It is said that the rivalry was fueled in the 1970s due to the stark contrast of the teams: the Cowboys, being more of a " flashy " team with Roger Staubach's aerial attack and the " flex " Doomsday Defense ; while the Steelers were more of a " blue-collar " team with a strong running game and the 1970s-esque Steel Curtain defense, a contrast that still exists today.

Led by quarterback Terry Bradshaw and the Steel Curtain defense, the Steelers advanced to their first Super Bowl after posting a 10-3-1 record season record and playoff victories over the Buffalo Bills and the Oakland Raiders.

But the Steelers ' main strength during the season was their staunch " Steel Curtain " defense, which led the league with the fewest total yards allowed ( 3, 074 ) and the fewest passing yards allowed ( 1, 466 ).

The Steelers finished the regular season with a league best 12 – 2 record, dominating opponents with their " Steel Curtain " defense and powerful running game.

The Steelers ' " Steel Curtain " defense dominated the league, ranking third in fewest yards allowed ( 4, 019 ) and sending 8 of their 11 starters to the Pro Bowl: defensive linemen Joe Greene and L. C. Greenwood ; future Hall of Fame linebackers Jack Ham and Jack Lambert ; Andy Russell, the team's third starting linebacker ; future Hall of Fame defensive back Mel Blount ; and safeties Glen Edwards and Mike Wagner.

The Steelers " Steel Curtain " defense finished the regular season as the top rated defense in the AFC, limiting opponents to only 4, 621 offensive yards.

* The Pittsburgh Steelers have been playing the song " Renegade " at Heinz Field whenever the Steelers Steel Curtain defense comes onto the field.

The Pittsburgh Steelers professional football team borrowed elements of its logo, a circle containing three hypocycloids, from the Steelmark logo belonging to the American Iron and Steel Institute ( AISI ) and created by U. S. Steel.

Later that decade, the numbers were removed and in 1962, Cleveland's Republic Steel suggested to the Steelers that they use the Steelmark as a helmet logo.

The Steelers, however, reversed four decades of futility and went on to become a dominant force in the NFL for the subsequent decade, winning four Super Bowls with such stars as Bradshaw, Harris, John Stallworth, and Lynn Swann and the Steel Curtain defense led by Jack Ham, Jack Lambert, " Mean Joe " Greene, Mel Blount, and Dwight White.

Following his rookie campaign, his status in the Steel City became even more tenuous when the Steelers acquired future Hall of Famer Bobby Layne.

The Purple People Eaters were one of the most identifiable Front Fours in National Football League history, with the " Fearsome Foursome " of the Los Angeles Rams during the 1960s and early 1970s, the " Steel Curtain " of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 1970s, and the " New York Sack Exchange " of the New York Jets during the 1980s.

He was part of the " Fearsome Foursome ", along with Deacon Jones, Merlin Olsen, and Lamar Lundy, often considered one of the best defensive lines in football history, along with the Purple People Eaters of the Minnesota Vikings, the Steel Curtain of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Dallas Cowboys ' Doomsday Defense.

* Kobe Steel Kobelco Steelers

* 2003-4 Kobe Steel Kobelco Steelers

However, Toshiba won the 41st Japan Championship on March 21, 2004 when they beat Kobe Steel Kobelco Steelers 22-10.

* The Kobe Steel Kobelco Steelers, a Japanese rugby union team that plays in the Top League.

He played for Meiji University and for Kobe Steel Kobelco Steelers in the Japanese Top League.

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Category: Kobe Steel Kobelco Steelers players

He graduated from Hosei University and joined Kobe Steel Kobelco Steelers in 2006, having a remarkable kicking ability.

In the 2010s, salaries in the Top League have risen to become some of the highest in the rugby world ; in 2012, South Africa's Jaque Fourie, now with Kobe Steel Kobelco Steelers, was widely reported to be the world's highest-paid player.

Skorich, who is 39 years old, played football at Cincinnati University and then had a three-year professional career as a lineman under Jock Sutherland with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

This was especially impressive since two of the teams swept by the Bengals ( the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens ) had both made it to the AFC Championship Game the previous season.

It was also the first time in the 50 + year history of the Steelers that they had been beaten twice at home by the same team in the same season.

The Chargers had upset victories over the Dolphins and Steelers in the AFC playoffs.

Their 73-year old owner Art Rooney founded the Steelers as a 1933 NFL expansion team, but suffered through losing seasons for most of its 42-year history and had never made it to an NFL championship game or a Super Bowl.

But en route to Super Bowl IX, the Steelers had started the regular season slowly, as Bradshaw and Joe Gilliam fought to be the team's starting quarterback.

Still, the Steelers had a fine passing attack led by quarterback Terry Bradshaw.

After play resumed, Gerela missed the extra point attempt, but the Steelers now had a 21 – 10 lead with 3: 02 left in the game, and the Cowboys needed two touchdowns to come back.

This was the first ever Super Bowl rematch ( the Steelers had previously beaten the Cowboys, 21 – 17, in Super Bowl X ), and both teams were attempting to be the first club to ever win a third Super Bowl.

The Steelers joined the Cowboys in their attempt to be the first team to ever win a third Super Bowl, after wins in Super Bowl IX and Super Bowl X. Pittsburgh quarterback Terry Bradshaw had the best season of his career, completing 207 of 368 passes for 2, 915 yards and 28 touchdowns, with 20 interceptions.

Pittsburgh Quarterback Terry Bradshaw had another fine season as the leader of the Steelers offense, throwing for 3, 724 yards and 26 touchdowns during the regular season ( but he did throw 25 interceptions ).

The Steelers also had a fine secondary, led by defensive backs Mel Blount, who recorded 3 interceptions, and Donnie Shell, who had 5.

The Raiders only allowed a combined total of 24 points in their playoff victories over the Pittsburgh Steelers, 38 – 10, and the Seattle Seahawks ( who had beaten the Raiders twice during the regular season ), 30 – 14.

After all, Denver had barely defeated the Steelers who only had a 9 – 7 regular season record.

Noll, former Steelers Hall of Fame head coach who had retired a month earlier after 23 seasons, conducted the coin toss.

Noll's Steelers had lost to both of these teams earlier in the season by large margins ( 52-34 to Buffalo and 41-14 to Washington ).

Just like the 49ers in the NFC title game, the Chargers advanced to the Super Bowl despite the fact that the Steelers had outgained them in many key statistical categories such as total plays ( 80 – 47 ), total offensive yards ( 415 – 226 ), and time of possession ( 37: 13 – 22: 47 ).

The Steelers rushing attack was led by Erric Pegram, who recorded 813 yards and 5 touchdowns, and Bam Morris, who had 559 yards and 9 touchdowns.

O ' Donnell managed to recover the fumble, but the Steelers were unable to recover from the 13-yard loss and had to punt 2 plays later.

On their next drive, the Steelers had second down and 2 on their own 47-yard line, but turned the ball over on downs after running back Bam Morris was tackled for no gain on 3 consecutive running plays: a draw play to the left, a run to the left, and one to the middle.

The Steelers had outgained the Cowboys in total yards, 310-254 ( 201-61 in the second half ) had 25 first downs compared to the Cowboys 15, and limited Dallas ' powerful running attack to just 56 yards.