Full History Of Pittsburgh Steelers In Timeline From 1933

July 8, 1933: Steelers Join the NFL

On July 8, 1933, the Pittsburgh Steelers, then named the Pittsburgh Pirates, joined the NFL. The team was owned by Art Rooney and named after the baseball team of the same name.

September 20, 1933: Steelers' First Game

On September 20, 1933, the Pittsburgh Steelers, then known as 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: Eagles and Steelers begin play

In 1933, both the Philadelphia Eagles and the Pittsburgh Steelers began play and were part of the same division, which started a major rivalry for both teams.

1933: Steelers Founded

In 1933, the Pittsburgh Steelers were founded, marking the beginning of the seventh-oldest franchise in the NFL and the oldest in the AFC.

1933: Steelers Join NFL Eastern Division

In 1933, the Steelers became part of the NFL Eastern Division.

1933: Sharing Forbes Field with the Pittsburgh Pirates

In 1933, the Steelers shared Forbes Field with the Pittsburgh Pirates, starting a 31-year arrangement.

1933: Uniform Inspiration

Prior to the 2025 season, the Steelers throwback uniforms were based on the 1933 gold uniforms.

1933: Founding Year

Since being founded in 1933, the Steelers can claim the most honorees of any franchise founded on or after 1933 and the only franchise with three members of ownership in the Hall of Fame.

1934: Inspiration for 2012 Third Uniform

The 2012 Steelers third uniform was designed to represent the jerseys worn by the team in the 1934 season.

1936: Pirates Best Season in the 1930s

In 1936, the Pittsburgh Pirates achieved their best result in the 1930s, finishing second in their division with a record of .500 or better.

1938: Signing of Byron White

In 1938, the Pittsburgh Pirates signed Byron White, who later became a Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, to what was the biggest contract in NFL history at the time.

1939: Dapper Dan Charities began naming Sportsman of the Year

Since 1939, the regional Dapper Dan Charities has named the "Sportsman of the Year" in the Pittsburgh region. 19 Steelers have won the award in 23 events.

1940: Name Change to Steelers

Prior to the 1940 season, the Pittsburgh Pirates officially changed their name to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

1943: Merger with Philadelphia Eagles

In 1943, due to player shortages during World War II, the Pittsburgh Steelers merged with the Philadelphia Eagles, forming the "Phil-Pitt Eagles" and were known as the "Steagles".

1943: Steelers Continue in NFL Eastern Division

In 1943, the Steelers continued in the NFL Eastern Division.

1943: Steagles colors

In 1943, the Steelers merged with the Philadelphia Eagles, forming the "Steagles". The team's colors at that time were green and white, due to wearing Eagles uniforms.

1944: Temporary Merger with Chicago Cardinals

In 1944, due to player shortages during World War II, the Pittsburgh Steelers temporarily merged with the Chicago Cardinals and were known as Card-Pitt (or, mockingly, as the "Carpets").

1944: Steelers Briefly in Western Division

In 1944, the Steelers briefly joined the Western Division of the NFL.

1946: Uniform Inspiration

The 2016 alternate black color rush uniforms were based on the uniforms from 1946.

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 playoff game.

1947: Steelers in the Postseason

Since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970, the Steelers are 36–26 (.580) in the postseason, with all but one (the 1947 playoff) having been played since the merger.

1949: Steelers Return to Eastern Division

In 1949, the Steelers returned to the NFL Eastern Division.

1950: Steelers and Browns Become Divisional Rivals

In 1950, the Steelers and Cleveland Browns became divisional rivals, beginning a long-standing series of games.

1950: Steelers Join American Conference

In 1950, the Steelers became part of the American Conference.

1952: Steelers Continue in American Conference

In 1952, the Steelers continued in the American Conference.

1953: Steelers Join Eastern Conference

In 1953, the Steelers became part of the Eastern Conference.

September 29, 1957: Steelers Hire First African-American Assistant Coach

On September 29, 1957, the Steelers made history by hiring Lowell Perry as the first African-American assistant coach.

1958: Splitting Home Games at Pitt Stadium

In 1958, the Steelers began splitting their home games at Pitt Stadium, located three blocks away at the University of Pittsburgh.

1960: Steelers defeat Cowboys in franchise's first game

In 1960, the Steelers defeated the Dallas Cowboys in the Cowboys' first game as a franchise with a score of 35–28 at the Cotton Bowl.

1961: Creation of the Steelerettes

In 1961, the Steelers became the first NFL team to have a cheerleading squad, known as the Steelerettes.

1962: Appearance in "Playoff Bowl"

In 1962, the Pittsburgh Steelers qualified for a "Playoff Bowl" as the second-best team in their conference, but this was not considered an official playoff game.

