Steeler Nation

Steeler Nation

            Steeler’s nation has always been a big part of my life from the time I was little I always remember the steelers being on tv on Sundays. I have attended multiple games and participate in fandom for the Pittsburgh Steelers along with millions of others. One of the main style of fandom for the Pittsburgh steelers or steelers nation is the terrible towels. The terrible towels waver throughout the stadium during game day and hang up on people walls as a way to show support to the steelers. Other ways to participate in fandom for the Steelers is wearing players jerseys which shows support to the player and Steelers nation.


            The main way to participate in steelers fandom is the terrible towels, this has been a tradition for steeler nation ever since I can remember, it is a rally flag and has been used in many high stress game situations by fans to help rally the steelers to a victory. According to the American football database the terrible towel has branched outside steelers stadiums and fans home. The towels have been taken to sites like the peak of Mount Everest. “The towel has been taken to the peak of Mount Everest, and even into space on the international Space Station” (American football database 1). As you can see this has become bigger than just a rally towel and like the article also states, “It is widely recognized as a symbol of the Steelers and the city of Pittsburgh” (American football database 1). Not only does the towel represent fandom for the Steelers but it is also a way that represents Pittsburgh and gives Pittsburgh a new meaning when it’s referred to as the steel city. The towel has branched out to other professional sports and is used at MLB Pittsburgh Pirates game or Pittsburgh Penguins NHL games.

      


 

     Another way that fandom is showed for Steeler nation would be purchasing NFL game day ticket, which gives u the ability to be able to watch your favorite team like the Steelers no matter where or when they play. In the time we are in now fandom can and is shown be shown through technology. In the source it says, “Despite the changing environment, the influx of new technology has allowed individuals access to their favorite sports team” (Scola 6). In the future I feel fandom will become more online. Wearing someone’s Steeler’s jersey at the game, out to eat or even just sitting in your living room is participating in fandom and thousands or people do. Fandom makes the environment and the games more interesting; it gives a way for the fans to connect and really feel a part of their team and it helps create Steelers nation.

            In conclusion, there are many ways which fandom is shown and represents Steeler’s nation. From the terrible towels to purchasing NFL ticket to get all the games and the latest news and updates, fans find many ways to stay involved and really invest our time, money and emotions into the Steelers which is the reason why Steeler’s nation is so strong. Steeler’s fandom is all over the walls of restaurants in Pittsburgh and the environment is awesome. Steeler’s nation is taken very serious by the fans and the city of Pittsburgh, It’s arguably the strongest NFL fan base out there.



 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Works cited

Additional informationNotes on contributorsZach ScolaZach Scola (MSE) is a Graduate Teaching Assistant and Doctoral student at the University of Kansas. “Steeler Nation in the Midwest: Exploring Membership Benefits of an out-of-Market Pittsburgh Steelers Fan Club.” Taylor & Francis, https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/24704067.2018.1477519?journalCode=rgsm20.

Boyer, James. “Steelers Fans Shouldn't Throw in the Terrible Towel Just Yet.” Behind the Steel Curtain, Behind the Steel Curtain, 16 July 2021, https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2021/7/16/22579438/steelers-fans-shouldnt-throw-in-the-terrible-towel-just-yet-ben-roethlisberger-nfl-news-update.

“Collection of Pittsburgh Steelers Logo (46).” Free Pittsburgh Steelers Logo, Download Free Pittsburgh Steelers Logo Png Images, Free ClipArts on Clipart Library, http://clipart-library.com/pittsburgh-steelers-logo.html.

“Terrible Towel.” American Football Database, https://americanfootballdatabase.fandom.com/wiki/Terrible_Towel.


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