From time to time I have someone ask me why the Pittsburgh Steelers have such a loyal fan base across the country. Most of the reasons are unique to each person, many of whom grew up as "generational" fans of the biggest team in "Steeler Country"....but some of the reasons are just fact:The Steelers were Founded in 1933.
The Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC.
The Steelers are the fifth-oldest franchise in the NFL.
The Steelers game against the Jet's Sunday will be the fifth appearance in the AFC Championship Game in the past 10 years.
The Steelers game Sunday will be the 15th appearance in their conference's championship, the most in the league since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger.
The Steelers will host the fourth AFC Championship Game at Heinz Field since it opened in 2001.
The Steelers won more AFC Championship Games (seven) than any other team.
The Steelers have hosted more (eleven) conference championship games than any other AFC or NFC team.
The Steelers have posted the best record in the league since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger.
The Steelers have won the most total games in the league since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger.
The Steelers have the best winning percentage (including every expansion team) in the league since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger.
The Steelers have sold out every home game since 1972.
The Steelers have zero Cheerleaders.
The Steelers had only one playoff appearance in their first 39 years.
The Steelers have won more Super Bowl titles (six) than any other team.
Just the facts.
