QB Legend Blasts Steelers’ New Throwback Uniforms as 'Totally Unacceptable'

The Pittsburgh Steelers recently unveiled their 1933 throwback uniforms to much fanfare—but not everyone is impressed. In fact, one of the franchise’s most iconic figures has taken direct aim at the design, and he’s not holding back.

Speaking candidly on a local radio appearance, Hall of Fame quarterback and four-time Super Bowl champion Terry Bradshaw voiced his frustration with the new look, questioning both its authenticity and its respect for the franchise’s roots.

"It’s supposed to be a throwback, not a costume," Bradshaw said.
"There’s nothing about this that feels like 1933 — it feels made-up."

The comments have sparked heated debate across Steelers Nation. Some fans agree with Bradshaw, arguing that the bold, modernized accents feel too far removed from the gritty, no-frills aesthetic of the original 1933 team. Others believe it’s a fresh take on a classic concept, meant to celebrate history without being bound by it.

But for Bradshaw, who wore the black and gold with pride in the ‘70s and helped define what “Steelers football” means to this day, the criticism comes from a deeper place. “If you’re gonna honor the past,” he continued, “then actually honor it. Don’t just slap on a fake stripe and call it heritage.”

The Steelers have yet to respond directly, but internally, sources say the organization was prepared for a range of reactions—especially from longtime alumni. While the new throwbacks will still debut this season, Bradshaw’s comments have undeniably added fuel to an already polarizing rollout.

For a team steeped in tradition, image matters. And when one of your all-time greats says the uniform feels like a gimmick, it’s bound to hit a nerve.

One thing’s for sure: when it comes to Pittsburgh’s past, Terry Bradshaw will always speak his mind—no matter what jersey anyone’s wearing.