History of Pittsburgh Steelers in Timeline
The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional American football team based in Pittsburgh, competing in the NFL's AFC North division. Founded in 1933, they are the seventh-oldest franchise in the NFL and the oldest in the AFC.
July 8, 1933: Steelers join the NFL
On July 8, 1933, the Steelers, then known as the Pittsburgh Pirates, joined the NFL, with Art Rooney as the owner. The team's original name came from the baseball team of the same name.
September 20, 1933: Inaugural Steelers Game
On September 20, 1933, the Pittsburgh Steelers, then named the Pittsburgh Pirates, played their first game, losing 23-2 to the New York Giants.
1933: Forrest Douds' First Season as Coach
In 1933, Forrest Douds became the Steelers' first coach, leading them to a 3-6-2 record.
1933: Teams Begin Play
In 1933, both the Philadelphia Eagles and the Pittsburgh Steelers began play, marking the start of their rivalry as they were in the same division.
1933: Founding of the Steelers
In 1933, the Pittsburgh Steelers franchise was founded, marking the beginning of their history in the NFL.
1933: Part of the NFL Eastern Division
In 1933, the Steelers became a part of the NFL Eastern Division.
1933: Shared Forbes Field with Pirates
In 1933, the Steelers shared Forbes Field with the Pittsburgh Pirates; the franchise dates back to this year.
1933: Franchise Founding
The Steelers can claim the most honorees of any franchise founded on or after 1933.
1934: Throwback to 1934 Jerseys
In 2012, the Steelers new third uniform represented the jerseys worn in the 1934 season.
1936: Best Finish in the 1930s
In 1936, the Pittsburgh Pirates achieved their best result of the 1930s, finishing no higher than second place in their division, with a record no better than .500.
1938: Signing of Byron White
In 1938, the Pittsburgh Pirates signed Byron White, who would later become a Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, to what was then the biggest contract in NFL history.
1939: Inaugural Dapper Dan Charities Award
Since 1939, the regional Dapper Dan Charities has named the "Sportsman of the Year" in the Pittsburgh region.
1940: Renaming to the Steelers
Prior to the 1940 season, the Pittsburgh Pirates officially changed their name to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
1943: Merged with Philadelphia Eagles as "Steagles"
In 1943, due to player shortages during World War II, the Pittsburgh Steelers merged with the Philadelphia Eagles and became known as the "Steagles", finishing with a 5-4-1 record.
1943: Temporary Merger with Philadelphia Eagles
In 1943, due to player shortages during World War II, the Pittsburgh Steelers temporarily merged with the Philadelphia Eagles.
1943: Part of the NFL Eastern Division
In 1943, the Steelers were part of the NFL Eastern Division.
1944: Merged with Chicago Cardinals as "Card-Pitt"
In 1944, the Pittsburgh Steelers merged with the Chicago Cardinals and were known as "Card-Pitt", ending the season with a 0-10 record, which is the only winless season in franchise history.
1944: Temporary Merger with Chicago Cardinals
In 1944, the Pittsburgh Steelers temporarily merged with the Chicago Cardinals due to player shortages during World War II.
1944: Briefly in the Western Division
In 1944, the Steelers were briefly in the Western Division.
1946: Color Rush Based on 1946 Uniforms
In 2016, the Steelers' color rush uniforms were based on the uniforms they wore from 1946 to 1965.
1947: First Playoff Appearance
In 1947, the Pittsburgh Steelers made their first playoff appearance, tying for first place in their division with the Philadelphia Eagles, but lost the tie-breaking game.
1947: Steelers Postseason
In 1947, the Steelers played in a post season game. All but this game have been played since the merger.
1949: Returned to Eastern Division
In 1949, the Steelers returned to the Eastern Division.
1950: In the American Conference
In 1950, the Steelers were in the American Conference.
1950: Steelers-Browns Rivalry Begins
Since 1950, the Steelers and Cleveland Browns have been divisional rivals.
1952: In the American Conference
In 1952, the Steelers were in the American Conference.
1953: In the Eastern Conference
In 1953, the Steelers were in the Eastern Conference.
September 29, 1957: First African-American Assistant Coach
On September 29, 1957, the Steelers became the first team to hire an African-American assistant coach, Lowell Perry.
