The pittsburgh steelers and dallas cowboys had each won two super bowls at this point, and when they got together in miami to end this year, it was a fight to be the first to three rings. The steelers entered the season as defending champions of the afc central division, coming off a 95 record in 1977. In eight games opponents were held to 10 points or less as they cruised to a 122 record and the defense was ranked no. Conference series records conference championship games win charts bowl games pick a team pick a year is my team better than yours.
In may of 1978, the pittsburgh steelers were caught running an. In other words, theyve been one of the four best teams in the nfl more often than theyve been average or mediocre. Updated to include the teams run to the super bowl in 2010, pittsburgh steelers. They were good enough to win ten games and claim the afc central division title over the 97 cleveland browns.
Pittsburgh it is the most revered of what an opponent might accomplish against the steelers. In 1976, steelers turned to their backup qb and he won 6. In the 11 seasons since he took over as coach he has been to the super bowl twice, winning one, and the steelers have only missed the playoffs three times. The 1977 pittsburgh steelers season was the franchises 45th in the national football league. This is the seventh story on our countdown of the 10best purdue draft picks in nfl history, and appearing at no. The steelers are 62 in super bowls, winning super bowl ix, super bowl x, super bowl xiii, super bowl xiv, super bowl xl, super bowl xliii and losing super bowl xxx and super bowl xlv. Terry bradshaw pro football hall of fame official site. Leveon bell passes franco harris in steelers record book. Steelers ranked among the best pittsburgh steelers. The blonde bomber has 4 super bowl wins in just 4 games, but big ben holds all the records in the steelers record books, and 2 super bowl wins to his name. The complete illustrated history presents all the great moments, the great players, and the great teams, exploring both the onfield and offfield exploits of this iconic franchise. The 50 pittsburgh steelers vs the 23 atlanta falcons on their first series of the game, the steelers went 85 yards in nine minutes. Despite winning their division, the previous season was a difficult one for the team both on and off the field which culminated in a division round playoff loss to the denver broncos on christmas eve.
This page details pittsburgh steelers american football team records. Browns receiver andre king dives trying to make it out of bounds to stop the clock on the last play of cleveland s playoff loss to the pittsburgh steelers on jan. Pittsburgh steelers 1978 games and schedule profootball. The clincher came in the penultimate game of the regular season, against the new york jets in what was the final nfl game to be played at shea stadium. Top nfl draft snubs include tony romo, priest holmes and. Pittsburgh steelers history including past stats and statistics, results, scores, rosters and draft results. Pittsburgh secured its record 6th super bowl with the win. The complete history of the pittsburgh steelers is nfl films amazing 142minute overview of one of the nfls most storied and successful franchises. It was just the second season in which the nfl used records to determine homefield advantage for the playoffs, and that allowed the steelers to. Donnie shells hall of fame selection puts stamp on.
With a record of 70 it was time for pittsburgh to make its first appearance on the monday night stage. Steelers records held by swann at the time of his retirement following the 1982 season. Who was number 26 for the 1978 pittsburgh steelers answers. Ap denver broncos wide receiver wes welker runs with a catch against the cincinnati bengals during the first half of an nfl football game monday, dec. In a city that prides itself on defense and respects rushing totals above all other sports statistics, fred taylor stepped into the holy grail category of the steelers record book. Relive the pittsburgh steelers memorable 1978 season with this guide that explores the entire year game by game, from the opening day success at buffalo all the way through the thrilling triumph in super bowl xiii, as told in the original newspaper stories. The steelers have made it at least as far as the afc championship game 15 times, but have finished with a record of. Football pittsburgh steelers vintage sports media guides.
After what was considered the franchises greatest season ever in 1976, the 1977 pittsburgh steelers failed to improve on their 104 record from 1976 and finished with a 95 record, however they appeared in the playoffs for their 6th straight season. This season marks the 40th anniversary of the 1978 pittsburgh steelers, and to commemorate that team, which was the first in nfl history to. Vintage 1978 pittsburgh steelers football media guide facts schedule. The steelers found success thanks to a dominating defense, dubbed the steel curtain, and an offense that could beat you in the air or on the ground. Preston pearson, who later played for the dallas cowboys, wore jersey number 26 from 197074. Make offer 1978 pittsburgh steelers super bowl season record coffee mug cup. Pittsburgh played a clean football game, with zero turnovers and coasted to a 3414 win. Steelers players 29 rookies and about 15 veterans were discovered practicing in pads during a late may rookie camp, which was not allowed by nfl rules. As of the start of the 2018 season, the steelers franchise are second alltime in playoff appearances, with 31, which is the most among active afc franchises, as well as the most since the official start of the nflafl merger in 1970.
