Over a span of four decades, the Steelers have carved a path of postseason success that is unmatched in the NFL.
On the way to a record six Super Bowls titles that began in the 1970s, the Steelers have managed to tantalize their legion of admirers with games featuring immaculate receptions and ice bowls, forearm shivers and a criminal element.
They played against coaches who could never kick down the door and, yes, coaches unable to control two angry Bengals.
They had blockbuster plays such as "Counter 34 Pike," "60 Prevent Slot, Hook and Go" and maybe the most dazzling Super Bowl play of all, "62 Scat F Pivot H Hot," on a warm February night in Tampa, Fla.