Relive the Pittsburgh Steelers’ memorable 1979 season with this guide that explores the entire year game by game, from the Monday night season-opening win over the Patriots all the way through the glorious triumph in Super Bowl XIV, as told in the original newspaper stories.The Steelers capped their decade of dominance in 1979 with a record fourth Super Bowl victory. There were many highlights along the way, including that exciting win to start the season against the Patriots, two wild shootout wins over the hated Browns, the controversial AFC Championship Game triumph over the Oilers and the thrilling come-from-behind victory over the Rams in the Super Bowl. All of the highs and lows from the exciting season are here. A full recap and box score from every game is included, so you can follow the exploits of Chuck Noll’s Steelers from start to finish as they cemented their status as the NFL’s Team of the ’70s.As an added bonus, links to many video films and highlights are included to add more depth to the story of the 1979 Steelers. Whether you are a die-hard Steelers fan or an NFL history buff, you will enjoy this look back at the 1979 Pittsburgh Steelers.