1962: Steelers Logo Introduced

In 1962, the Steelers logo was introduced, based on the "Steelmark" designed by Pittsburgh's U.S. Steel. It consists of the word "Steelers" surrounded by three astroids.

1963: Steelers Add "ers" to Logo

In 1963, after petitioning AISI, the Steelers were given permission to add "ers" to the formal Steelmark logo.

1963: End of Forbes Field sharing

In 1963, the Steelers' 31-year arrangement of sharing Forbes Field with the Pittsburgh Pirates came to an end.

1963: Throwback Uniform Era

The 2007-2011 uniforms were meant to evoke the memory of the 1963 era uniforms.

1964: Exclusively at Pitt Stadium

From 1964, the Steelers played exclusively at Pitt Stadium, the on-campus facility.

1964: Retirement of Stautner's #70

In 1964, the Steelers retired Stautner's #70, beginning a 50-year tradition of not retiring numbers.

1964: Throwback Uniform Era

The 2007-2011 uniforms were meant to evoke the memory of the 1964 era uniforms.

1965: Uniform Inspiration

The 2016 alternate black color rush uniforms were based on the uniforms from 1965.

1966: Eagles and Steelers final season in the same division

1966 was the final season in which the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers were in the same division, also marking the start of the Super Bowl era.

1966: Steelers Continue in Eastern Conference

In 1966, the Steelers continued in the Eastern Conference.

1967: Eagles and Steelers placed in separate divisions

In 1967, the Eagles and Steelers were placed in separate divisions, but remained in the same conference for three years.

1967: Steelers Placed in Century Division

In 1967, the Steelers were placed in the Century Division of the Eastern Conference.

1968: Current Uniform Designs Introduced

In 1968, the current uniform designs were introduced, featuring gold pants and either black or white jerseys.

1968: Uniform Inspiration

The 2018 third uniform was based on those worn from 1968.

1969: Hiring of Chuck Noll

In 1969, Chuck Noll was hired as the coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. That year, he drafted "Mean" Joe Greene.

1969: End of the Steelerettes

In 1969, the Steelerettes, the Steelers' cheerleading squad, ceased operations after running for only from 1961 to 1969.

1969: Move to Three Rivers Stadium

In 1969, the Steelers moved with the Pirates to Three Rivers Stadium on the city's Northside.

1970: Steelers Dominate Browns

After posting a 9–31 record in the first 40 games of the series between the two cities, since 1970 the Steelers have dominated the Browns going 66–27–1.

1970: Steelers Wear White Pants

During the 1970 season, the Steelers wore white pants with their white jerseys.

1970: Myron Cope Becomes Color Analyst

In 1970, Myron Cope became the Steelers radio color commentator.

1970: Oilers aligned into AFC Central with Steelers

In 1970, the Houston Oilers were aligned into the AFC Central with the Steelers, starting a 32-season division rivalry.

1970: Drafting Terry Bradshaw and Mel Blount

In 1970, the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Terry Bradshaw and Mel Blount, key players who would contribute to the team's future success.

1970: Move to AFC and Three Rivers Stadium

In 1970, the Pittsburgh Steelers moved to the newly formed American Football Conference (AFC) as part of the AFL-NFL merger and also moved into Three Rivers Stadium.

1970: Steelers move to American Football Conference

In 1970, the Steelers moved to the American Football Conference, while the Eagles stayed in the National Football Conference, reducing the frequency of their games.

1970: Steelers Placed in AFC Central

In 1970, when the league reformed into the NFC and AFC, the Steelers were placed in the AFC Central division.

1970: Myron Cope Joins Steelers Radio Broadcast

Myron Cope started his 35-season career as a Steelers radio color commentator in 1970.

1970: Steelers Post Best Record Since AFL-NFL Merger

Since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970, the Steelers have posted the best record in the league, winning the most regular-season games, playoff games, and divisional titles.

1970: NFL Merger

Since the NFL merger in 1970, the Pittsburgh Steelers have compiled a regular-season record of 444–282–2 (.635) and an overall record of 480–305–2 (.635) including the playoffs.

1970: Rivalry with Cincinnati Bengals Begins

The Steelers' rivalry with the Cincinnati Bengals dates from the 1970 season, when the AFL–NFL merger was completed.

1970: Steelers rivalry with Broncos dates back to 1970

The Steelers' rivalry with the Denver Broncos dates back to 1970.

1971: Steelers Wear White Pants

During the 1971 season, the Steelers wore white pants with their white jerseys.

1971: Drafting Jack Ham

In 1971, the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Jack Ham, adding another future Hall of Famer to their roster.

1971: Playoff Appearances Begin

Starting in 1971, the players drafted in the early 1970s formed the base of an NFL dynasty, making the playoffs in eight seasons.

