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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2009
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Steelers: Best Franchise Ever

Becoming first NFL team with 6 Super Bowl titles gives Pittsburgh a leg up

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(Newser) – Move over, 49ers. Forget the Patriots and Cowboys. The Steelers have become the unrivaled kings of the NFL, the game’s greatest franchise, Charles Robinson writes for Yahoo Sports. “Dallas can be America’s team,” said Pittsburgh defensive end Brett Keisel. “You can just call us the team with six.” That’d be six championships—more than any other NFL squad.

It’s not just the rings. It’s the family ownership, the string of committed coaches, the 18 Hall of Famers. “There’s nothing stronger than the history and tradition here,” says linebacker LaMarr Woodley. “We hear about those teams from the ’70s and ’80s all the time. Now we’re going to be talked about one day in history.” Indeed, after their 2005 championship, this could mark a new Steelers dynasty.

Pittsburgh Steelers guard Darnell Stapleton celebrates with teammates after their 27-23 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009.
Pittsburgh Steelers guard Darnell Stapleton celebrates with teammates after their 27-23 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009.   (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Pittsburgh Steelers Willie Colon, left, and William Gay celebrate victory in Super Bowl XLIII last night in Tampa, Fla.
Pittsburgh Steelers Willie Colon, left, and William Gay celebrate victory in Super Bowl XLIII last night in Tampa, Fla.   (AP Photo)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, head coach Mike Tomlin and team owner Daniel M. Rooney celebrate the Pittsburgh Steelers' championship.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, head coach Mike Tomlin and team owner Daniel M. Rooney celebrate the Pittsburgh Steelers' championship.   (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Pittsburgh Steelers chairman Dan Rooney holds the franchise's sixth Vince Lombardi trophy after last night's victory.
Pittsburgh Steelers chairman Dan Rooney holds the franchise's sixth Vince Lombardi trophy after last night's victory.   (AP Photo)
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Take all those glory years of the San Francisco 49ers down a peg. Put the New England Patriots on hold. And tell the Dallas Cowboys that while they may be America’s team, this is the franchise that is the NFL’s absolute dream.
- Charles Robinson, on the Steelers

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