1958: Split Home Games at Pitt Stadium
In 1958, the Steelers started splitting their home games at Pitt Stadium, three blocks away at the University of Pittsburgh.
1960: First Game as a Franchise
In 1960, the Pittsburgh Steelers played the Dallas Cowboys' first game as a franchise at the Cotton Bowl, winning 35–28.
1961: Steelerettes Founded
In 1961, the Pittsburgh Steelers were the first NFL team to have a cheerleading squad, known as the Steelerettes.
1962: Introduction of Steelers Logo
In 1962, the Steelers logo was introduced, based on the "Steelmark" designed by Pittsburgh's U.S. Steel.
1962: Playoff Bowl Qualification
In 1962, the Steelers qualified for a "Playoff Bowl" as the second-best team in their conference, although this was not considered an official playoff game.
1963: End of Forbes Field Era
In 1963, the Steelers' 31-season sharing of Forbes Field with the Pittsburgh Pirates came to an end.
1963: Permission to add 'ers' to Steelmark
In 1963, the team was given permission to add "ers" to the Steelmark logo after petitioning AISI.
1963: Throwback to 1963 Era Uniforms
The 2007-2011 third uniforms were meant to evoke the memory of the 1963 era uniforms
1964: Play Exclusively at Pitt Stadium
From 1964, the Steelers played exclusively at Pitt Stadium.
1964: Stautner's #70 Retired
In 1964, the Steelers retired Stautner's #70 before establishing a 50-year tradition of not retiring numbers.
1964: Throwback to 1964 Era Uniforms
The 2007-2011 third uniforms were meant to evoke the memory of the 1964 era uniforms
1965: Color Rush Based on 1965 Uniforms
In 2016, the Steelers' color rush uniforms were based on the uniforms they wore from 1946 to 1965.
1966: Major Rivalry Ends
From 1933 through 1966, the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers had a major rivalry, marking the start of the Steelers losing ten straight games on the road against the Eagles.
1966: In the Eastern Conference
In 1966, the Steelers were in the Eastern Conference.
1967: Teams Placed in Separate Divisions
In 1967, the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers were placed in separate divisions, although they remained in the same conference.
1967: In the Century Division of the Eastern Conference
In 1967, the Steelers were placed in the Century Division of the Eastern Conference.
1968: Introduction of Current Uniform Designs
In 1968, the current uniform designs were introduced, consisting of gold pants and either black or white jerseys.
1968: Third Uniform Based on 1968 Uniforms
In 2018, the Steelers third uniform was based on those worn from 1968 to 1997, coinciding with the Steel Curtain teams of the 1970s.
1969: Hiring of Chuck Noll and Drafting of Joe Greene
In 1969, Chuck Noll was hired as the coach of the Steelers and the team drafted "Mean" Joe Greene, marking the beginning of a significant turnaround for the franchise.
1969: End of the Steelerettes
In 1969, the Pittsburgh Steelers' cheerleading squad, the Steelerettes, were disbanded, marking the end of the team's only cheerleading squad in their history.
1969: End of Pitt Stadium Era
In 1969, the Steelers ended their stay at Pitt Stadium.
1970: Myron Cope's first season as color commentator
In 1970 Myron Cope served as a Steelers radio color commentator for 35 seasons (1970–2004).
1970: Oilers Join AFC Central
In 1970, the Houston Oilers were aligned into the AFC Central with the Pittsburgh Steelers, starting a 32-season division rivalry.
1970: Steelers Move to AFC
In 1970, the Pittsburgh Steelers moved to the American Football Conference, reducing the frequency of games against the Philadelphia Eagles, who remained in the National Football Conference.
1970: Rivalry with Broncos Dates Back
In 1970, the Pittsburgh Steelers' rivalry with the Denver Broncos began.
1970: Drafting of Terry Bradshaw and Mel Blount
In 1970, the Steelers drafted Terry Bradshaw and Mel Blount, key players who would contribute to the team's future success.
1970: Steelers-Bengals Rivalry Begins
In 1970, the Steelers' rivalry with the Cincinnati Bengals began with the AFL–NFL merger.
1970: Steelers wore white pants with white jerseys.
In the 1970 season, the Steelers wore white pants with their white jerseys.