1971: Last Losing Season Until Mid-1980s

The Steelers suffered their first losing seasons since 1971, marking the end of their dominant run.

December 23, 1972: Steelers' first playoff victory with Immaculate Reception

On December 23, 1972, the Steelers achieved their first playoff victory, defeating the Oakland Raiders 13–7, in a game highlighted by the "Immaculate Reception".

1972: Drafting Franco Harris

In 1972, the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Franco Harris, further strengthening their team with a future Hall of Famer.

1972: Start of Home Game Sellout Streak

Since the 1972 season, the Steelers have sold out every home game, marking the beginning of an impressive streak.

December 3, 1973: Joe Gilliam Starts as First African-American Quarterback

On December 3, 1973, Joe Gilliam became the first African-American quarterback to start for the Steelers.

1973: Broncos defeat Steelers at Three Rivers Stadium

In 1973, Denver dealt Pittsburgh its first regular-season defeat at Three Rivers Stadium, with a score of 23–13.

1974: Drafting Lynn Swann, Jack Lambert, John Stallworth, and Mike Webster

In 1974, the Pittsburgh Steelers had an exceptional draft, selecting four future Hall of Famers: Lynn Swann, Jack Lambert, John Stallworth, and Mike Webster.

1974: Steelers win AFC Championship over Raiders

In 1974, the Pittsburgh Steelers secured an AFC Championship victory over the Oakland Raiders with a score of 24–13, propelling them to the Super Bowl.

January 12, 1975: Franco Harris Named First African-American Super Bowl MVP

On January 12, 1975, Franco Harris became the first African-American player to be named Super Bowl MVP.

1975: Conception of the Terrible Towel

In 1975, broadcaster Myron Cope conceived of the Terrible Towel, which has since become a well-known fan symbol.

1975: Steelers win AFC Championship over Raiders again

In 1975, the Steelers won their second straight AFC Championship, defeating the Raiders 16-10 to reach the Super Bowl.

1976: Raiders defeat Steelers in AFC Championship Game

In 1976, the Raiders defeated the Steelers in the AFC Championship game 24–7, with tensions escalating due to Chuck Noll's comments about Raider George Atkinson.

1976: Steelers Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

In 1976, the Steelers kept their playoff hopes alive with a late-season 7–3 win in snowy Cincinnati.

1977: Broncos host and defeat Steelers in divisional round

In 1977, Denver hosted the Steelers in their first playoff game, winning the divisional round 34–21.

1977: Steelers defeat Cowboys

In 1977, the Cowboys second and last loss of their season was inflicted by Bradshaw and the Steelers, 28–13 at Three Rivers Stadium in November.

1978: 16-Game Schedule

Since the league expanded to a 16-game schedule in 1978, the Pittsburgh Steelers are the only NFL team not to have a season with 12 or more losses.

1979: Iowa Hawkeyes Adopt Steelers Uniform Design

In 1979, Iowa Hawkeyes Head Coach Hayden Fry approached the Steelers about designing his team's uniforms in the image of the Steelers. The Steelers owners sent Fry reproduction jerseys of Terry Bradshaw, and the Hawkeyes still use the design today.

1979: Release of "Renegade" by Styx

In 1979, Styx released the song "Renegade," which would later become a rallying anthem for the Steelers.

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1979: End of Consecutive Wins Streak

In 1979, the Pittsburgh Steelers enjoyed a regular-season streak of 49 consecutive wins against teams that would finish with a losing record that year.

1979: Steelers win against Cowboys en route to Super Bowl title

In 1979, the Steelers won against the Cowboys 14-3 en route to winning their fourth Super Bowl title.

1980: Missed Playoffs Due to Injuries

In the 1980 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers suffered a rash of injuries and missed the playoffs with a 9-7 record.

1981: 8-8 Season and Joe Greene's Retirement

In 1981, the Pittsburgh Steelers had an 8-8 season. "Mean" Joe Greene retired after the 1981 season.

1982: Naming of All-Time Team for 50th Anniversary

In 1982, an All-Time team of 24 players was named as part of the Steelers' 50th-anniversary commemoration.

1982: Playoff Berth and Retirements of Lynn Swann and Jack Ham

In 1982, the Pittsburgh Steelers had a playoff berth. Lynn Swann and Jack Ham retired after 1982.

1983: Raiders defeat Steelers in AFC Divisional round; Bradshaw's last game

Following the 1983 regular season, the Los Angeles Raiders defeated the Steelers 38–10 in the AFC Divisional round, marking the last NFL game for Terry Bradshaw.

1983: Divisional Championship and Retirements of Terry Bradshaw and Mel Blount

In 1983, the Pittsburgh Steelers won a divisional championship. Terry Bradshaw and Mel Blount retired after 1983.

