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Steelers' History Trivia Quiz

Good luck and go Steelers!

A multiple-choice quiz by capriciousone. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
capriciousone

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
131,736

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1745

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In which year, did Art Rooney Sr. purchase the NFL franchise that would become the Pittsburgh Steelers? Hint

1928

1933

1936

1931

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Question 2 of 10

2. What cornerback in the 20th century, set Steeler records for both season and career interceptions? Hint

Mel Blount

Carnell Lake

Rod Woodson

Dewayne Washington

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who originally suggested that the Steelers use the Steelmark logo on their helmets? Hint

Steeler fans who voted during the 1961 season

U.S. Steel Corp.

Cleveland's Republic Steel

The winner of a radio contest

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Question 4 of 10

4. By which nickname is Art Rooney Sr. known? Hint

Big Guy

Sir

The Chief

Moonie

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which were the nicknames for the Steelers' defense? Hint

The Steel Curtain

Big Nasty D

All of these

Sixty Minute Men

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Question 6 of 10

6. Rocky Bleier's remarkable comeback after being seriously wounded in Vietnam, is detailed in which book? Hint

Playing to Win

Steel Grit

It Don't Come Easy

Fighting Back

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Steeler had his jersey number retired first? Hint

Bobby Layne

All of these

Ernie Stautner

Jack Lambert

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which team were the Steelers playing, when referee Phil Luckett misunderstood Bettis' call, during a coin toss to start an overtime? Hint

San Diego Chargers

Dallas Cowboys

Detroit Lions

Denver Broncos

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which quarterback came from western Pennsylvania? Hint

All of these

Joe Montana

Jim Kelly

Dan Marino

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which Steeler made a record breaking touchdown reception of 90 yards in 1981? Hint

Mark Malone

John Stallworth

Lynn Swann

Randy Grossman

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which year, did Art Rooney Sr. purchase the NFL franchise that would become the Pittsburgh Steelers?

Answer: 1933

They were originally called the Pirates. Art Rooney Sr. changed the team's name to the Steelers in 1940, in honor of Pittsburgh's steel industry.

2. What cornerback in the 20th century, set Steeler records for both season and career interceptions?

Answer: Mel Blount

Mel was drafted by the Steelers in 1970, and retired in 1983. He was elected into the Football Hall of Fame in 1989.

3. Who originally suggested that the Steelers use the Steelmark logo on their helmets?

Answer: Cleveland's Republic Steel

The logo consists of three hypocycloids.

4. By which nickname is Art Rooney Sr. known?

Answer: The Chief

A statue of 'The Chief', with cigar in hand, greets those who entered Heinz Stadium.

5. Which were the nicknames for the Steelers' defense?

Answer: All of these

From the 70's on throughout the 20th century.

6. Rocky Bleier's remarkable comeback after being seriously wounded in Vietnam, is detailed in which book?

Answer: Fighting Back

Rocky was a great running back for the Steelers. The book was made into a movie starring Robert Urich.

7. Which Steeler had his jersey number retired first?

Answer: Ernie Stautner

Ernie's was the only one retired in all the 20th century. Hopefully, there will be more. Terry Bradshaw, Jack Lambert, Joe Greene, and Franco Harris, have not been officially retired.

8. Which team were the Steelers playing, when referee Phil Luckett misunderstood Bettis' call, during a coin toss to start an overtime?

Answer: Detroit Lions

After the botched call, the Lions got the ball, and quickly scored a field goal that won the game.

9. Which quarterback came from western Pennsylvania?

Answer: All of these

As did Johnny Unitas and Joe Namath.

10. Which Steeler made a record breaking touchdown reception of 90 yards in 1981?

Answer: Mark Malone

While in Pittsburgh, Malone once clocked the fastest time in the forty.

Source: Author capriciousone

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