With a legacy rooted in grit, defense, and iconic moments, the Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the NFL’s most storied franchises. From Terry Bradshaw to Ben Roethlisberger, the black and gold have delivered unforgettable seasons. Here’s a look at the 10 greatest Steelers teams of all time

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1. 1978 Steelers (Super Bowl XIII Champions)
Often considered the best team in franchise history, this squad featured nine Hall of Famers and finished 14-2. They defeated the Cowboys in a classic Super Bowl showdown.

2. 1975 Steelers (Super Bowl X Champions)
The legendary Steel Curtain was in full force. With a perfect blend of offense and shutdown defense, they took down the Cowboys to win their second Lombardi Trophy.

3. 2008 Steelers (Super Bowl XLIII Champions)
Led by a dominant defense and Mike Tomlin’s leadership, this team won a thrilling Super Bowl over the Cardinals, highlighted by James Harrison’s 100-yard INT return.

4. 1979 Steelers (Super Bowl XIV Champions)
The final dynasty title team, they beat the Rams in another dramatic Super Bowl. Bradshaw earned his second consecutive Super Bowl MVP.

5. 1974 Steelers (Super Bowl IX Champions)
The first Super Bowl-winning team in Steelers history — their rugged defense and running game laid the foundation for a dynasty.

6. 2005 Steelers (Super Bowl XL Champions)
A wild card team that shocked the NFL, the Steelers won three road playoff games before defeating the Seahawks to send Jerome Bettis out on top.

7. 2010 Steelers (AFC Champions)
Though they lost to the Packers in Super Bowl XLV, this team boasted a powerful defense and the veteran poise of Big Ben at QB.

8. 1976 Steelers (Missed Super Bowl)
Despite falling short of the big game, many argue this was the most dominant defense the team ever fielded, allowing just 28 points over their final nine games.

9. 2017 Steelers (13-3, lost in playoffs)
An explosive offense with the “Killer B’s” (Ben, Bell, and Brown), this squad had title potential but stumbled in the postseason.

10. 1984 Steelers (AFC Championship Game)
Despite the retirement of several stars, this team overachieved and made a deep playoff run, keeping the Steelers tradition alive in the ‘80s.