The Steelers’ breakthrough came in the 1974 AFC Championship Game, when they dominated the rival Oakland Raiders 24-13 to advance to the Super Bowl. Afterward, Noll established the mindset for his team and staff at Super Bowl IX. ''Look on this game as a reward,” he said. “Let's go to New Orleans and have a good time.”

45 years ago today, on January 20, 1980, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Los Angeles Rams clashed in Super Bowl 14 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. While the 12-4 Steelers came in as heavy favorites, the Rams gave them a tougher fight than anyone expected, making it one of the most underrated games in NFL history.

For another season, there will be a Super Bowl champion who previously was part of the Steelers organization. All four teams have a former Steeler on their active roster for the c