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What was the unofficial nickname for the Pittsburgh Steelers in their early years?

  • Rooneymen

  • Steel City Stompers

  • Pirate Prowlers

  • Pittsburgh Pounders

Answer

In their early years, the Pittsburgh Steelers were often referred to as the Rooneymen by local media. This unofficial nickname persisted for decades after the team had adopted its current name, the Steelers.
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