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| 1934 Pittsburgh Pirates season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Art Rooney |
| Head coach | Luby DiMeolo |
| Home field | Forbes Field |
| Results | |
| Record | 2–10 |
| Division place | 5th NFL Eastern |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
The 1934 Pittsburgh Pirates season was the team's second season following its formation during the previous year. The team, which would later be renamed the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1940, began the season with a new head coach, Luby DiMeolo. Despite the change in leadership, the Pirates once again finished in 5th place in the NFL's Eastern Division.
The Pirates endured a dismal 2–10 season, during which they were shut out in six games and scored more than 10 points in only two games.
A notable storyline from the season was the arrival of All-Pro and future Hall of Famer John McNally, who joined the team for one season after playing with the Green Bay Packers. However, McNally's time with the Pirates had little impact, and he returned to the Packers the following season.
Another defining feature of the 1934 Pirates was their "jailbird" uniforms. These uniforms, which featured horizontal stripes, were mocked by opponents and fans alike, as the team was frequently compared to convicts. While the modern-day Pittsburgh Steelers wore a throwback version of these uniforms from 2012 to 2016 (albeit with updated black and gold colors, leading to the "bumblebee" nickname), the original "jailbird" uniforms were only used during the 1934 season due to widespread ridicule.