FUN FACTS
Personal Fun Facts...
Family Life:
I’ve been married to my best friend, Jenny, for 26 years and we’re blessed to have one amazing daughter. Alexis is a senior in high school and has committed to Kutztown University to further her academic and athletic career as a Golden Bear!
Favorite Quote: “Sometimes you eat the bear, and sometimes the bear eats you.” (Thanks Dad!)
People Who Inspire Me: The three men who inspire me the most are Soloman "Sal" Pottiger, Raymond "Dutch" Leed, Sr., and of course my Dad, Walter Hanlin, Sr.
Favorite Athlete: Jack Lambert, of course.
Sports Teams: I am as dedicated as any Pittsburgh fan can be. Yet, even the most dedicated Steelers fan may find something here to surprise them! Read on to learn more about my beloved Black and Gold Steelers.
Remember the Steagles? The Pittsburgh Steelers have actually gone through three name changes during their history. The team actually began as the Pittsburgh Pirates, before owner Art Rooney changed their name to the Steelers in 1940. In 1943, they became the “Steagles” when they merged with the Philadelphia Eagles as football rosters became depleted during World War II. The next year (1944) saw them similiarly merged with the Cardinals, and they became the oh-so-exciting “Card-Pitt” team. History of the Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh used to have cheerleaders? True. One of the NFL’s first cheerleading teams, the Steelerettes, cheered for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1961-1970.
The Steelers steelmark logo was originally only applied to one side of the helmet (the right side) because the Steelers were uncertain how it would look on their solid gold helmets. Even when they later switched their helmets to black, they decided to permanently retain the logo on just the one side due to the team’s new success and the interest generated by the logo’s uniqueness.
History & Origin of the Steelers Logo
The tapered steel columns that support the multistory glass wall in Heinz Field are perforated with hexagons, a shape derived from the Steelers logo. Steel is also the primary building material used in the stadium’s construction – reflecting Pittsburgh’s steel legacy.
Fun Facts About Heinz Field
The Duquesne Incline, which has been scaling the side of Mount Washington since May 7, 1877, is just one example of Pittsburgh pride in the Steelers. On game day, a sign is added to each of the two cars – the left one reads ‘DEEE’ and the right one reads ‘FENSE.’ When the cars pass each other at the halfway point, they read ‘DEEE FENSE.’ The lighted signs can actually be seen from Heinz Field!
The Duquesne Incline
Nine players reached the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, from the Steelers 1970s dynasty that won four Super Bowls in six seasons.
Five players' numbers haven't been worn since — Greene (No. 75), Terry Bradshaw (No. 12), Franco Harris (No. 32), Mike Webster (No. 52) and Jack Lambert (No. 58) — and Jack Ham's No. 59 was worn only once.
The much loved official Myron Cope Terrible Towel was created to appease department store owners upset because their yellow and black hand towels were being sold at a rate disproportionate to the matching bath towels. The Terrible Towel.
Favorite Quote: “Sometimes you eat the bear, and sometimes the bear eats you.” (Thanks Dad!)
People Who Inspire Me: The three men who inspire me the most are Soloman "Sal" Pottiger, Raymond "Dutch" Leed, Sr., and of course my Dad, Walter Hanlin, Sr.
Favorite Athlete: Jack Lambert, of course.
Sports Teams: I am as dedicated as any Pittsburgh fan can be. Yet, even the most dedicated Steelers fan may find something here to surprise them! Read on to learn more about my beloved Black and Gold Steelers.
Remember the Steagles? The Pittsburgh Steelers have actually gone through three name changes during their history. The team actually began as the Pittsburgh Pirates, before owner Art Rooney changed their name to the Steelers in 1940. In 1943, they became the “Steagles” when they merged with the Philadelphia Eagles as football rosters became depleted during World War II. The next year (1944) saw them similiarly merged with the Cardinals, and they became the oh-so-exciting “Card-Pitt” team. History of the Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh used to have cheerleaders? True. One of the NFL’s first cheerleading teams, the Steelerettes, cheered for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1961-1970.
The Steelers steelmark logo was originally only applied to one side of the helmet (the right side) because the Steelers were uncertain how it would look on their solid gold helmets. Even when they later switched their helmets to black, they decided to permanently retain the logo on just the one side due to the team’s new success and the interest generated by the logo’s uniqueness.
History & Origin of the Steelers Logo
The tapered steel columns that support the multistory glass wall in Heinz Field are perforated with hexagons, a shape derived from the Steelers logo. Steel is also the primary building material used in the stadium’s construction – reflecting Pittsburgh’s steel legacy.
Fun Facts About Heinz Field
The Duquesne Incline, which has been scaling the side of Mount Washington since May 7, 1877, is just one example of Pittsburgh pride in the Steelers. On game day, a sign is added to each of the two cars – the left one reads ‘DEEE’ and the right one reads ‘FENSE.’ When the cars pass each other at the halfway point, they read ‘DEEE FENSE.’ The lighted signs can actually be seen from Heinz Field!
The Duquesne Incline
Nine players reached the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, from the Steelers 1970s dynasty that won four Super Bowls in six seasons.
Five players' numbers haven't been worn since — Greene (No. 75), Terry Bradshaw (No. 12), Franco Harris (No. 32), Mike Webster (No. 52) and Jack Lambert (No. 58) — and Jack Ham's No. 59 was worn only once.
The much loved official Myron Cope Terrible Towel was created to appease department store owners upset because their yellow and black hand towels were being sold at a rate disproportionate to the matching bath towels. The Terrible Towel.