1970: NFL Modern Era Begins
Since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970, the Steelers have achieved the best record in the league, winning the most regular-season games, playoff games, divisional titles, and conference championship games.
1971: End of Winning Seasons
After 1971, the franchise skidded to its first losing season
1971: Start of Playoff Streak
In 1971, the Pittsburgh Steelers began a streak of making the playoffs in eight seasons.
1971: Drafting of Jack Ham
In 1971, the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Jack Ham, further strengthening their roster for future success.
1971: Steelers wore white pants with white jerseys.
In the 1971 season, the Steelers wore white pants with their white jerseys.
December 23, 1972: Immaculate Reception
On December 23, 1972, the Pittsburgh Steelers secured their first playoff victory in franchise history against the Oakland Raiders, 13-7, with Franco Harris' "Immaculate Reception".
1972: Drafting of Franco Harris
In 1972, the Steelers drafted Franco Harris, adding another key player to their emerging dynasty.
1972: Sellout Streak Begins
The Pittsburgh Steelers have sold out every home game since the 1972 season.
December 3, 1973: First African-American Quarterback
On December 3, 1973, the Steelers became the first team to start an African-American quarterback, Joe Gilliam.
1973: First Regular Season Defeat at Three Rivers Stadium
In 1973, the Denver Broncos handed the Pittsburgh Steelers their first regular-season defeat at Three Rivers Stadium, with a score of 23–13.
1974: AFC Championship Victory Over Raiders
In 1974, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Oakland Raiders 24-13 in the AFC Championship game, advancing to the Super Bowl.
1974: Exceptional Draft Year
In 1974, the Pittsburgh Steelers had an exceptional draft, selecting five future Hall of Famers: Lynn Swann, Jack Lambert, John Stallworth, Donnie Shell, and Mike Webster.
January 12, 1975: First African-American Super Bowl MVP
On January 12, 1975, Franco Harris became the first African-American to be named Super Bowl MVP while playing for the Steelers.
1975: Creation of the Terrible Towel
In 1975, Myron Cope conceived of the Terrible Towel, which is now "arguably the best-known fan symbol of any major pro sports team".
1975: Second AFC Championship Victory
In 1975, the Pittsburgh Steelers secured their second straight AFC Championship with a 16-10 victory over the Oakland Raiders, earning them a spot in the Super Bowl.
1976: Raiders Win AFC Championship
In 1976, the Oakland Raiders defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Championship game 24-7. During the regular season, Chuck Noll referred to Raider George Atkinson as part of the NFL's "criminal element".
1976: Late-Season Win in Cincinnati
In 1976, the Steelers kept their playoff hopes alive with a late-season 7–3 win in snowy Cincinnati.
1977: Steelers Defeat Cowboys
In 1977, after the Cowboys won Super Bowl XII, the Steelers defeated them 28–13 at Three Rivers Stadium in November, marking the Cowboys' second and last loss of the season.
1977: Broncos Host and Win Playoff Game
In 1977, the Denver Broncos hosted and won their first playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the divisional round with a score of 34–21.
1978: No 12+ Loss Seasons
Since 1978, when the league expanded to a 16-game schedule, the Steelers are the only NFL team to have not had a season with 12 or more losses.
1979: End of Regular-Season Streak
From 1971 to 1979, the Pittsburgh Steelers had a regular-season streak of 49 consecutive wins against teams that would finish with a losing record that year.
1979: "Renegade" Song Release
In 1979, Styx released the song "Renegade", later used at Steelers games.
1979: Steelers Win En Route to Super Bowl Title
In 1979, the defending conference champion Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 14-3 at Three Rivers, on their way to winning their fourth Super Bowl title.
1979: Iowa Hawkeyes Uniform Design
In 1979, the team owners were approached by Iowa Hawkeyes Head Coach Hayden Fry about designing his team's uniforms in the image of the Steelers, and the Steelers sent him reproduction jerseys. Today, the Hawkeyes still retain the 1979 Steelers uniforms as their home, and away colors.
1980: Missed Playoffs
In the 1980 season, the Steelers suffered a number of injuries and missed the playoffs with a 9-7 record.
1981: Another Missed Playoffs
In the 1981 season, the Steelers finished with an 8-8 record, failing to make the playoffs for the second consecutive year.