Team view of the schedules including links to tickets, broadcast channels, and printable views. The official site of the pittsburgh steelers 1979 schedule. The season concluded with the team winning super bowl xiii to become the first franchise in the nfl to win three super bowl titles. In may of 1978, the pittsburgh steelers were caught running an illegal offseason practice and stripped of their thirdround pick in the 1979 draft by commissioner pete rozelle. Since 1969 the only steelers coaches have been tomlin, bill cowher and chuck noll. Nfl productions llc nfl films, bmi broadcast music inc. Make sure theyre excited the night before a big game with the pittsburgh steelers good night, steelers book. Antonio browns mark on steelers alltime record book. He completed 5 of 10 passes for 80 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. The steelers pro shop official headquarters is your best destination for officially licensed books and videos centered around the pittsburgh steelers. The pittsburgh steelers complete cheating history your. The best the steelers can hope for is an 88 record, the pundits say. The kordell stewart story by kordell stewart, the pittsburgh steelers playbook.
After what was considered the franchises greatest season ever in 1976, the 1977 pittsburgh steelers failed to improve on their 104 record from 1976 and finished with a 95 record, however they appeared in the playoffs for their 6th straight season and won the afc central again. The 1978 pittsburgh steelers season was the franchises 46th season in the national football. Top ten first round michigan draft picks in the super bowl era. Pittsburgh steelers coach mike tomlin ties joe gibbs in. Pittsburgh steelers super bowl championship rings full set replica. View the 1978 pittsburgh steelers schedule, results and scores for regular season, preseason and postseason nfl games. Cleveland browns, pittsburgh steelers franchise history. This team is now widely considered one of the greatest defensive squads of all time and in this game became the very first franchise in the nfl to win 3 super bowl. Get the best deals on football pittsburgh steelers vintage sports media guides when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. The 50 greatest plays in pittsburgh steelers football. Baltimore ravens break nfl record for rushing yards in a. This animated 34page book walks through the amazing experience of a victorious game day in pittsburgh.
Some thought the steelers were on the downslide heading into the 78 campaign. View the 1978 pittsburgh steelers schedule, results and scores for regular season. Pittsburgh steelers coach mike tomlin has been a success in that job by any measurement. The steelers played the broncos, raiders and colts and lost. The afcs best records in 1977 belonged to denver, oakland, baltimore and miami. It includes views of heinz field, the incline, downtown pittsburgh, and more. The steelers trailed 76 early on, but larry anderson brought a kickoff back 95 yards for a touchdown and the rout was on. The pittsburgh steelers complete cheating history your team. The 1983 pittsburgh steelers season was the franchises 51st season in the national football league. Pittsburgh steelers career winning records since 1970. This record assured them they would play at home throughout the 1978 playoffs.
The selection of donnie shell to the pro football hall of fame last week gave the pittsburgh steelers a neat and tidy 10 players from the fourtime super bowl championship teams in the 1970s a. Lynn swann highlights pro football hall of fame official site. The 1978 pittsburgh steelers season was the franchises 46th season in the national football league nfl. Although they only came away with a 21yard field goal, the drive set the tone for the rest of the sixty minutes that the steelers dominated. This season marks the 40th anniversary of the 1978 pittsburgh steelers, and to. Lavishly illustrated with color and blackandwhite images from throughout the teams history, it is the ultimate celebration for. Since he has been coach the steelers have also never finished a season with a sub. The pittsburgh steelers are known for having some of the greatest receivers in nfl history. Bill cowhers second game as steelers head coach is a sloppy one, as the steelers and jets combine for 12 turnovers 7 for the jets, 5 for the steelers.
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