Steelers Legacy

The most storied franchise in NFL history. Six Super Bowl championships, legendary players, and the greatest dynasty the game has ever seen.

6
Super Bowls
15
Hall of Famers
93
Years Old
1st
Most Championships
1970s Dynasty (4 Super Bowls)2000s Renaissance (2 Super Bowls)Steel Curtain Defense

Six Super Bowl Victories

The Pittsburgh Steelers are the most successful franchise in Super Bowl history, with more championships than any other team.

XLII
1974
Season
Super Bowl IX
vs. Miami Dolphins
16-6
MVP: Lynn Swann
Key Players
Terry BradshawFranco HarrisJoe GreeneJack Ham
XLII
1975
Season
Super Bowl X
vs. Dallas Cowboys
21-17
MVP: Franco Harris
Key Players
Terry BradshawFranco HarrisJoe GreeneJack Ham
XLII
1978
Season
Super Bowl XIII
vs. Dallas Cowboys
35-31
MVP: Terry Bradshaw
Key Players
Terry BradshawFranco HarrisJoe GreeneJack Ham
XLII
1979
Season
Super Bowl XIV
vs. Los Angeles Rams
31-19
MVP: Terry Bradshaw
Key Players
Terry BradshawFranco HarrisJoe GreeneJack Ham
XLII
2005
Season
Super Bowl XL
vs. Seattle Seahawks
21-10
MVP: Hines Ward
Key Players
Ben RoethlisbergerHines WardJerome BettisTroy Polamalu
XLII
2008
Season
Super Bowl XLIII
vs. Arizona Cardinals
27-23
MVP: Santonio Holmes
Key Players
Ben RoethlisbergerSantonio HolmesTroy PolamaluHeath Miller

Dynasty Eras

Three distinct eras defined the Steelers' dominance in the NFL.

1970s Dynasty

4

The greatest dynasty in NFL history. Four Super Bowls in six years, led by the legendary Steel Curtain defense and Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw.

Super Bowls:IX, X, XIII, XIV
Coach:Chuck Noll
QB:Terry Bradshaw

Steel Curtain

1970s

The most dominant defense in NFL history. Led by "Mean Joe" Greene and featuring four Hall of Famers, this unit allowed the fewest points in the league for four consecutive seasons.

Key Players:Greene, Ham, Blount
Points Allowed:238 (1976)
Super Bowls:4 wins

2000s Renaissance

2

The team rose from the ashes to claim two more championships. Led by young stars like Hines Ward and Ben Roethlisberger, the Steelers became the first team to win six Super Bowls.

Super Bowls:XL, XLV
Coach:Bill Cowher
QB:Ben Roethlisberger

Hall of Famers

Fifteen legendary players who built the Steelers' legacy of excellence.

Joe Greene

DT

1969-1981

4× Super Bowl Champion
2× Super Bowl MVP
9× Pro Bowl
5× First-Team All-Pro

Terry Bradshaw

QB

1970-1983

4× Super Bowl Champion
2× Super Bowl MVP
3× Pro Bowl
NFL MVP (1978)

Lynn Swann

WR

1974-1982

4× Super Bowl Champion
3× Super Bowl MVP
3× Pro Bowl
Hall of Fame (2001)

Jack Ham

LB

1971-1982

4× Super Bowl Champion
9× Pro Bowl
8× First-Team All-Pro
Hall of Fame (1988)

Franco Harris

RB

1972-1983

4× Super Bowl Champion
9× Pro Bowl
8× First-Team All-Pro
Hall of Fame (1990)

Jerry Kramer

G

1973-1983

3× Super Bowl Champion
6× Pro Bowl
Hall of Fame (2018)

Coaching Legends

The masterminds who built championship teams and defined an era.

Chuck Noll

1970-1991

4

The architect of the greatest dynasty in NFL history. Noll's disciplined approach and emphasis on fundamentals created four championship teams.

Super Bowls: 4 (IX, X, XIII, XIV)
Record: 209-156-1 (.572)
Playoff Record: 16-8

Bill Cowher

1992-2006

2

The passionate leader who brought the Steelers back to glory. Cowher's intensity and commitment to excellence led to two more Super Bowl victories.

Super Bowls: 2 (XL, XLV)
Record: 149-90-1 (.623)
Playoff Record: 12-6

Mike Tomlin

2007-Present

1

The modern mastermind leading the Steelers into the future. Tomlin continues the tradition of excellence with a focus on fundamentals and team unity.

Super Bowls: 1 (XLV)
Record: 172-96-1 (.641)
Playoff Record: 11-6

Historical Milestones

Defining moments that shaped the Steelers' legendary legacy.

Steel City Miracle

2026

Dramatic Week 18 comeback victory over Baltimore Ravens that clinched the AFC North title and playoff berth.

Final score: Steelers 26, Ravens 24

First Super Bowl Win

1974

Ended a 40-year championship drought and began the greatest dynasty in NFL history.

Super Bowl IX: Steelers 16, Dolphins 6

Sixth Super Bowl

2008

Became the first team in NFL history to win six Super Bowl championships, cementing their legacy as the most successful franchise ever.

Super Bowl XLIII: Steelers 27, Cardinals 23

Team Founding

1933

Founded by Art Rooney as the Pittsburgh Pirates, the team has been owned by the Rooney family for 90+ years.

Oldest franchise in the AFC

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