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1985 Pittsburgh Steelers season
Pittsburgh Steelers 53rd US football season
Pittsburgh Steelers 53rd US football season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| year | 1985 |
| record | 7–9 |
| division_place | 2nd AFC Central |
| coach | Chuck Noll |
| general manager | Dick Haley |
| owner | Art Rooney |
| stadium | Three Rivers Stadium |
| playoffs | *Did not qualify* |
| pro bowlers | PK Gary Anderson |
| WR Louis Lipps | |
| LB Mike Merriweather | |
| C Mike Webster | |
| AP All-pros | Louis Lipps *(2nd team)* |
| MVP | Louis Lipps |
| ROY | Harry Newsome |
| shortnavlink | Steelers seasons |
WR Louis Lipps LB Mike Merriweather C Mike Webster | AP All-pros = Louis Lipps (2nd team) The 1985 Pittsburgh Steelers season was the franchise's 53rd season as a professional sports franchise and as a member of the National Football League. The Steelers challenged for the AFC Central most of the season, sitting at 6–5 after their first eleven games. However, losing 4 out of their final 5 games dropped the Steelers to a 7–9 overall record, their first season with a losing record in fourteen years.
Offseason
NFL draft
Main article: 1985 NFL draft
Undrafted free agents
| Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|
| Danny Andrews | Defensive back | UCLA |
| Andrew Baker | Wide receiver | Rutgers |
| Charlie Dickey | Guard | Arizona |
| Steve DeVries | Linebacker | Northwestern College (Iowa) |
| Dave Edwards | Safety | Illinois |
| Frank Goode | Linebacker | Youngstown State |
| Preston Gothard | Tight end | Alabama |
| Dwayne Hooper | Running back | Rutgers |
| Alan Huff | Defensive tackle | Marshall |
| Tom Linebarger | Defensive tackle | SMU |
| Steve Little | Defensive tackle | Iowa State |
| Dwayne McMullen | Wide receiver | Minnesota |
| Frank Pokorny | Wide receiver | Youngstown State |
| Kevin Powell | Defensive tackle | Youngstown State |
| Marc Quinlivan | Wide receiver | Yale |
Personnel
Staff
- Chairman of the board – Arthur J. Rooney
- President – Daniel M. Rooney
- Vice president – John R. McGinley
- Vice president – Arthur J. Rooney, Jr.
- Controller – Dennis P. Thimons
- Assistant controller-management – Dan Ferens
- Traveling secretary – James A. Boston
- Publicity director – Joe Gordon
- Director of ticket sales – Geraldine Glenn
- Assistant controller-tickets – Jim Ellenberger
- Director of player personnel – Dick Haley
- Assistant director of player personnel – William Nunn, Jr.
- Pro talent scout – Tom Modrak
- Talent scout – West Coast – Bob Schmitz
- Talent scout – Midwest – Mike Butler
- College talent scout – Joe Krupa
- Head coach – Chuck Noll
- Offensive coordinator – Tom Moore
- Offensive Line: Tackles/Tight Ends – Ron Blackledge
- Offensive backfield – Dick Hoak
- Offensive Line: Centers/Guards – Hal Hunter
- Defensive coordinator – Tony Dungy
- Inside linebackers – Dennis Fitzgerald
- Outside linebackers – Jed Hughes
- Defensive line – Jon Kolb
- Conditioning coach – Walt Evans
- Dentist – Dr. George P. Boucek
- Ophthalmologist – Dr. Phillip Buzzelli
- Physician, M.D. – Dr. David S. Huber
- Neurological surgery consultant – Dr. Joseph C. Maroon
- Physician, M.D. – Dr. Richard Rydze
- Physician, orthopedic – Dr. Paul Steele
- Physician, M.D. – Dr. Anthony P. Yates
- Trainer – Ralph Berlin
- Trainer – Gary Stragar
- Equipment manager – Anthony Parisi
- Field manager – Rodgers Freyvogel
- Film director – Bob McCartney
- Photographers – Mike Fabus, Bill Amatucci
Roster
Preseason
Schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Game Site | Kickoff (ET) | TV | Result | Record | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, August 10 | at [Tampa Bay Buccaneers](1985-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season) | Tampa Stadium | 8:00 p.m. | WTAE | **W** 42–27 | 1–0 | |||||
| Saturday, August 17 | at [Minnesota Vikings](1985-minnesota-vikings-season) | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 8:00 p.m. | WTAE | **L** 41–34 | 1–1 | |||||
| Friday, August 23 | at [St. Louis Cardinals](1985-st-louis-cardinals-nfl-season) | Busch Stadium | 8:30 p.m. | WTAE | **L** 14–6 | 1–2 | |||||
| Friday, August 30 | [New York Giants](1985-new-york-giants-season) | Three Rivers Stadium | 7:30 p.m. | WTAE | **L** 24–14 | 1–3 |
Regular season
Schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Game Site | Kickoff (ET) | TV | Result | Record | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, September 8 | [Indianapolis Colts](1985-indianapolis-colts-season) | Three Rivers Stadium | 1:00 p.m. | NBC | **W** 45–3 | 1–0 | |||||||||||||||||
| Monday, September 16 | at [Cleveland Browns](1985-cleveland-browns-season) | Cleveland Municipal Stadium | 9:00 p.m. | ABC | **L** 17–7 | 1–1 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunday, September 22 | [Houston Oilers](1985-houston-oilers-season) | Three Rivers Stadium | 1:00 p.m. | NBC | **W** 20–0 | 2–1 | |||||||||||||||||
