Official NFL Ticket Exchange of the Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium
Here's how strong the fan spirit is in the Steel City: Attendance at the Steelers' home stadium has sold out for every home game since its inauguration in 2001. That's right: Fans of the Pittsburgh, PA-based team love watching the Steelers battle against other NFL teams at the impressive stadium that features the infamous gold-colored seats.
The team has played a total of 14 playoff games at the stadium, winning eight. They always provide a live experience for fans that demonstrates the highly physical nature of their playing style, which is offense-heavy and is building upon growing momentum from the defensive line in recent years.
Pittsburgh Steelers Team Info
Conference: AFC
Division: North
Year Founded: 1933
Team Colors: Black, Gold
Mascot: Steely McBeam
Team Rivals: Baltimore Ravens, Tennessee Titans
Pittsburgh Steelers History
The fifth-oldest franchise in the NFL, the Steelers were founded on July 8, 1933, by Arthur Joseph Rooney. Originally named the Pittsburgh Pirates, they were a member of the Eastern Division of the 10-team NFL. The other four current NFL teams in existence at that time were the Chicago (Arizona) Cardinals, Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears and New York Giants.
One of the great pioneers of the sports world, Art Rooney passed away on August 25, 1988, following a stroke at the age of 87. "The Chief", as he was affectionately known, is enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and is remembered as one of Pittsburgh's great people.
By the mid-1960s, Rooney had begun to turn over much of the operation of the Steelers to his oldest son, Dan. After having worked in every area of the organization since 1955, Daniel M. Rooney was named president of the Steelers in 1975. In 2000, Dan Rooney was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He joined his father Art to form only the second father-son tandem to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Late Steelers' Chairman, Ambassador Dan Rooney spent 54 consecutive years with the organization before being named U.S. Ambassador to Ireland in 2009 by President Barack Obama. Rooney was required to move to Ireland in 2009 to fulfill his duties as ambassador. As an NFL owner, Dan Rooney was widely recognized as one of the league's most influential executives and one of Pittsburgh's leading contributors to civic affairs. Rooney was named Steelers' Chairman Emeritus in July 2009 after he was named United States Ambassador to Ireland. Rooney served as United States Ambassador until late 2012.
In 2003, Rooney officially turned over the title of Steelers' team president to his oldest son, Arthur J. Rooney II, who had previously served as the team's vice president and general counsel. Art Rooney II is also very active in the Pittsburgh community, devoting a substantial amount of his time to various organizations. He currently serves on the boards of the Pittsburgh Public Theater, Saint Vincent College, Senator John Heinz Western PA History Center, and the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania.
