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What is it about Iowa players — beyond the familiar black and gold — that appeals to the Steelers?
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Ray Fittipaldo, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette , as published by Waco Tribune-Herald
· August 30, 2026
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Key points Iowa coach Hayden Fry made a request to Chuck Noll in 1979, seeking to copy the Steelers' uniforms for the Hawkeyes program. At the time, the Hawkeyes had not had a winning season since 1961.
A connection between Iowa players and the Steelers has been noted, with the Steelers' uniforms being a point of interest. Iowa coach Hayden Fry made a request to Chuck Noll in 1979, seeking to copy the Steelers' uniforms for the Hawkeyes program. At the time, the Hawkeyes had not had a winning season since 1961. Fry's request was made as he took over the program.
Further details about the appeal of Iowa players to the Steelers are available from the source. The request to copy uniforms is one aspect of the connection between the two teams.
The source provides more information about this connection and the events surrounding Fry's request.
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Category: News Published: August 30, 2026 Source: Waco Tribune-Herald Reading time: 1 min
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