September 2, 1984: Tony Dungy Hired as First African-American Coordinator

On September 2, 1984, Tony Dungy was hired as the Steelers' first African-American Coordinator.

1984: Brief Issuance of Number 59

In 1984, number 59 was briefly issued to Todd Seabaugh before being taken out of circulation.

1984: AFC Championship Game Appearance and Retirement of Jack Lambert

In 1984, the Pittsburgh Steelers made an appearance in the AFC Championship Game. Jack Lambert retired after 1984.

1984: Steelers upset Broncos in divisional round

In 1984, the Steelers pulled off an upset victory against the Denver Broncos in the divisional round at Mile High Stadium, with a score of 24-17.

1985: Season Below .500

In 1985, the Pittsburgh Steelers did not finish above .500.

1985: Issuance of Number 47

Starting in 1985, number 47 was issued to five players from 1985 through 2006.

1986: Season Below .500

In 1986, the Pittsburgh Steelers did not finish above .500.

1987: Steelers used Point Stadium for game week practices during strike season

During the strike season of 1987, the Steelers used Point Stadium in nearby Johnstown for game week practices.

1987: 8-7 Record, Missed Playoffs

In 1987, the year of the players' strike, the Pittsburgh Steelers finished with a record of 8-7 but missed the playoffs.

1988: Dan Rooney Takes Ownership

In 1988, Dan Rooney, son of Art Rooney, took over ownership of the Pittsburgh Steelers, continuing the Rooney family's control of the franchise.

1988: Season Below .500

In 1988, the Pittsburgh Steelers did not finish above .500.

1989: Playoff Appearance, Second Round

In 1989, the Pittsburgh Steelers reached the second round of the playoffs, led by Merrill Hoge and Rod Woodson.

1990: NFL Expands to 12-Team Post-Season

In 1990, the NFL expanded to a 12-team post-season tournament.

1992: Chuck Noll's Retirement and Hiring of Bill Cowher

In 1992, Chuck Noll retired as the coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers and was succeeded by Bill Cowher.

1994: Bill Hillgrove Becomes Play-by-Play Announcer

In 1994, Bill Hillgrove became the Steelers play-by-play announcer.

1994: Selection for 75th Anniversary All-Time Teams

In 1994, Steelers were named to the 75th Anniversary All-Time Teams. Only those who spent time with Pittsburgh during the respective decades are listed.

1994: Popularity of "Here We Go" song

Since 1994, the song "Here We Go" by local singer Roger Wood has been popular among Steelers fans.

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1994: Steelers Win Postseason Game

The Steelers won the postseason game in 1994.

1995: Super Bowl XXX Appearance

Following the 1995 season, Bill Cowher led the Steelers to Super Bowl XXX, relying on the "Blitzburgh" defense. They lost to the Dallas Cowboys.

1996: Cowboys beat Steelers in Super Bowl XXX

In 1996, the Cowboys beat the Steelers 27-17 in Super Bowl XXX.

1996: Patriots defeat Steelers

In 1996, the Patriots defeated the Steelers 28–3, marking an early encounter in their developing rivalry.

1996: Terrible Towel proceeds benefit Allegheny Valley School

Since 1996, proceeds from the Terrible Towel have helped raise more than $2.5 million for the Allegheny Valley School.

1997: Broncos defeat Steelers in AFC Championship

In 1997, the Denver Broncos defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Championship Game with a score of 24–21.

1997: Oilers franchise moved to Tennessee

In 1997, the Oilers franchise moved to Tennessee, shifting the rivalry dynamic with the Steelers.

1997: Steelers win against Patriots

In 1997, the Steelers won against the Patriots with a score of 7–6, in an early post season game.

1997: Uniform Updates

In 1997, the team switched to rounded numbers on the jersey and added a Steelers logo to the left side of the jersey.

1998: Steelers Win Inaugural Game at M&T Bank Stadium

In 1998, the Steelers won the inaugural game played at Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium, with a score of 20–13, marking the beginning of a fierce rivalry with the Baltimore Ravens.

1998: Tunch Ilkin joins Bill Hillgrove in the booth

Tunch Ilkin joined Bill Hillgrove in the booth from 1998 to 2020 as a color commentator.

1999: Brief Issuance of Number 1

In 1999, number 1 was briefly issued to Anthony Wright during the preseason before being taken out of circulation.

1999: Steelers Dominate Browns After Return to NFL

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. The Steelers later won the game in Baltimore, 9–6.

2000: Construction of UPMC Sportsplex

In 2000, the Steelers' headquarters and practice facilities were constructed at the UPMC Sportsplex, combining sports medicine expertise and hosting the University of Pittsburgh Panthers football team.

2000: Steelers upset victory prevents Raiders from obtaining homefield advantage

Towards the end of the 2000 season, the Steelers had an upset victory that prevented the Raiders from obtaining homefield advantage in the playoffs.

