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The Steel Curtain: the Pittsburgh Steelers story
Franchise era
1969—1979
The Steel Curtain
Pittsburgh Steelers
The story in one sentence
Chuck Noll built through the draft, the Immaculate Reception announced the breakthrough and Pittsburgh won four Super Bowls in six seasons.
A historic draft core wins four titles
Joe Greene, Terry Bradshaw and Franco Harris gave the era its recognizable core.
Its ending created the conditions for after the dynasty.
Timeline
How it unfolded
Before 1969
What came before
Pittsburgh endured one playoff appearance in its first 36 seasons before the Rooney family entrusted a new coach with a patient rebuild.
1975-01-12
Super Bowl: Minnesota Vikings vs Pittsburgh Steelers
1976-01-18
Super Bowl: Dallas Cowboys vs Pittsburgh Steelers
1979-01-21
Super Bowl: Dallas Cowboys vs Pittsburgh Steelers
After 1979
What came next
Pittsburgh remained competitive as its Hall of Famers retired and Woodson became the versatile star of a new defensive generation.
The core