A look back at Steelers’ 8 Super Bowl appearances
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The Steelers have appeared in eight Super Bowls, winning six Lombardi Trophies, four of them within a six-year period.
Here is a look back at a collection of Associated Press and Tribune-Review archival photos.
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Steelers running back Franco Harris gains yardage on his way to setting a new Super Bowl rushing record in Super Bowl IX against the Minnesota Vikings on Jan. 12, 1975, in New Orleans. Harris gained 159 yards on 34 carries. The Steelers won, 16-6.
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This is the scene prior to the start of Super Bowl IX, matching the Steelers against the Minnesota Vikings on Jan. 12, 1975, at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans.
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Steelers owner Art Rooney, center, joins his team in prayer in the dressing room after they won the Super Bowl IX on Jan. 12, 1975, at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans. The Steelers beat the Minnesota Vikings, 16-6.
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Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback Fran Tarkenton (10) fumbles the ball, then chases it and falls on it in the end zone for a Steelers safety during the second quarter of Super Bowl IX on Jan. 12, 1975, in New Orleans. The Steelers went on to win, 16-6.
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Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw (12) is caught and thrown for a loss by Minnesota Vikings tackle Alan Page during the first quarter of Super Bowl IX on Jan. 12, 1975, in New Orleans.
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Steelers wide receiver Lynn Swann dives as he catches a pass from quarterback Terry Bradshaw against the Dallas Cowboys during Super Bowl X action on Jan. 18, 1976, at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Fla.
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Steelers wide receiver Lynn Swann (88) is lifted into the air by teammate Jack Lambert (58) after Swann caught a touchdown pass from quarterback Terry Bradshaw in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl X against the Dallas Cowboys on Jan. 18, 1976, at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Fla. Reacting on the field are, from left, Jim Clack (50), Reggie Garrett (86), and Mike Collier (44). Steelers won, 21-17.
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Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw sits on the bench as the rest of his team watches the closing minutes of Super Bowl XIII, on Jan. 21, 1979, in Miami, Fla. The Steelers defeated the Dallas Cowboys, 35-31.
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Steelers wide receiver John Stallworth (82) is surrounded by Dallas Cowboys defensemen after a reception during Super Bowl XIII on Jan. 21, 1979, in Miami, Fla. Stallworth caught two touchdown passes for the Steelers in the first half.
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Steelers running back Franco Harris carries the ball into the end zone for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl VIII with the Dallas Cowboys on Jan. 21, 1979, in Miami, Fla.
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A group of Steelers fans stand on a street in Pittsburgh chanting and signaling that they are No. 1 following Super Bowl XIII victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Jan. 21, 1979, in Miami, Fla.
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Steelers wide receiver Lynn Swann (88) was hoisted by Steeler teammate Bennie Cunningham (89) after making a touchdown reception against the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl XIV on Jan. 20, 1980, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
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Steelers wide receiver Lynn Swann (88) goes down to the turf after making a catch as Los Angeles Rams’ defender Pat Thomas (27) watches during Super Bowl XIV in the fourth quarter play, Jan, 20, 1980, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. The Steelers won, 31-19.
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Steelers running back Franco Harris (32) carries the ball as quarterback Terry Bradshaw (12) and Sidney Thornton (38) raise their arms in victory after Harris scored their final touchdown in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XIV on Jan. 20, 1980, in Pasadena, Calif. The Steel Curtain dynasty concluded as Bradshaw completed 14 of 21 passes for 309 yards and set two passing records as the Steelers became the first team to win four Super Bowls.
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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin eludes Steelers linebacker Chad Brown on a second-half reception during Super Bowl XXX on Jan. 28, 1996, at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz.
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Steelers running back Bam Morris is brought down in Super Bowl XXX on Jan. 28, 1996, against the Dallas Cowboys in Tempe, Ariz.
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Steelers safety Darren Perry (39) sits on the bench in the final moments of Super Bowl XXX on Jan. 28, 1996, at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz.
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Steelers linebacker Kevin Greene (91) sits on the bench in the final moments of the Super Bowl XXX game on Jan. 28, 1996, at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz.
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Steelers running back Jerome Bettis makes his way down Fifth Ave. with the Lombardi Trophy on Feb. 7, 2006, as an estimated crowd of 250,000 fans came out to celebrate the team winning Super Bowl XL in Downtown Pittsburgh.
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Steelers running back Willie Parker dives into the end zone on his record-setting 75-yard touchdown run during the third quarter against Seattle in Super Bowl XL on Feb. 5, 2006, at Ford Field in Detroit. The touchdown run was the longest in Super Bowl history.
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Super Bowl MVP Hines Ward holds the Lombardi Trophy and his son after Super Bowl XL on Feb. 5, 2006, in Detroit.
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Steelers linebacker James Harrison embraces head coach Mike Tomlin after scoring a touchdown at Super Bowl XLIII on Feb. 1, 2009, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.
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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald breaks away from Steelers safety Troy Polamalu on Feb. 1, 2009, at Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa, Fla.
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Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes makes a touchdown catch at Super Bowl XLIII on Feb. 1, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.
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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger at Super Bowl XLIII on Feb. 1, 2009, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.
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Fans pack Raymond James Stadium for Super Bowl XLIII on Feb. 1, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.
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Flanked by captains from the Steelers, President Barack Obama shows off his new jersey on May 21, 2009, at the White House.
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Steelers huddle on the field before Super Bowl XLV on Feb. 6, 2011, against the Green Bay Packers in Arlington, Texas.
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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson, left, catches a touchdown pass in front of Steelers cornerback William Gay (22) during the first quarter of Super Bowl XLV on Feb. 6, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.
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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) talks to a coach on the sideline during Super Bowl XLV against the Green Bay Packers on Feb. 6, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.
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Steelers safety Troy Polamalu (43) tries to tackle Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson (87) during Super Bowl XLV on Feb. 6, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.
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Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin talks with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger during Super Bowl XLV on Feb. 6, 2011, against the Green Bay Packers in Arlington, Texas.
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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger holds the Lombardi trophy in the locker room after beating the Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII on Feb. 1, 2009, in Tampa.
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Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward sails through the air and into the end zone during Super Bowl XL on Feb. 5, 2006, at Ford Field in Detroit.
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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger poses with defensive end Brett Keisel after winning Super Bowl XL on Feb. 5, 2006, at Ford Field in Detroit.
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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger throws the game-winning touchdown pass to wide receiver Santonio Holmes in Super Bowl XLIII on Feb. 1, 2009, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.
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Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger hugs wide receiver Santonio Holmes after the game-winning touchdown pass in Super Bowl XLIII on Feb. 1, 2009, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.