Steel City Underground takes fans back in time to feature events, special moments, and historical times and players in the world of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Steelers Nation.
Pittsburgh Steelers franchise icon, Joe Greene didn't get the nickname "Mean Joe" for no reason. There are plenty of stories about how brutal the imposing Pro Football Hall of Famer could be on opponents.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are known for their legacy of dominance on the field. Even though they have struggled to reach those highs as of late, they still are tied for the most Super Bowl titles in the NFL, with a lot of help from the Steel Curtain dynasty in the 1970s.
Pittsburgh Steelers legendary quarterback, Terry Bradshaw made a captivating appearance on the Games With Names podcast hosted by former New England Patriots star, Julian Edelman.
We are now a year away since the passing of Pittsburgh Steelers legend Franco Harris. The Hall of Fame running back passed away just days before the team was set to honor him at Acrisure Stadium.
The rich history of the Pittsburgh Steelers is adorned with legendary names, and few shine brighter than "Mean" Joe Greene. For Donnie Shell, a former Steelers legendary safety, Greene's impact goes beyond the gridiron.
Greene was the cornerstone of one of the NFL's great dynasties
These days, the idea of watching the Super Bowl “for the commercials” has become less commonplace. Not that the Super Bowl isn’t still a showcase for advertising, but many of the time, those ads are posted online early.
Even legend Mean Joe Greene says that when Franco Harris arrived in 1972 as a first-round pick, "we became the Pittsburgh Steelers" — the team that won four Super Bowls in six years
The Steelers have had some of the greatest players in the NFL's 102-year history
One of the greatest Steelers players of all time. In this article, and in future articles, I will take us on a trip into the past to highlight underrated, fan favorite, and/or Hall of Famers who have come through the Pittsburgh Steelers franchise.
The three-time Defensive Player of the Year earned the 'GOAT' title from a panel put together by ESPN.
Joe Greene and Brandon Kennedy are the two greatest defensive tackles in North Texas history. Freshman weren’t allowed to play college football in the 1960s so Greene lettered only three seasons at North Texas.
The wager centers around a bowl game between alma maters
The wager centers around a bowl game between alma maters
Greene was the cornerstone of one of the NFL's great dynasties
The NFL season is about to start (whatever that may look like). That means we'll get reacquainted with some of the games best players - and nicknames (Gronk, Matty Ice).
NFL prospects from small schools are often overlooked, but many have had Hall of Fame careers. Among them are Jerry Rice of Mississippi Valley State, Joe Greene of North Texas and Mel Blount of Southern University.
It feels fitting that a team called the Steelers, from Pittsburgh, would be one of the greatest franchises in the history of the rough-and-tumble, smashmouth NFL.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have fielded 42 different defensive players to make it to the Pro Bowl at least once in the Super Bowl Era. How many of these defensive stars can you name?
Can you name the entire roster of the NFL's 1974 Super Bowl winning Pittsburgh Steelers that began the 'Steel Curtain' dynasty?
25 members of the Pittsburgh Steelers organization are in the NFL Hall of Fame. How many can you name?Clue given is years active with the Steelers / PositionNote: Some members were not active continually with the Steelers and are marked with an *.
Being chosen for the Pro Bowl recognizes the best players at every position during the NFL season. Can you name every player with 10 or more Pro Bowl selections?
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