1940
Pittsburgh's football team, The Pirates changed their name to The Steelers
1943
The Pittsburgh Steelers merge with the Philadelphia Eagles for the 1943 NFL season
1944
West Miffliin became a municipality
1944
The 12th Major League Baseball All-Star Game is held at Forbes Field July 11th
1944
The Pittsburgh Steelers merge with the Chicago Cardinals for the 1944 NFL season
1946
David L. Lawrence (democrat) became Pittsburgh's 51st mayor
1949
Eat N Park opened June 6th in Homestead