1982: Retirement of Lynn Swann and Jack Ham
Following the 1982 season, Lynn Swann and Jack Ham retired from the Pittsburgh Steelers.
1982: 50th Anniversary All-Time Team
In 1982, the Steelers named an All-Time team of 24 players as part of the 50th anniversary commemoration.
1983: Bradshaw's Last Game
Following the 1983 regular season, the Los Angeles Raiders defeated the Steelers 38–10 in the AFC Divisional round, which was the last NFL game for Steelers Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw.
1983: Retirement of Terry Bradshaw and Mel Blount
Following the 1983 season, Terry Bradshaw and Mel Blount retired from the Pittsburgh Steelers.
September 2, 1984: First African-American Coordinator
On September 2, 1984, the Steelers hired Tony Dungy, becoming the first team with an African-American Coordinator.
1984: Retirement of Jack Lambert
Following the 1984 season, Jack Lambert retired from the Pittsburgh Steelers.
1984: Steelers Upset Broncos in Playoffs
In 1984, the Pittsburgh Steelers upset the Denver Broncos 24-17 in the divisional round at Mile High Stadium.
1985: Losing Season
In 1985, the Steelers had their first losing season since 1971.
1986: Another Losing Season
In 1986, the Pittsburgh Steelers had another losing season.
1987: Game Week Practices at Point Stadium
During the strike season of 1987, the Steelers used Point Stadium in nearby Johnstown for game week practices.
1987: Players' Strike Season
In 1987, the year of the players' strike, the Pittsburgh Steelers finished with an 8-7 record but missed the playoffs.
1988: Dan Rooney Ownership
In 1988, Art Rooney's son, Dan Rooney, assumed ownership of the Steelers.
1988: Another Losing Season
In 1988, the Pittsburgh Steelers finished with another losing season.
1989: Playoff Run
In 1989, the Steelers reached the second round of the playoffs, led by Merrill Hoge and Rod Woodson.
1990: First Sixth-Seeded Team to Win Super Bowl
Super Bowl XL made the Steelers the first sixth-seeded playoff team to reach and win the Super Bowl since the NFL expanded to a 12-team post-season tournament in 1990.
1992: Hiring of Bill Cowher
In 1992, Chuck Noll retired, and Bill Cowher, the Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator, succeeded him as the head coach of the Steelers.
1994: 75th Anniversary All-Time Team
In 1994, the Steelers had players named to the 75th Anniversary All-Time Teams.
1994: "Here We Go" Popularized
Since 1994, the song "Here We Go" by local singer Roger Wood has been popular among Pittsburgh Steelers fans.
1994: Playoff Meeting
The Steelers and Browns met in the postseason in 1994, with the Steelers winning.
1995: Super Bowl XXX Appearance
In 1995, after a thrilling AFC Championship victory over the Indianapolis Colts, Bill Cowher coached the Steelers to an appearance in Super Bowl XXX, where they lost to the Dallas Cowboys.
1996: Cowboys Beat Steelers in Super Bowl
In 1996, the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 27–17 in their record third Super Bowl meeting. Dallas cornerback Larry Brown was named the game's MVP.
1996: Patriots Defeat Steelers
In 1996, the Patriots defeated the Steelers 28–3 in the postseason.
1996: Proceeds Benefit Allegheny Valley School
Since 1996, the proceeds from the Terrible Towel have helped raise more than $2.5 million for the Allegheny Valley School.
1997: AFC Championship Game
In 1997, the Denver Broncos narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 24–21 in the AFC Championship Game in Pittsburgh.
1997: Oilers Move to Tennessee
In 1997, the Houston Oilers moved to Tennessee, shifting the rivalry with the Steelers as the Titans won 13 of the next 22 meetings.
1997: Steelers Win Against Patriots
In 1997, the Steelers won 7–6 against the Patriots in the postseason.
1997: Uniform Update
In 1997, the team switched to rounded numbers on the jersey and added a Steelers logo to the left side.
1997: Third Uniform Based on 1997 Uniforms
In 2018, the Steelers third uniform was based on those worn from 1968 to 1997, coinciding with the Steel Curtain teams of the 1970s.
