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Reasons Why You Should Love the Pittsburgh Steelers

by SCB 2019
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have left a mark in the NFL and definitely helped propel the sport to where it is now. This franchise has millions of fans from the USA and from around the world and its influence is undeniable. Not only that, but they have a long and rich history that spans over 80 years. Thanks to the hard work and dedication, they managed to become one of the most popular and most successful teams in the NFL’s history. 

They are the seventh-oldest team in the NFL and the oldest team in the AFC. With all of this being said, we decided to name a few reasons why you and every NFL fan should love and cherish the Pittsburgh Steelers. After all, their contribution to the sport cannot be disputed and you can do nothing, but respect the franchise. 

Success is Addictive 

The Pittsburgh Steelers is one of the most successful teams in the NFL. They are tied with the New England Patriots as franchises with the most Super Bowl wins. As of 2021, the Steelers have a total of 6 Super Bowls. They won them in 1974, 1975, 1978, 1979, 2005, and 2008. As you can see, they have 2 Super Bowls that are won back-to-back, which makes them the only franchise in the NFL to accomplish this milestone. 

Additionally, they have 8 Conference Championships and have been Division champions on 24 occasions – 15 times in the AFC Central and 9 times in the AFC North. Their last division title was in 2020. Finally, the Pittsburgh Steelers have had 32 playoff appearances, among the highest in the NFL. As you can see, they have been successful for a long time and you know what they say – success is addictive. 

Their Drafts Are Incomparable

The NFL Drafts are annual events in which the franchises select young prospects and assign them to their teams. The drafts consist of seven rounds and the name of the draft is correspondent with the season in which the selected players will begin playing. 

When looking throughout history, the Steelers draft picks are among the best in the NFL. The franchise has managed to bring in numerous talents each season and these talents have played a key role in the success that we just mentioned.  

This tells us that the Steelers are very calculated and are cautious in what they do. Success is addictive and will attract many fans, but the one thing that will motivate the fans to stay is consistency. With the drafts throughout the years, the Steelers have proven that consistency is key, which is yet another reason why you should love this team. 

Their Style of Play is Very Effective

Most teams rely on their offense to win games. One of the greatest managers in soccer history, Sir Alex Ferguson has said the greatest quote on this matter. In an interview a long time ago Fergie said that attack may win you games, but the defense is what will win you titles. The Steeler’s defense is known as the Steel Curtain. The team relies on their defense a lot, which is why they have proven to be extremely successful throughout the years. This style of play is unique, unlike any other team in the NFL, hence it is extremely effective. 

Terrible Towel

When we talk about love for a certain club, no fan could even imagine that the fans would be so attracted to a certain object. The longtime Steelers announcer Myron Cope came up with the idea of the Terrible Towel in the 1975 playoffs. The sight of more than 70,000 Steelers fans waving the towel has become one of the most legendary moments in NFL history. 

This unique love is very serious and the Steelers will take any insult related to the Terrible Towel very personally. That just shows you how passionate they are for the franchise and how supportive they can be in both good times and bad times. 

It is worth mentioning that the Terrible Towel is one of the most recognizable collectables in the sport and a portion of the earnings made by selling it benefit the Allegheny Valley School in Pittsburgh.

Conclusion 

As you can see, the Steelers are among the NFL franchises that have the deepest and richest history. The fans are very supportive in good in bad times, they have interesting affections, such as the Terrible Towel, and the team has had numerous highlights throughout the years. Success is a major team and these listings are more than a reason why you should love the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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