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🏈 The founder of the Pittsburgh Steelers Art Rooney Sr. was born on this day in 1901. Rooney, who was also known as “The Chief,” was well respected by his peers and throughout the NFL. He embodied the Steelers Way throughout his life.
#OTD in 1901, Arthur Joseph Rooney Sr. was born. Known as “the Chief,” Rooney embodied the evolution of Pittsburgh sport from the sandlots to the City of Champions. He was the founding owner of the @steelers and a central figure in the NFL's emergence as a premier sport. pic.twitter.com/zeiK2Ul2yF
— Heinz History Center (@HistoryCenter) January 27, 2025
🏈 On this day in 1969, the Steelers hired Chuck Noll as their head coach. Noll went on to lead the Steelers to four Super Bowl titles in the 1970s. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993 after a 23-year career as the Steelers head coach.
OTD in 1969….
Chuck Noll is named the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers
⬇️ NFL Films footage from “Chuck Noll: A Football Life” pic.twitter.com/MUVT9a0Bx5
— Steel City Star (@steelcitystar) January 27, 2025
🏈 On this day 1970, the Steelers drafted quarterback Terry Bradshaw (No. 1 overall) and cornerback Mel Blount in the third round (53rd overall). Bradshaw and Blount both won four Super Bowl titles with the Steelers in the 1970s and were inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 1989.
OTD in 1970, we drafted Terry Bradshaw in the 1st round & Mel Blount in the 3rd round. pic.twitter.com/SRKzOyFJVp
— Steelers History (@SteelersHistory) January 27, 2025
🏈 Ben Roethlisberger also officially announced his retirement on this day in 2022 after an 18-year career as the team’s quarterback. To say the least, Jan. 27 is a historic day in Steelers history with Art Rooney Sr., Chuck Noll, Terry Bradshaw, Mel Blount and Ben Roethlisberger all having a significant moment on the day.
🏈 Former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz thinks Pittsburgh is just doing the same thing over and over again at the quarterback position.
“At some point the Steelers either have to trade up for a QB or purposely attempt to get a high draft pick. They are just running on a hamster wheel with these quarterbacks,” Schwartz wrote.
At some point the Steelers either have to trade up for a QB or purposely attempt to get a high draft pick. They are just running on a hamster wheel with these quarterbacks https://t.co/JRYQA5U8Ny
— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) January 27, 2025
🏈 Steelers president Art Rooney II sat down with Rob King of the Steelers Audio Network to recap the 2024 season and look ahead at 2025.
🏈 Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is the first player in NFL history to have three 60+ yard offensive TD in...
