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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 an ironic twist, it was Cleveland-based Republic Steel that suggested the Steelers adopt the industry logo. It consists of the word "Steelers" surrounded by three astroids (hypocycloids of four cusps). The original meanings behind the astroids were, "Steel lightens your work, brightens your leisure, and widens your world." Later, the colors came to represent the ingredients used in the steel-making process: yellow for coal, orange for iron ore, and blue for scrap steel.[16] While the formal Steelmark logo contains only the word "Steel," the team was given permission to add "ers" in 1963 after a petition against AISI.
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In celebration of the Steelers' 75th Anniversary in the 'Burgh, the Senator John Heinz History Center presents a special exhibition this fall, the Pittsburgh Steelers 75th Season Celebration: Treasures from the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The exhibition runs through Feb 10, 2008 in the History Center's first floor McGuinn Gallery. Check out the History Center's promo video for this exhibit.
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At noon, the Pittsburgh Steelers will launch their pep rally on the fountain area of the U. S. Steel Tower plaza. One partygoer's ticket will be picked at a random drawing at precisely 12:05 p.m. for a chance to participate in the Million Dollar Football Toss contest. The qualifying rounds for the Football Toss begin at 12:15 p.m. The one contestant who makes it to the Final Toss will throw for the million dollars - $500,000 for the winner and $500,000 to the United Way of Allegheny County Impact Fund - at 12:50 p.m. Two more retiree raffles will take place during the hour, one at 12:15 p.m. and the other at 12:45 p.m., at the Retiree Booth.
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The Steelers suffered a rash of injuries in the 1980 season and missed the playoffs with a 9-7 record. The 1981 season was no better, with an 8-8 showing. The team was then hit with the retirements of all their key players from the Super Bowl years. Mean Joe Greene retired after the 1981 season, Lynn Swann and Jack Ham after 1982's playoff berth, Terry Bradshaw and Mel Blount after 1983's divisional championship, and Jack Lambert after 1984's AFC Championship Game appearance.
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The Steelers were not always the thriving team that they are today.... In their first seven seasons, the Pittsburgh Steelers won only 22 games. Professional football just wasn't a priority in Pittsburgh, where baseball and college football were much more popular, so Art Rooney often took the Steelers away from their home at Forbes Field, and on the road to cities such as Johnstown, PA; Youngstown, OH; and New Orleans, LA. Through it all, Rooney never faltered in his resolve to make pro football successful in Pittsburgh.
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The Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Pittsburgh Steelers are commemorating the Steelers'75th anniversary season with a special 2,500-square-foot exhibit at the Hall of Fame in Canton. On display from June 29, 2007 through the end of August, the exhibit features rare memorabilia from the collections of the Hall of Fame, Steelers, and the Senator John Heinz History Center.
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