL and XLIII.

Home games are played at Acrisure Stadium, previously Heinz Field, located on Pittsburgh’s North Shore. The team’s colors are black and gold, and its emblem incorporates the steelmark, a symbol of the steel industry. The franchise is owned by the Rooney family, with Art Rooney II serving as president; Mike Tomlin has been head coach since 2007. Prominent players include Terry Bradshaw, Franco Harris, Mel Blount, Rod Woodson, Troy Polamalu, Hines Ward, James Harrison, and Roethlisberger. The Steelers maintain rivalries with the Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns, and Cincinnati Bengals.