2001: Titans longest win streak against the Steelers

From 1997-2001 the Titans had their longest win streak against the Steelers winning seven games in a row.

2001: Opening of Heinz Field

In 2001, Heinz Field (now Acrisure Stadium) was built and became the home of the Pittsburgh Steelers, replacing Three Rivers Stadium.

2001: Reissuance of Number 31 with Shell's Blessing

In 2001, number 31 was reissued with Donnie Shell's blessing to Mike Logan, who idolized Shell when he was younger.

2001: Patriots upset Steelers in AFC Championship

In 2001, the New England Patriots upset the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Championship Game at Heinz Field, marking the emergence of a prominent rivalry between the two teams.

2001: Steelers Realigned into AFC North Division

In 2001, the Steelers were realigned into the AFC North Division.

2001: Ravens Hand Steelers First Loss at Heinz Field

Three years later in 2001, the Ravens handed the Steelers their first-ever loss at Heinz Field, with a score of 13–10. Later that season, Pittsburgh won a divisional playoff game 27–10 against Baltimore.

July 24, 2002: Ariko Iso Hired as First Female Full-Time Athletic Trainer

On July 24, 2002, Ariko Iso became the first female to be hired as a full-time athletic trainer for the Steelers.

2002: Patriots defeat Steelers at start of season

At the start of the 2002 season, the Patriots defeated the Steelers 30–14, continuing their dominance after the previous year's championship game.

2002: Craig Wolfley Becomes Sideline Reporter

Craig Wolfley became the sideline reporter from 2002 to 2020.

2002: Titans defeat Steelers in bitter playoff showdown

In 2002, the Tennessee Titans defeated the Steelers in a bitter 34–31 playoff showdown.

2002: "Renegade" song played at games

Since 2002, the 1979 Styx song "Renegade" is played during Steelers games to rally the crowd.

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2002: Steelers Win Postseason Game

The Steelers won the postseason game in 2002.

2003: Steelers Win Twelve Straight Meetings Against Browns

The Steelers won twelve straight meetings between 2003 and 2009 against the Browns.

2004: Retirement of Myron Cope

In 2004, Myron Cope, the longtime color analyst and inventor of the "Terrible Towel", retired after broadcasting games since 1970.

2004: Steelers end Patriots' winning streak; lose AFC Championship

In 2004, the Pittsburgh Steelers ended the New England Patriots' record-setting 21-game winning streak, but later lost to the Patriots in the AFC Championship game.

2004: Steelers win against Cowboys

In 2004, the first meeting of the 21st century between the two teams, the Steelers won against the Cowboys.

2004: Myron Cope's Last Season as Color Commentator

Myron Cope concluded his 35-season tenure as a Steelers radio color commentator in 2004.

2004: Browns Losing Streaks in Pittsburgh

The Browns posted losing streaks of 16 (1970–85) and 15 (2004–present) games in Pittsburgh.

2005: Steelers Win AFC Wildcard Playoff Game

In 2005, the Steelers won a 31–17 come-from-behind victory against the Bengals in the AFC Wildcard playoff game after Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer was injured. T. J. Houshmandzadeh used a Terrible Towel to polish his cleats after the game, fueling the rivalry.

2006: Number 31 Returns to Regular Circulation

After Logan retired in 2006, 31 returned to regular circulation, likely due to 36 being removed for Bettis as well as 47 being removed due to some controversy involving the number being issued multiple times following Blount's retirement.

2006: Cowher's Final Season

Bill Cowher coached through the 2006 season, which concluded with an 8-8 record, narrowly missing the playoffs.

2006: Racetrack interests conflict with NFL policy

In 2006, Timothy and Patrick Rooney's pursuit of racetracks with video slot machines conflicted with NFL policy prohibiting involvement with racetrack and gambling interests.

2006: Raiders upset victory costs Steelers playoff berth

In week 8 of the 2006 NFL season, the Raiders had an upset victory (20–13) which helped cost the Steelers a playoff berth.

2006: Steelers and Bengals Finish With Identical Records

The Steelers and Bengals finished 2006 with identical records (8–8), splitting both regular-season series, the Bengals winning the tiebreaker due to having a superior division record.

January 7, 2007: Bill Cowher Resigns

On January 7, 2007, Bill Cowher resigned from coaching the Pittsburgh Steelers, citing a desire to spend more time with his family.

January 22, 2007: Mike Tomlin Hired as Head Coach

On January 22, 2007, Mike Tomlin was announced as Bill Cowher's successor, becoming the first African-American head coach in the Steelers' history.

2007: Announcement of Updated All-Time Team

In 2007, in celebration of the franchise's 75th season, the team announced an updated All-Time team of the 33 best players who have ever played for the Steelers.

