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Steelers famous fans that you didn’t know cheered for the team

By Ryan Pawloski

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 9: Comedian Billy Gardell, a native of Pittsburgh and star of the CBS television comedy Mike & Molly, waves to fans from the sideline before a National Football League game between the Tennessee Titans and Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on October 9, 2011 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers defeated the Titans 38-17. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 9: Comedian Billy Gardell, a native of Pittsburgh and star of the CBS television comedy Mike & Molly, waves to fans from the sideline before a National Football League game between the Tennessee Titans and Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on October 9, 2011 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers defeated the Titans 38-17. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images) /
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have had many notable and crazy fans over the years. Some of those fans are big celebrities from all over the world. 

There are so many fans in Steelers Nation that people in that fandom are bound to gain stardom eventually. People from all over the world have begun to cheer for the black and gold ever since their franchise began in the 1930s. People from Pittsburgh and outside of it twirl that Terrible Towel on Sundays. This list will not include the bandwagon fans or others that only cheer for the team when they are trying to promote something. Many celebrities come and root for teams just to sell movie tickets or have people buy the albums that they just dropped.

These people on the list are famous for loving the team and sticking with them through and through. Pittsburgh is their only love when it comes to rooting for a team on Sundays. Some honorable mentions include Wiz Khalifa, Snoop Dog, Seth Myers, Brett Michaels, Michael Keaton, and others.

Billy Gardell

Gardell is one of the biggest Steelers fans around. He lives in Los Angeles now but you can never take his Pittsburgh roots away from him. He continuously returns home to cheer on his favorite football team. No matter how busy his schedule gets, Gardell finds ways to hop on a flight and watch the black and gold suit up on game day. Through thick and thin his love for the team and his hometown never waivers. He grew up and was raised in the Swissvale community just outside the city. His thick Pittsburghese accent does not falter no matter what is going on. He is a Pittsburgher through and through.

This Pittsburgh product has been on some big shows and movies throughout his career. His main accolade was starring alongside Malissa McCarthy in the hit show, Mike & Molly. He has also been credited in projects such as Bad Santa, You, Me, and Dupree, and his most recent career involvement is a reoccurring role in Young Sheldon.

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