Pittsburgh Steelers Codexery — Data & Quality

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Last full accuracy audit: 2026-08-28 · 30 entries checked · 32 flagged · 59 issues confirmed · 4 corrected · 55 still open

Recent findings (audit lane, verbatim)

Steeler Nation — The encyclopedia entry incorrectly claims the Steelers never had a losing season in the 21st century; they finished with losing records in 2002 (5-11) and 2003 (6-10).

Immaculate Reception Tradition — Franco Harris did not think he needed to block for opponent Jack Tatum; historical accounts indicate he intended to block for teammate Frenchy Fuqua.

Immaculate Reception Tradition — The Immaculate Reception was an AFC Divisional Playoff play, not a Super Bowl title itself, though it occurred during the season of the franchise's first Super Bowl victory.

8 AFC Conference Championships — Claimed 'holds the record for most Super Bowl appearances (8)' - The New England Patriots hold the record with 11 appearances; the Steelers are tied with the Dallas Cowboys at 8.

8 AFC Conference Championships — Claimed 'seven-year span (1974–1979)' for four titles - The period from 1974 to 1979 is a six-year span.

Terry Bradshaw — The entry incorrectly states Bradshaw was a two-time Super Bowl MVP; he actually won three (Super Bowls IX, XIII, and XIV).

Terry Bradshaw — [contradicted] Bradshaw was the first quarterback to win three Super Bowls and then four Super Bowls. :: The source states: 'becoming the first quarterback to win three and four Super Bowls' – the phrasing 'first to win three and then four' is supported, not c

Lynn Swann — Pro Bowl Selections listed as 6; Lynn Swann was selected to 5 Pro Bowls (1975, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1980).

Lynn Swann — Mike Webster is described as part of the '1974 draft class'; he was undrafted and signed as a free agent in 1974.

Super Bowl XIII (vs Dallas Cowboys) — The entry incorrectly states Rocky Bleier scored a touchdown; historical records confirm Franco Harris scored the Steelers' only rushing touchdown in Super Bowl XIII.

Super Bowl XIV Championship — [staleness sweep] contains time-sensitive marker (as of 2023) - verify against current source and re-date or remove

Super Bowl XIV — [staleness sweep] contains time-sensitive marker (as of 2023) - verify against current source and re-date or remove

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