2007: Introduction of Steely McBeam

In 2007, prior to the season, the Steelers introduced Steely McBeam as their official mascot as part of the team's 75th-anniversary celebrations. His name, selected from 70,000 fan suggestions, represents steel, the Rooney family, and steel beams, making Steely McBeam visible at home games and charitable events.

2007: Third Uniform Introduced for 75th Anniversary

In 2007, the Steelers introduced a third uniform, consisting of a black jersey with gold lettering, white pants with black and gold stripes, and a gold helmet, for their 75th anniversary season.

August 2008: Steelers' fans ranked best in NFL by ESPN.com

In August 2008, ESPN.com ranked the Steelers' fans as the best in the NFL, citing their sellout streak of 299 consecutive games.

December 7, 2008: Steelers defeat Cowboys with late-game heroics

On December 7, 2008, in Pittsburgh, the Steelers drove the length of the field to tie the game 13–13, then cornerback Deshea Townsend returned an intercepted pass from Tony Romo for the game's final score, with the Steelers winning 20-13 against the Cowboys.

2008: Steelers Beat Ravens Three Times During Championship Run

During the Steelers 2008 Championship run, they beat the Ravens three times, including a win in the AFC Championship game.

2008: Rooney family brings in investors

In 2008, the Rooney family brought in several investors for the Pittsburgh Steelers to comply with NFL ownership regulations, while retaining control of the team. This allowed Dan Rooney and Art Rooney II to stay involved, while Timothy and Patrick Rooney pursued racetrack interests.

2008: Steelers break Patriots' winning streak

In 2008, the Steelers broke through with a 33–10 victory at Foxborough after Matt Cassel turned the ball over five times, ending a period where the Patriots had won six of seven meetings over a ten-year span (1998–2007).

2008: Death of Myron Cope

Myron Cope, the longtime color analyst and inventor of the "Terrible Towel", died in 2008.

February 1, 2009: Super Bowl XLIII Victory

On February 1, 2009, Mike Tomlin led the Steelers to victory in Super Bowl XLIII against the Arizona Cardinals, winning 27-23.

2009: Raiders upset Steelers in game with multiple lead changes

In Week 13 of the 2009 season, another Raiders upset victory happened; the game lead changed five times on five touchdowns in the fourth quarter until Raiders QB Bruce Gradkowski's third touchdown of the quarter won it with nine seconds to go. The 27–24 loss cost the Steelers another playoff run.

2009: Steelers Win Twelve Straight Meetings Against Browns

The Steelers won twelve straight meetings between 2003 and 2009 against the Browns.

2010: Steelers blow out Raiders

In 2010, the Steelers blew out the Raiders 35–3, and ended their 3-game winning streak; the game was further notable for a punch thrown by Richard Seymour of the Raiders against Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

2010: AFC North Title and Super Bowl XLV Appearance

In the 2010 season, Mike Tomlin led the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 12-4 record and an AFC North title, leading to an appearance in Super Bowl XLV.

February 6, 2011: Super Bowl XLV Loss

On February 6, 2011, Mike Tomlin led the Pittsburgh Steelers to Super Bowl XLV, but they were defeated by the Green Bay Packers, 31-25.

2011: Steelers appear in Super Bowl XLV

In 2011, after appearing in Super Bowl XLV, the Steelers had their campaign to repeat as AFC Champions.

2011: Popular Third Uniform Kept

In 2011, after being introduced in 2007, the Steelers decided to keep the black and gold third uniform due to its popularity.

2011: Broncos break tie with Raiders for most playoff meetings versus Steelers

In 2011, the Denver Broncos broke a tie with the Oakland Raiders for the most playoff meetings versus the Steelers.

2011: Postseason Appearance, Wild Card Round Loss

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.

January 2012: Broncos upset Steelers in overtime

In January 2012, the Steelers' campaign to repeat as AFC Champions was dashed in Denver after an overtime upset by the Tim Tebow-led Broncos, in what would become known as the "316 game".

December 16, 2012: Cowboys defeat Steelers in Overtime

On December 16, 2012, at Cowboys Stadium, the Cowboys defeated the Steelers by a 27–24 margin in overtime.

2012: Raiders erase deficit to defeat Steelers

In 2012, the Raiders erased a 31–21 gap to win 34–31 against the Steelers.

2012: New Third Uniform Introduced

In 2012, the Steelers introduced a new third uniform, consisting of a yellow jersey with black horizontal lines, beige pants, yellow with black horizontal striped socks, and a black helmet, to represent the jerseys worn in their 1934 season.

2012: 400th Victory and Missed Postseason

In 2012, the Steelers recorded their 400th victory in Week 8 after defeating the Washington Redskins. Overall, the Steelers went 8-8 and missed the postseason in 2012.

