The Pirates, who joined the NFL in 1933, were renamed the Steelers in 1940.
For the record, the Bears won the game at Wrigley Field 26-7.
Monday, July 01, 2019
Yes, Virginia, There Was An NFL Team Known As The Pittsburgh Pirates
Here's the front cover of the official program for the Chicago Bears' October 18, 1936 National Football League contest against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Pirates, who joined the NFL in 1933, were renamed the Steelers in 1940.
For the record, the Bears won the game at Wrigley Field 26-7.
The Pirates, who joined the NFL in 1933, were renamed the Steelers in 1940.
For the record, the Bears won the game at Wrigley Field 26-7.
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