The Pittsburgh Steelers will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IX by wearing throwback uniforms during Sunday’s game against the New York Jets (8:20 p.m. ET on NBC).
“As we approach the 50th anniversary of Super Bowl IX, we think it is a good time to celebrate the team that ushered in an era of great success,” team president Art Rooney II said. “We’re excited about being able to celebrate that pivotal time in Steelers history and honor the team that started it.”
The uniforms aren’t a significant departure from what the Steelers typically wear at home, with a traditional striping pattern on the sleeves, but they feature white block numbers instead of the current italicized digits.
They also feature a gray facemask, matching what the team wore during the 1974 season, and a commemorative patch on the left shoulder that includes their championship ring and Super Bowl IX logo in the design.
Pittsburgh is 4-0 in the throwback uniforms, though they previously featured a black facemask, including victories over the Cleveland Browns in 2018, Los Angeles Rams in 2019, Las Vegas in 2022 and Green Bay Packers in 2023.
The Steelers painted a throwback design on the field at Acrisure Stadium against the Raiders, as that game marked the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception, but it’s unclear if they’ll do it again this weekend.
Pittsburgh notably moved away from gray facemasks in 1977, one season before the Jets adopted their “New York Sack Exchange” uniforms that inspired the current design, making Sunday’s game a unique matchup.
