PHOTOS: This month in Steelers history
Take a look at important dates in Steelers history during the month of June
June 1, 1957 – After a short playing career with the Steelers that was cut short by an injury, the team hired Lowell Perry as their receivers coach, and he became the first African American assistant coach in the NFL in the modern era. He then went on to work in the team's scouting department.
June 5, 1995 - Tuzar Skipper was born. Skipper signed a two-year contract at the end of the 2019 season.
June 8, 1966 - The rival National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL) announced their merger. By 1970, when the merger was complete, the Steelers were one of three NFL teams to join the AFL teams and eventually form the AFC Conference. The other teams formed the NFC Conference.
June 13, 2014 - Chuck Noll, the 14th head coach in Steelers history, died. Noll was known for curating a legendary defense for the Steelers and became the first head coach to win four Super Bowls.
June 13, 1990 - Vance McDonald was born. Acquired in a trade with the San Francisco 49ers 2017, McDonald became the first Steelers tight end with at least 600 receiving yards in a season since Heath Miller.
June 17, 1965 - Dermontti Dawson was born. Dawson, the Steelers second-round pick in 1988, played 13 seasons, was a six-time All-Pro selection and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2012.
June 18, 1999 – The ground breaking ceremony was held to begin construction on Heinz Field.
June 21, 2005 – Myron Cope, the legendary Steelers radio color commentator and inventor of the Terrible Towel, retired after 35 years in the booth.
June 30, 1909 - Forbes Field, which would become the Steelers first home stadium when the team was founded in 1933, opened to the public.
