The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional American football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the AFC North division. Founded in 1933, the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC. The Steelers have won more Super Bowl titles (6) and played in more conference championship games (14) than any other NFL team. They have also played in more divisional championship games (23) than any other team in the NFL. The Steelers have made the playoffs in 31 of their 87 seasons, including nine seasons in a row from 2002 to 2010. The Steelers are the eighth-oldest franchise in the NFL and have won the most games of any team in the history of the NFL. The Steelers are known for their physical, defensive-oriented style of play, which has earned them the nickname "the Steel Curtain." The team has had a number of great players over the years, including Jack Ham, Jack Lambert, Mel Blount, and Joe Gree...