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Pittsburgh Steelers: Top 20 moments in franchise history

By David Doswell

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)
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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PITTSBURGH, PA – JANUARY 23: Pittsburgh Steelers fans wave terrible towels during their 2011 AFC Championship game against the New York Jets at Heinz Field on January 23, 2011 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – JANUARY 23: Pittsburgh Steelers fans wave terrible towels during their 2011 AFC Championship game against the New York Jets at Heinz Field on January 23, 2011 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /

#6. Steelers Super Bowl, Minnesota Vikings vs. Pittsburgh Steelers.

SB IX (16-6 win) Steelers first Super Bowl under Coach Nolls’ leadership spearheaded by the legend of the Steel Curtain defense. It was the Steel Curtain vs. the Purple People Eaters defense with reputations on the line. The Steel Curtain set Super Bowl record lows in first downs allowed, total offensive yards,17 rushing yards, and no offensive touchdowns. The Vikings scored off of a blocked punt only. The Purple People Eaters gave up over 350 yards of offense. The Steel Curtain took the rep., hands down. Franco MVP.

#5. The Face of the Steeler Fans… The Terrible Towel.

The architect of The Terrible Towel was one with an animated voice named, Myron Cope. The Steeler franchise was hitting its stride and the entire city was buzzing about the team. Fans in different cities had their gimmicks for hyping up the team and Myron Cope introduced the Terrible Towel. It rallied both the fans and the team while sending the opponents screaming for the exits. It was one of the greatest moments in team history because it brought the city together and across the nation, it stamped the city as a football town.

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