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Although they were initially called the "Pittsburgh Allegheneys," the team was a founding member of the American Association, a short lived league, and officially became the Pirates in the 1891 season.
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From the first of October to the 13th, the Pirates faced the Boston Red Sox in a best of 9 series, and lost in 8 games.
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Led by legendary player Honus Wagner (pictured), the Bucs took down the Detroid Tigers in seven games.
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This time the PIrates took down the year's previous champions, the Washington Senators, in seven games. Pictured is Griffith Stadium during the series.
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On this date the NFL officialy accepted Art Rooney's request for a franchise. At first the team went by the "Pirates," but they would become the Steelers in 1940
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In game 7 of this series against the New York Yankees, Bill Mazeroski hit a walk-off homer to win. ESPN called it the greatest homerun ever.
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Yet another series won in the seventh game. Priates legend Clemente got to base safely in every game and led the team to a victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
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One of the most famous plays in NFL history. Words do not quite do it justice.
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Clemente was killed in a plane crash. The plane was en route to Nicarauga with the intention of delivering aid packages for victims of the recent earthquake.
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The Steelers took down the Minnesota Vikings 16-6 in the teams first Super Bowl victory.
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The Steelers win back-to-back Super Bowls with this 21-17 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
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The Steelers met the Cowboys yet again and came away with victorious, beating them 35-31
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The Pirates took on the Orioles again and once again won in the seventh game.
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The Steelers got their fourth ring after defeating the Los Angeles Rams 31-19.
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This came after a successful campaign, funded by local investors such as Heinz and Art Rooney, to bring a team back to Pittsburgh.
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The Penguins faced the Minnesota North Stars in their first appearance and vicotry in the Stanley Cup. In a best of 7 series, the Penguins won in game 6.
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The Penguins won back to back Stanley Cups after defeating the Chicago Blackhawks in a four game sweep.
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The series against the Atlanta Braves ended with their first baseman Sid Bream sliding into home. Many call the next 20 years the 'Sid Bream Curse."
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The Steelers win the Super Bowl for the first time in over twenty years. They defeated the Seattle Seahawks 21-10.
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The Steelers got their sixth Super Bowl victory after defeating the Arizona Cardinals 27-23. The Steelers have more Super Bowl wins than any other NFL franchise.
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After over a decade, The Penguins finally got another championship victory. In the seventh game, they beat out the Detroit Red Wings
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After 20 losing seasons, the Pirates defeated the Milwaukee Brewers to secure their 81st win. They made it as far the National League Division Series, where they were defeated by the St. Louis Cardinals in 5 games.