1998: Inaugural Game at M&T Bank Stadium
In 1998, the Steelers won the inaugural game played at Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium, 20–13, against the Ravens.
1998: Patriots Dominate Steelers
The Patriots won six of seven meetings over a ten-year period (1998–2007).
1999: Domination since Browns' return
Since their return to the NFL in 1999, the Steelers have particularly dominated the Browns.
2000: Ravens Defeat Steelers in Season Opener
During their NFL championship season in 2000, the Ravens defeated the Steelers in Pittsburgh, 16–0, in the season opener.
2000: Construction of UPMC Sportsplex
In 2000, the Steelers' headquarters and practice facilities were constructed at the state-of-the-art University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Sportsplex on Pittsburgh's Southside.
2000: Upset Victory Over Raiders
Towards the end of the 2000 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers secured an upset victory against the Oakland Raiders, preventing them from obtaining homefield advantage in the playoffs.
2001: Opening of Heinz Field
In 2001, Heinz Field (now Acrisure Stadium) was built as the new home stadium for the Pittsburgh Steelers, replacing Three Rivers Stadium.
2001: Patriots Upset Steelers in AFC Championship
In 2001, the Patriots upset the Steelers in the AFC Championship Game at Heinz Field.
2001: Ravens Hand Steelers First Loss at Heinz Field
In 2001, the Ravens handed the Steelers their first-ever loss at Heinz Field, 13–10. Later that season, Pittsburgh won a divisional playoff game against Baltimore, 27–10.
2001: Realigned into AFC North Division
In 2001, the Steelers were realigned into the AFC North Division.
July 24, 2002: First Female Full-Time Athletic Trainer
On July 24, 2002, the Steelers hired Ariko Iso, becoming the first team to hire a female as a full-time athletic trainer.
2002: Patriots Defeat Steelers
Following the 2001 AFC title upset, the Patriots defeated the Steelers 30–14 at the start of the 2002 season.
2002: Playoff Showdown
In 2002, the Tennessee Titans defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in a bitter 34–31 playoff showdown.
2002: "Renegade" Played at Games
Since 2002, the 1979 Styx song "Renegade" is played at Pittsburgh Steelers games to rally the crowd during defensive stands.
2003: Winning streak
The Steelers won twelve straight meetings between 2003 and 2009.
2004: Myron Cope's last season as color commentator
2004 was Myron Cope's last season as a Steelers radio color commentator, after serving for 35 seasons (1970–2004).
2004: Ending Patriots' Winning Streak and AFC Championship Loss
In 2004, Pittsburgh ended the Patriots' record-setting 21-game winning streak. Later that season, the Steelers lost to the Patriots in the AFC Championship game.
2004: Steelers Victory
In 2004, the Pittsburgh Steelers won against the Dallas Cowboys.
2004: Myron Cope's Retirement
Myron Cope, the longtime color analyst and inventor of the "Terrible Towel", retired after the 2004 season.
2004: Pittsburgh Domination
The Browns posted losing streaks of 16 (1970–85) and 15 (2004–present) games in Pittsburgh.
2005: AFC Wildcard Playoff Game
In 2005, the Steelers won a 31–17 come-from-behind victory in the AFC Wildcard playoff game against the Bengals after Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer was injured.
2006: Flagship Radio Stations
As of 2006, the Steelers' flagship radio stations were WDVE 102.5 FM and WBGG 970 AM.
2006: Cowher's Final Season
In 2006, Bill Cowher's final season as head coach of the Steelers ended with an 8-8 record, just short of the playoffs.
2006: Raiders Upset Victory
In Week 8 of the 2006 NFL season, the Oakland Raiders upset the Pittsburgh Steelers with a score of 20–13, impacting the Steelers' chances of a playoff berth.
2006: Racetrack and Gambling Interests
Since 2006, many of the racetracks owned by some Rooney family members added video slot machines, causing them to violate 'NFL policy that prohibits involvement with racetrack and gambling interests'.
2006: Ending the Bengals' Season
The Steelers are responsible for ending the Bengals' season in Cincinnati in 2006, taking them out of contention.
January 7, 2007: Bill Cowher's Resignation
On January 7, 2007, Bill Cowher resigned from coaching the Steelers, citing a need to spend more time with his family, although he did not use the term 'retire'.
