All-time Pittsburgh Steelers moments to be a fan for

PITTSBURGH - DECEMBER 16: Fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers wave their Terrible Towels near a banner depicting the Steelers Steel Curtain defensive line of the 1970s as the Steelers play the Washington Redskins in the last game played at Threee Rivers Stadium on December 16, 2000 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pictured on the sign: Dwight White #78, Ernie Holmes #63, Joe Greene #75 and LC Greenwood #68. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images) /

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Steelers’ greatest moment No. 2: The Immaculate Reception

The top two moments can and should be argued as 1A and 1B, as both are synonymous with the legacy of the Steelers. To me, this was the moment that this team finally began to see the fruits of their labor start to pay off. Noll had been in charge for three seasons, and while improvements had been made, this team was still a perennial loser.

1972 was different though. This team finally got on the winning track and made the playoffs. Unfortunately, they were set to face the Raiders, a team that the Steelers had already beaten once, but a tough opponent, nonetheless. It was a slugfest of a game, as neither side could muster much of an offensive attack.

Everyone knows what happened next. A Terry Bradshaw pass bounced off Jack Tatum on fourth down. With the game on the line, it seemed as though the Steelers would remain losers. That was until Harris ran under the still-live ball and took it to the house for the game-winning score. It was a play for the ages, and it rightfully is viewed as one of the greatest plays in NFL history.

Unfortunately, the Immaculate Reception didn’t amount to much right away for the Steelers. They lost in the next game to the Dolphins and were eliminated from the playoffs. That said, this was a turning point for the franchise, as the team tasted victory. From here on out, the dynasty of the 70s would be built.

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