| Monday, September 30 | [Cincinnati Bengals](1985-cincinnati-bengals-season) | Three Rivers Stadium | 9:00 p.m. | ABC | **L** 37–24 | 2–2 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunday, October 6 | at [Miami Dolphins](1985-miami-dolphins-season) | Miami Orange Bowl | 1:00 p.m. | NBC | **L** 24–20 | 2–3 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunday, October 13 | at [Dallas Cowboys](1985-dallas-cowboys-season) | Texas Stadium | 1:00 p.m. | NBC | **L** 27–13 | 2–4 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunday, October 20 | [St. Louis Cardinals](1985-st-louis-cardinals-nfl-season) | Three Rivers Stadium | 1:00 p.m. | CBS | **W** 23–10 | 3–4 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunday, October 27 | at Cincinnati Bengals | Riverfront Stadium | 4:00 p.m. | NBC | **L** 26–21 | 3–5 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunday, November 3 | Cleveland Browns | Three Rivers Stadium | 1:00 p.m. | NBC | **W** 10–9 | 4–5 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunday, November 10 | at [Kansas City Chiefs](1985-kansas-city-chiefs-season) | Arrowhead Stadium | 1:00 p.m. | NBC | **W** 36–28 | 5–5 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunday, November 17 | at Houston Oilers | Astrodome | 1:00 p.m. | NBC | **W** 30–7 | 6–5 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunday, November 24 | [Washington Redskins](1985-washington-redskins-season) | Three Rivers Stadium | 1:00 p.m. | CBS | **L** 30–23 | 6–6 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunday, December 1 | [Denver Broncos](1985-denver-broncos-season) | Three Rivers Stadium | 1:00 p.m. | NBC | **L** 31–23 | 6–7 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunday, December 8 | at [San Diego Chargers](1985-san-diego-chargers-season) | Jack Murphy Stadium | 9:00 p.m. | ABC | **L** 54–44 | 6–8 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunday, December 15 | [Buffalo Bills](1985-buffalo-bills-season) | Three Rivers Stadium | 1:00 p.m. | NBC | **W** 30–24 | 7–8 | |||||||||||||||||
| Saturday, December 21 | at [New York Giants](1985-new-york-giants-season) | Giants Stadium | 12:30 p.m. | NBC | **L** 28–10 | 7–9 |
Week 1: vs. Indianapolis Colts
Week 2: at Cleveland Browns
Week 3: vs. Houston Oilers
Week 4: vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Week 5: at Miami Dolphins
Week 6: at Dallas Cowboys
Week 7: vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Week 8: at Cincinnati Bengals
Week 9: vs. Cleveland Browns
Week 10: at Kansas City Chiefs
Week 11: at Houston Oilers
Week 12: vs. Washington Redskins
Week 13: vs. Denver Broncos
Week 14: at San Diego Chargers
Week 15: vs. Buffalo Bills
Week 16: at New York Giants
Standings
References
References
- "1985 Pittsburgh Steelers Media Guide".
- "1985 Pittsburgh Steelers Media Guide".
- "1986 Pittsburgh Steelers Media Guide".
- "1985 Pittsburgh Steelers".
- ''[[Pro-Football-Reference.com. Pro Football Reference]]''; [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198509080pit.htm Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers – September 8th, 1985]
- ''[[Pro-Football-Reference.com. Pro Football Reference]]''; [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198509160cle.htm Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns – September 16th, 1985]
- ''[[Pro-Football-Reference.com. Pro Football Reference]]''; [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198509220pit.htm Houston Oilers at Pittsburgh Steelers – September 22nd, 1985]
- ''[[Pro-Football-Reference.com. Pro Football Reference]]''; [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198509300pit.htm Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers – September 30th, 1985]
- ''[[Pro-Football-Reference.com. Pro Football Reference]]''; [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198510060mia.htm Pittsburgh Steelers at Miami Dolphins – October 6th, 1985]
- ''[[Pro-Football-Reference.com. Pro Football Reference]]''; [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198510130dal.htm Pittsburgh Steelers at Dallas Cowboys – October 13th, 1985]
- ''[[Pro-Football-Reference.com. Pro Football Reference]]''; [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198510200pit.htm St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh Steelers – October 20th, 1985]
- ''[[Pro-Football-Reference.com. Pro Football Reference]]''; [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198510270cin.htm Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals – October 27th, 1985]
- ''[[Pro-Football-Reference.com. Pro Football Reference]]''; [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198511030pit.htm Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers – November 3rd, 1985]
- ''[[Pro-Football-Reference.com. Pro Football Reference]]''; [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198511100kan.htm Pittsburgh Steelers at Kansas City Chiefs – November 10th, 1985]
- ''[[Pro-Football-Reference.com. Pro Football Reference]]''; [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198511170oti.htm Pittsburgh Steelers at Houston Oilers – November 17th, 1985]
- ''[[Pro-Football-Reference.com. Pro Football Reference]]''; [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198511240pit.htm Washington Redskins at Pittsburgh Steelers – November 24th, 1985]
- ''[[Pro-Football-Reference.com. Pro Football Reference]]''; [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198512010pit.htm Denver Broncos at Pittsburgh Steelers – December 1st, 1985]
- ''[[Pro-Football-Reference.com. Pro Football Reference]]''; [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198512080sdg.htm Pittsburgh Steelers at San Diego Chargers – December 8th, 1985]
- ''[[Pro-Football-Reference.com. Pro Football Reference]]''; [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198512150pit.htm Buffalo Bills at Pittsburgh Steelers – December 15th, 1985]
- ''[[Pro-Football-Reference.com. Pro Football Reference]]''; [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198512210nyg.htm Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Giants – December 21st, 1985]
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