2013: Patriots score 55 points against Steelers

In 2013, the New England Patriots became the first opponent to score 55 points on the Pittsburgh Steelers, winning the game 55–31.

2013: Raiders win against the Steelers

In 2013, the Raiders won again against the Steelers, 21–18.

2013: 8-8 Season, Missed Postseason

In the 2013 season, the Steelers went 8-8 and missed the postseason.

2013: Beginnings of the Killer B's Era

The 2013 season marked the beginning of the "Killer B's" era, highlighted by record performances from Antonio Brown, Ben Roethlisberger, and Le'Veon Bell. Kicker Chris Boswell was occasionally included due to his ability to hit game-winning field goals.

2014: Retirement of Greene's #75

In 2014, the Steelers retired Greene's #75, leaving open the possibility of retiring other players' jersey numbers.

2014: AFC North Title, Wild Card Round Loss

In the 2014 season, the Steelers won the AFC North with an 11-5 record but lost 30-17 to the Baltimore Ravens in the Wild Card Round.

2015: Edmund Nelson Retires from Broadcasting

In 2015, former Steelers lineman Edmund Nelson retired from broadcasting and was replaced by Batch and Hoke.

2015: Broncos and Steelers meet in playoffs

In 2015, the Broncos and the Steelers had yet another playoff meeting.

2015: Patriots win against Steelers

In 2015, the Patriots won against the Steelers with a score of 28-21.

2015: Steelers and Broncos split games

In 2015, the Steelers defeated the 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 Steelers defeated the Raiders 38–35 at Heinz Field.

2015: Playoff Appearance, Divisional Round Loss

In the 2015 season, the Steelers finished with a 10-6 record and made the playoffs, defeating the Cincinnati Bengals in the Wild Card Round before losing to the Denver Broncos in the Divisional Round.

2015: Rivalry Intensifies Due to Vontaze Burfict

The rivalry between the Steelers and Bengals intensified again since the 2015 season due to Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict, who was often inflicting brutal hits and causing serious injuries to Steelers players.

November 13, 2016: Cowboys defeat Steelers at Heinz Field

On November 13, 2016, the Cowboys defeated the Steelers 35–30 at Heinz Field.

November 2016: Launch of Chuck Noll Foundation

In November 2016, the Steelers helped launch the Chuck Noll Foundation for Brain Injury Research by donating $1 million.

2016: "Bumblebee Jerseys" Retired

In 2016, the "bumblebee jerseys", introduced in 2012, were retired.

2016: Patriots win against Steelers in regular season and AFC Championship

In 2016, the Patriots won against the Steelers in the regular season with a score of 27-16, and then won 36–17 in the AFC Championship Game.

2016: Alternate Black Color Rush Uniforms Introduced

In 2016, the Steelers introduced their alternate black Color Rush uniforms, based on the uniforms they wore from 1946 to 1965, but with black pants.

2016: AFC North Title, AFC Championship Loss

In the 2016 season, the Steelers won the AFC North with an 11-5 record, defeating the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs in the playoffs before falling to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship.

June 2017: Inaugural Charity Walk Announcement

In June 2017, the Steelers announced an inaugural charity walk to raise money for the Chuck Noll Foundation.

August 1, 2017: Establishment of Steelers 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 Pittsburgh Steelers since 1988, passed away, leading to increased control of the franchise being given to his son, Art Rooney II.

2017: Controversial call in Patriots-Steelers game

In 2017, a go-ahead touchdown reception by Steelers' tight end Jesse James was controversially called back during a game against the Patriots.

2017: Ownership Structure after Dan Rooney's Death

In 2017, after Dan Rooney's death, he and Art Rooney II retained control of the team with the league-minimum 30%, with other investors making up the remainder.

2017: Steelers Reach 450 Regular-Season Victories

In 2017, the Steelers became the first team to reach 450 victories in the regular season since the 1970 merger.

2017: AFC North Title, Divisional Round Loss

In the 2017 season, the Steelers won the AFC North with a 13-3 record, but their postseason was short-lived with a 45-42 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

December 9, 2018: Raiders defeat Steelers, costing playoff berth

On December 9, 2018, the Raiders defeated the Steelers 24–21, which cost Pittsburgh another playoff berth.

December 16, 2018: Steelers defeat Patriots

On December 16, 2018, the Steelers defeated the Patriots 17–10 in Pittsburgh, though they ultimately missed the playoffs that season.

2018: Missed Playoffs

Despite a 9-6-1 record in the 2018 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers missed the playoffs.

2018: Third Uniform Unveiled

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. It is similar to the current uniforms but without the Steelers logo on the left chest and uses block lettering and numbers.

