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The Steelers (then known as the Pittsburgh Pirates) first logo was the city coat of arms. Current logo of the Steelers. The Steelers have had several logos in the early part of their history, among them including the crest of Pittsburgh, a football with Pittsburgh's then-smoggy skyline, as well as a construction worker hanging onto a chain holding a pennant.
The Pittsburgh Steelers logo is a variation of the Steelmark logo. Co-owner of the Steelmark logo, Cleveland-based Republic Steel approached the owners of the Pittsburgh Steelers about placing the logo on their helmets for the 1962 NFL season, figuring that it would be a perfect product placement for the steel manufacturers. [4]
The Steelers logo incorporates the hypocycloid logo of the US Steel industry. Ed Brown became quarterback in time for the 1963 season after Layne retired. Pittsburgh finished 7–4–3, but in a hotly contested Eastern Division, that only allowed the Steelers a 4th-place showing.
The Steelers logo was introduced in 1962 and is based on the "Steelmark", originally designed by Pittsburgh's U.S. Steel and now owned by the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI). In fact, it was Cleveland-based Republic Steel that suggested the Steelers adopt the industry logo.
English: Logo for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. Based on a logo originated by U. S. Steel and used by AISI to promote the steel industry.
English: Steelmark logo, originated by U. S. Steel and used by AISI to promote the steel industry. The Pittsburgh Steelers' logo is based on the Steelmark logo belonging to the American Iron and Steel Institute. The Steelmark was also used briefly by the Pittsburgh Steelers as a helmet logo. Adapted from sample images appearing in various ...
Pittsburgh franchise changed its nickname from the Pirates to the Steelers before the start of the 1940 season. The NFL raised the maximum number of players allowed on a league roster from 30 to 33 players effective with the 1940 season.
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