Chuck Noll was the Pittsburgh Steelers most successful coach, but the Rooneys almost missed out when they came to replace Bill Austin in 1969. The previous year, Austin coached the…
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Steelers History: The Shocking Loss of Jock Sutherland
by Gordon Dedman August 30, 2020When the Post-Gazette reflected on the Pittsburgh Steelers first season that ended with a playoff berth, they praised Coach Jock Sutherland for turning in one of the best coaching jobs…
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Steelers History: Art Rooney Finally Enjoys Postseason Football
by Gordon Dedman August 23, 2020At the midway point of the 1947 season when the Steelers were atop the Eastern division, their fans were hoping they would not witness another collapse as they had done…
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Steelers History: Jock Sutherland Ready to Start at the Bottom
by Gordon Dedman August 2, 2020With a new head coach in Jock Sutherland, Art Rooney was determined to leave the calamitous previous three years behind and enjoy a winning 1946 season. The signing of Sutherland…
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Steelers History: Art Rooney Seeks Success
by Gordon Dedman July 26, 2020The challenge the Pittsburgh Steelers faced in their early years was competing with the more popular collegiate football in Pittsburgh. In 1946, Art Rooney and Bert Bell found the perfect…
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Steelers History 1943 – The Year of the Steagles
by Gordon Dedman July 19, 2020Last week we explored when Art Rooney sold the Pittsburgh Steelers, bought a half share in the Philadelphia franchise before moving that team back to Pittsburgh. At the time, Rooney…
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Steelers History: Team Sold to New York Millionaire
by Gordon Dedman July 12, 2020We all love our team, but what if the Steelers were not playing in Pittsburgh? What if they moved to Philadelphia? Would it stretch your loyalty? Eighty years ago, the…
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SCB Steelers Quick Hitters: The “Birthday” Edition
by steeldad July 7, 2020Good Wednesday to you Steelers’ fans! On this day in 1933, Art Rooney took his winnings from the horse track and the Steelers’ franchise was born. They would be known…