January 22, 2007: Mike Tomlin Hired as Head Coach
On January 22, 2007, Mike Tomlin was announced as Bill Cowher's successor as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, becoming the first African-American to hold the position in the team's history.
2007: Third Uniform Introduction
In 2007, during the Steelers' 75th anniversary season, the team introduced a third uniform consisting of a black jersey with gold lettering, white pants with black and gold stripes, and a gold helmet. These uniforms were meant to evoke the memory of the 1963-1964 era uniforms.
2007: Updated All-Time Team Announced
In 2007, the Steelers announced an updated All-Time team of 33 players in celebration of the franchise's 75th season, supplanting the previous team named in 1982.
2007: Mike Tomlin Hired as Head Coach
Prior to the 2007 season, Mike Tomlin was hired as the Steelers' head coach.
2007: Introduction of Steely McBeam
Prior to the 2007 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers introduced Steely McBeam as their official mascot to celebrate their 75th anniversary.
2007: Patriots Dominate Steelers
The Patriots won six of seven meetings over a ten-year period (1998–2007).
August 2008: Steelers Fans Ranked Best in NFL
In August 2008, ESPN.com ranked the Pittsburgh Steelers' fans as the best in the NFL, citing their 299 consecutive game sellout streak.
December 7, 2008: Steelers Come-From-Behind Victory
On December 7, 2008, the Pittsburgh Steelers had a come-from-behind victory against the Dallas Cowboys, winning 20-13 after a late interception.
2008: Steelers Beat Ravens Three Times
During the Steelers' 2008 Championship run, they beat the Ravens three times, including a win in the AFC Championship game.
2008: Steelers Victory at Foxborough
In 2008, the Steelers broke through with a 33–10 victory at Foxborough after Matt Cassel turned the ball over five times.
2008: Myron Cope's Death
Myron Cope, the longtime color analyst and inventor of the "Terrible Towel", died in 2008.
2008: Investment and Ownership Regulations
Since 2008, the Rooney family brought in several investors for the team while retaining control in order to comply with NFL ownership regulations.
February 1, 2009: Super Bowl XLIII Victory
On February 1, 2009, Mike Tomlin led the Pittsburgh Steelers to victory in Super Bowl XLIII, defeating the Arizona Cardinals 27-23. At 36, Tomlin became the youngest head coach to ever win the Super Bowl.
2009: Raiders Upset Victory
In Week 13 of the 2009 season, the Oakland Raiders secured another upset victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers, with a final score of 27–24, costing the Steelers a playoff run.
2009: Winning streak
The Steelers won twelve straight meetings between 2003 and 2009.
2010: Steelers Blowout Win
In 2010, the Pittsburgh Steelers blew out the Oakland Raiders 35–3, ending their 3-game winning streak. During the game, Richard Seymour of the Raiders punched Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.
2010: AFC North Title and Super Bowl Appearance
In the 2010 season, Mike Tomlin led the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 12-4 record and an AFC North title. The team reached Super Bowl XLV, where they lost to the Green Bay Packers.
February 6, 2011: Super Bowl XLV Loss
On February 6, 2011, Mike Tomlin led the Pittsburgh Steelers to Super Bowl XLV, where they were defeated by the Green Bay Packers 31-25.
2011: Third Uniform Retention
In 2011, The Steelers kept the 2007 third uniform due to popularity among fans.
2011: Campaign to Repeat as AFC Champions Dashed
In 2011, after appearing in Super Bowl XLV, the Pittsburgh Steelers' campaign to repeat as AFC Champions was dashed in Denver after an overtime upset by the Tim Tebow-led Broncos.
2011: Broncos Lead Playoff Meetings
In 2011, the Denver Broncos surpassed the Oakland Raiders for the most playoff meetings against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
2011: Postseason Loss to Denver Broncos
In the 2011 season, the Steelers made the postseason with a 12-4 record but lost in overtime to the Denver Broncos in the Wild Card Round.
December 16, 2012: Cowboys Win in Overtime
On December 16, 2012, the Dallas Cowboys won against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Cowboys Stadium by a 27–24 margin in overtime.
