Pittsburgh Steelers: Top 20 moments in franchise history

TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 01: Santonio Holmes #10 of the Pittsburgh Steelers catches a 6-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals during Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Steelers won the game by a score of 27-23. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

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#8. The Catch, No.1 Franco Harris, The Immaculate Reception.

Divine intervention, fate or being in the right place at the right time. Call it what you will, but Franco Harris catch was the launchpad needed to move the Steelers franchise into the pantheon of great teams. The Steelers first playoff win as time ran out when Franco crossed the goal line, sent the entire city into a frenzy. I know, I know that the other team claims to this day (along with the other conspiracy theorist) it was an illegal catch. All I got to say is, “Franco, Franco, Franco…

#7. Steelers Super Bowl, Arizona Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Steelers.

SB XLIII (27-23 win) First team to win six Super Bowls. Two of the biggest plays in Steeler history took place in this epic game of twist and turns. As noted above, James Harrison and Santonio Holmes play live on as staples as two of the greatest plays in franchise history. Coach Tomlin brought the team in as the No.1 defense but was constantly tested by the high flying offense of the Arizona Cardinals. We clipped those wings and brought home No.6 to the Lombardi trophy case.

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