2019: Selection for 100th Anniversary All-Time Teams

In 2019, Steelers were named to the 100th Anniversary All-Time Teams. Only those who spent time with Pittsburgh during the respective decades are listed.

2019: Opening of Steelers Country at Kennywood

In the summer of 2019, Kennywood theme park near Pittsburgh opened Steelers Country, a new land themed to the Pittsburgh Steelers, featuring the Steel Curtain coaster.

2019: Missed Playoffs

The Steelers went 8-8 and missed the postseason in the 2019 season.

2020: Training Camp at Heinz Field due to COVID-19

In 2020, the Steelers held their training camp at Heinz Field due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020: Steelers win against Titans at Nissan Stadium

In 2020, the Steelers won against the Tennessee Titans 27–24 at Nissan Stadium.

2020: Franchise-Best Start, Wild Card Round Loss

The 2020 season saw the Steelers have a franchise-best 11-0 start, but the team faded at the end of the season to finish 12-4. They lost in the Wild Card Round to the Cleveland Browns 48-37.

2020: Browns Beat Steelers Postseason Game

The Browns won the postseason game against the steelers in 2020.

2020: End of Tunch Ilkin's Tenure as Color Commentator

Tunch Ilkin's tenure as color commentator with Bill Hillgrove ended in 2020.

September 19, 2021: Raiders win at Pittsburgh

On September 19, 2021, the Raiders won at Pittsburgh, 26–17.

October 10, 2021: Steelers beat Broncos in Pittsburgh

On October 10, 2021, the Steelers beat the Broncos in Pittsburgh by the score of 27–19.

2021: Craig Wolfley Becomes Color Commentator

Craig Wolfley became the color commentator from 2021 to 2024.

2021: Second Training Camp at Heinz Field due to COVID-19

In 2021, for the second year in a row, the Steelers held their training camp at Heinz Field due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021: Postseason Appearance, Roethlisberger's Retirement

The 2021 season saw the team go 9-7-1 and make the postseason, losing to the Kansas City Chiefs in the Wild Card Round. Longtime quarterback Ben Roethlisberger retired following the 2021 season.

February 2022: Acrisure Stadium name change

In February 2022, the Steelers signed a deal with Acrisure, renaming Heinz Field to Acrisure Stadium after Heinz declined to sign a new deal after naming rights expired.

2022: Steelers defeat Raiders on Christmas Eve

On Christmas Eve 2022, the Steelers defeated the Raiders 13–10 on a last-minute touchdown by rookie Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett.

2022: Drafting of Kenny Pickett

Prior to the 2022 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett with their first round pick in the 2022 NFL draft. The Steelers went 9-8 and missed the postseason in the 2022 season.

2022: Return to Saint Vincent College for training camp

The Steelers returned to Saint Vincent College for their 2022 season training camp.

September 23, 2023: Raiders defeat Steelers leading to coaching changes

On September 23, 2023, the Raiders defeated the Steelers 23-18, which contributed to the later firing of Raiders coach Josh McDaniels and GM Dave Ziegler.

2023: Playoff Appearance, Wild Card Round Loss

In the 2023 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers finished 10-7 and third in the AFC North. They made the playoffs and were defeated by the Buffalo Bills in the Wild Card Round 31-17.

2023: Retirement of Bill Hillgrove

Longtime lead announcer Bill Hillgrove retired after the 2023 season, having served as the play-by-play announcer since 1994.

2023: Steelers All-Time Record Through 2023 Season

Through the end of the 2023 season, the Steelers have an all-time record of 707–606–22, including playoffs. In recent seasons, they have performed well, qualifying for the playoffs six times in the past ten seasons and winning their division four times.

2024: Raiders lead the all-time series against the Steelers

As of the 2024 season, the Raiders lead the all-time series against the Steelers 17–16.

2024: End of Craig Wolfley's Tenure as Color Commentator

Craig Wolfley's tenure as color commentator ended in 2024.

2024: Eagles defeat Steelers

In 2024, the Eagles defeated the Steelers 27–13 at Lincoln Financial Field.

2024: Trade of Kenny Pickett and Signings of Justin Fields and Russell Wilson

Prior to the 2024 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers traded Kenny Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles. The team traded for Justin Fields from the Chicago Bears and signed Russell Wilson, who was released from the Denver Broncos.

September 21, 2025: Steelers beat Patriots

On September 21, 2025, the Steelers beat the Patriots 21–14.

2025: Tomlin Stepped Down

After the 2025 season, Tomlin stepped down as the Steelers Head coach.

2025: Steelers Bring Back 1933 Throwback Uniforms

Prior to the 2025 season, the Steelers brought back their 1933 gold throwback uniforms, including a gold alternate helmet similar to the previous one they wore with the 1960s throwback uniforms in the late 2000s.