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.
June 8, 1966 - The rival National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL) announced their merger.
June 9, 1954 - Craig Colquitt was born
June 13, 2014 -Â 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. McDonald spent four seasons with the Steelers before retiring in 2021.
June 16, 1949 - Larry Brown was born
June 17, 1965 - Hall of Famer Dermontti Dawson was born
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 22, 1949 - Mike Wagner was born
June 30, 1909 - Forbes Field, which would become the Steelers first home stadium when the team was founded in 1933, opened to the public.