2012: Raiders Erase Deficit to Win
In 2012, the Oakland Raiders erased a 31–21 deficit to win 34–31 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
2012: New Third Uniform Introduction
In 2012, the Steelers introduced a new third uniform resembling a bumble bee pattern to represent the jerseys worn in their 1934 season for the Steelers' 80th anniversary season.
2012: 400th Victory and Missed Postseason
In 2012, the Steelers recorded their 400th victory in Week 8. However, the team finished the season 8-8 and missed the postseason.
2013: "Killer B's" Era
From 2013-2017, the Steelers seasons were noted for record performances from the "Killer B's" trio of Antonio Brown, Ben Roethlisberger and Le'Veon Bell.
2013: Raiders Win Again
In 2013, the Oakland Raiders won again against the Pittsburgh Steelers with a score of 21–18.
2013: Patriots Score 55 Points
In 2013, the Patriots became the first opponent to score 55 points on the Steelers, winning 55–31.
2013: Missed Postseason
In the 2013 season, the Steelers finished with an 8-8 record and missed the postseason.
2014: Greene's #75 Retired
In 2014, the team retired Greene's #75, opening the possibility of retiring other players' jersey numbers in the future.
2014: AFC North Title and Wild Card Loss
In the 2014 season, the Steelers won the AFC North with an 11-5 record but lost to the Baltimore Ravens in the Wild Card Round.
2015: Nelson's Broadcasting Retirement
In 2015, former Steelers lineman Edmund Nelson retired from broadcasting and was replaced by Batch and Hoke.
2015: Patriots Victory
In 2015, the Patriots won against the Steelers (28–21).
2015: Steelers and Broncos Split Games
In 2015, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Denver Broncos in the regular season but lost in the Divisional Round of the AFC playoffs.
2015: Steelers Defeat Raiders at Heinz Field
In 2015, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Oakland Raiders 38–35 at Heinz Field.
2015: Playoff Appearance
In the 2015 season, the Steelers finished with a 10-6 record and made the playoffs. They defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in the Wild Card Round and lost to the Denver Broncos in the Divisional Round.
November 13, 2016: Cowboys Win at Heinz Field
On November 13, 2016, the Dallas Cowboys won against the Pittsburgh Steelers 35–30 at Heinz Field.
November 2016: Chuck Noll Foundation Launched
In November 2016, the Chuck Noll Foundation for Brain Injury Research was launched with a $1 million donation from the Steelers.
2016: Patriots Victory and AFC Championship Win
In 2016, the Patriots won against the Steelers in the regular season (27–16) and then won 36–17 in the 2016 AFC Championship Game.
2016: Introduction of Color Rush Uniforms
In 2016, the Steelers introduced its alternate black Color Rush uniforms based on the uniforms from 1946 to 1965, but with black pants.
2016: Retirement of Bumblebee Jerseys
In 2016, the bumblebee jerseys were retired after being used since 2012.
2016: AFC Championship Loss
In the 2016 season, the Steelers won the AFC North with an 11-5 record, defeated the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs in the playoffs, but lost to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship.
June 2017: Inaugural Charity Walk Announced
In June 2017, the Steelers announced an inaugural charity walk to raise money for the Chuck Noll Foundation.
August 1, 2017: Establishment of Hall of Honor
On August 1, 2017, the Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Honor was established.
2017: Death of Dan Rooney
In 2017, Dan Rooney, owner of the Steelers since 1988, passed away, leading to his son Art Rooney II taking greater control of the franchise.
2017: Controversial Call
In 2017, a go-ahead touchdown reception by Steelers' tight end Jesse James was controversially called back in a game against the Patriots.
2017: 450 Regular Season Victories
In 2017, the Steelers became the first team to reach 450 regular season victories since the 1970 merger.
2017: Dan Rooney's death and team control
In 2017, upon Dan Rooney's death, he and Art Rooney II retained control of the Pittsburgh Steelers with the league-minimum 30%, with other investors making up the remaining ownership.
2017: AFC North Title and Divisional Round Loss
In the 2017 season, the Steelers won the AFC North with a 13-3 record, but their postseason ended with a 45-42 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Divisional Round.
December 9, 2018: Raiders Defeat Steelers
On December 9, 2018, the Oakland Raiders defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 24–21, which impacted Pittsburgh's playoff chances.
