Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers logo consists of three colored (red, yellow and blue) four-pointed astroids stars hypocycloids of four cusps, with the team name Steelers to the left, with a silver ring and a black trim bounding them all.
Pittsburgh Steelers
1969 - 2002
The Steelers logo consists of three four-pointed astroid stars hypocycloids of four cusps, with the team name Steelers to the left, with a ring bounding them all. The idea behind the three stars is that “Steel lightens your work, brightens your leisure, and widens your world.” The three asteroids symbolize the primary colors and reflect the steel manufacturing process. The colors represented the ingredients used in the steel-making process: yellow for coal, red for iron ore, and blue for scrap steel. While the formal Steel mark logo contains only the word "Steel," the team was permitted to add "ers" in 1963 after a petition to AISI.
Pittsburgh Steelers
1962 - 1969
In 1962 a new logo was designed to showed a yellow and black steel worker punting a football on a yellow steel beam. It is rumored that mascot Steely McBeam was based on this logo.
Pittsburgh Steelers
1940 - 1942, 1945 - 1962
The Steelers first logo is a football with Pittsburgh's then smoggy skyline, as well as a construction worker hanging onto a chain holding a pennant. A wordmark "PITTSBURGH STEELERS FOOTBALL CLUB" in black.
Chicago Cardinals/Pittsburgh Steelers
1944
In 1944 the Steelers merged with the Chicago Cardinals and were known as “CARD-PITT” and informally known as the “Car-Pitts” or “Carpets.” The Steelers went solo again for the 1945 season.
Philadelphia/Pittsburgh Steagles
1943
In 1943, when manpower shortages stemming from World War II made it impossible to fill the roster, the team merged with the Pittsburgh Steelers forming the "Phil-Pitt Eagles" and were known as the "Steagles." The merger, never intended as a permanent arrangement, was dissolved at the end of the 1943 season. The logo is a black eagle grabbing a black helmet.
Pittsburgh Pirates
1933 - 1940
The Pittsburgh Pirates first logo was the city of Pittsburgh's coat of arms.
Evolution of the Pittsburgh Steelers Primary Logo
The Pittsburgh Steelers logo was introduced in 1962, inspired by the Steelmark logo used by the American Iron and Steel Institute. Originally, the logo had “Steel” text, later changed to “Steelers.” Over time, only minor updates were made to maintain visual sharpness. A look into the full history of the Pittsburgh Steelers logo highlights its industrial influence. For more visual variations, visit the Pittsburgh Steelers alternate logo page.
The old Pittsburgh Steelers logo had a more basic layout, but the core elements—circle, stars, and name—have stayed consistent. The logo’s placement on just one side of the helmet also makes it unique in the league. The modern Pittsburgh Steelers logo remains a lasting symbol of grit and heritage. To explore team news, visual assets, and merchandise, head to the Steelers’ official website.
