The team struggled to be competitive in its early history, posting winning records in just 8. Plus, there are over 300 photos in this fully illustrated book. Pittsburgh steelers current season established july 8, 1933. Lavishly illustrated with color and blackandwhite images from throughout the teams history, it is the ultimate celebration for fans of all. Embossed in gold and bound in a leatherette hardback for free.
On september 20, 1933, the pittsburgh pirates with their coach forrest douds took the field against the new york giants. Lew freedman is the author of more than 40 books on sports, including chicago bears. Dick stanfel and jack butler for the hall the new york times. The pittsburgh steelers of the nfl first took to the field as the pittsburgh pirates on september 20, 1933, losing 232 to the new york giants.
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Hardcore fans of the black and gold will understand why two of the greatest pittsburgh steelers plays of all rime involve a running back catching a pass that wasnt intended for him, and a quarterback making a tackle on an interception to save a season. The steelers have won six super bowl titlesmore than any other team in nfl historyand eight american football conference championships. Kansas citys secondyear signalcaller threw six touchdowns during a 4237 win against the. Contentsshow early life grossman was an all state performer at haverford high school, in suburban. Pittsburgh steelers, american professional football team based in pittsburgh that plays in the national football league. Limited edition steelers history books collections.
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