December 16, 2018: Steelers Defeat Patriots
On December 16, 2018, the Steelers defeated the Patriots by a score of 17–10 in Pittsburgh.
2018: Missed Playoffs
Despite a 9-6-1 record in the 2018 season, the Steelers missed the playoffs.
2018: Third Uniform Unveiling
In 2018, the Steelers unveiled a third uniform based on those worn from 1968 to 1997, coinciding with the Steel Curtain teams of the 1970s.
2019: 100th Anniversary All-Time Teams
In 2019, the Steelers had players named to the 100th Anniversary All-Time Teams.
2019: Missed Playoffs
In the 2019 season, the Steelers went 8-8 and missed the postseason.
2019: Steelers Country Opens at Kennywood
In the summer of 2019, Kennywood theme park near Pittsburgh opened Steelers Country, featuring the Steel Curtain coaster and a Steelers-themed experience.
2020: Steelers Win at Nissan Stadium
In 2020, the Pittsburgh Steelers won against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium with a score of 27–24.
2020: Training Camp at Heinz Field
In 2020, the Steelers held their training camp at Heinz Field due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020: Franchise-Best Start and Wild Card Loss
The 2020 season saw the Steelers achieve a franchise-best 11-0 start but faded at the end to finish 12-4. The team lost in the Wild Card Round to the Cleveland Browns.
September 19, 2021: Raiders Win in Pittsburgh
On September 19, 2021, the Las Vegas Raiders won at Pittsburgh with a score of 26–17.
October 10, 2021: Steelers Beat Broncos
On October 10, 2021, the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Denver Broncos in Pittsburgh with a score of 27–19.
2021: Training Camp at Heinz Field
In 2021, the Steelers held their training camp at Heinz Field due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021: Playoff Appearance and Roethlisberger Retirement
In the 2021 season, the Steelers went 9-7-1 and made the postseason, losing to the Kansas City Chiefs in the Wild Card Round. Longtime quarterback Ben Roethlisberger retired following the season.
2021: Playoff Meeting
The Steelers and Browns met in the postseason in 2021, with the Browns winning.
2021: Tomlin's Record
Through the end of the 2021 season, Mike Tomlin's record is 162-94-2 (.632), including playoffs, and he is the first Pittsburgh coach to never post a losing season.
February 2022: Stadium Renamed Acrisure Stadium
In February 2022, the Steelers signed a deal with Acrisure to rename Heinz Field to Acrisure Stadium after Heinz declined to sign a new deal after their naming rights expired.
2022: Eagles Win Recent Meeting
In 2022, the Philadelphia Eagles won against the Pittsburgh Steelers 35–13 at Lincoln Financial Field due to the addition of a regular season game based on opposing conference divisional finish from the season before.
2022: Steelers Win on Christmas Eve
On Christmas Eve 2022, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 13–10 on a last-minute touchdown by rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett.
2022: Drafting of Kenny Pickett
Prior to the 2022 season, the Steelers drafted Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Pickett started 12 games as the Steelers went 9–8 and missed the postseason in the 2022 season.
2022: Return to Saint Vincent College
The Steelers returned to Saint Vincent College for the 2022 training camp season.
September 23, 2023: Loss at Vegas Leads to Firings
On September 23, 2023, a 23–18 loss at Vegas against the Raiders contributed to the firing of Raiders coach Josh McDaniels and GM Dave Ziegler.
2023: Playoff Loss
In the 2023 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers finished 10-7 and third in the AFC North. They made the playoffs but were defeated by the Buffalo Bills in the Wild Card Round.
2023: Bill Hillgrove's Retirement
Longtime lead announcer Bill Hillgrove retired after the 2023 season.
2023: Steelers All-Time Record
Through the end of the 2023 season, the Steelers' all-time record stands at 707–606–22, including playoffs. They've performed well recently, qualifying for the playoffs six times in the past ten seasons and winning their division four times.
2024: Raiders Lead All-Time Series
As of the 2024 season, the Las Vegas Raiders lead the all-time series against the Pittsburgh Steelers 17–16.
2024: Acquisition of Quarterbacks
Prior to the 2024 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers traded Kenny Pickett, traded for Justin Fields from the Chicago Bears, and signed Russell Wilson, who was released from the Denver Broncos.
