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Pittsburgh Sports Memories
Two lifelong fans take a look at the memorable moments, teams, and characters that make up the storied history of Pittsburgh sports.
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- Pittsburgh Sports Memories
Favorite Non-Pittsburgh Sports Moments (Part 1)
We have been blessed with so many great Pittsburgh sports moments over the years, but there are also a lot of great sports moments that do not involve our…
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BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - November 5, 2026
We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Are the Steelers contenders or are the Browns…
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REWIND: Barry Bonds: The Scourge of Pittsburgh
Barry Bonds is the single most polarizing sports figure of this generation, and his time in Pittsburgh was marked by superb performances along with numerous…
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BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - October 29, 2026
We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Why does the Steelers offense look so much better…
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The Holy Grail
The T206 Honus Wagner baseball card is the rarest, most iconic sports collectible ever. The few cards still in existence sell for millions of dollars. In this…
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BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - October 22, 2026
We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. How did the Steelers turn that game around in…
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REWIND: Pittsburgh Sports in Movies
Pittsburgh has been the setting for many movies over the years. In this episode, we will be channeling our inner Siskel and Ebert to rate the films in which a…
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BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - October 15, 2026
We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. How did it take this long for us to realize that…
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The Steelers Head Coaching Tree (Part 2)
“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom." — Aristotle Some guys are destined for greatness, while others are better suited as a second banana. Among…
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BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - October 8, 2026
We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Who is responsible for the Joey Porter Jr. mess?…
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REWIND: Super Bowl XIV
The Steelers have won six Super Bowls, and arguably the least remembered of all of them was Super Bowl XIV. That year’s team was nowhere near as dominant as…
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BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - October 1, 2026
We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. What changed for the Steelers offense against…
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The Steelers Head Coaching Tree (Part 1)
“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom." — Aristotle Some guys are destined for greatness, while others are better suited as a second banana. Among…
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BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - September 24, 2026
We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Can the Steelers offensive woes be fixed? Is there…
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REWIND: Untold Stories - Volume 2
Bill Cowher's near career-ending mistake, the Pirates' misguided decision to honor a dead mascot, a Pittsburgh announcer's regrettable on-air statement, New…
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BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - September 17, 2026
We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Is the Steelers offense mediocre again or is Week…
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Fans Gone Wild!
Pittsburgh sports fans are incredibly passionate about their teams. It’s what makes us arguably the most devoted set of fans in the world! However, sometimes…
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BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - September 10, 2026
We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Are the recent trades of Broderick Jones and Kaleb…
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REWIND: Top 33 Players of All-Time
Who is the greatest Pittsburgh sports star of all time? We did a countdown of the 100 best players in the history of Pittsburgh sports. This was our top 33…
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The 9/11 Steelers Season
As we approach the 25th anniversary of September 11th, we revisit the remarkable 2001 Steelers season. In a year when football helped a grieving nation heal…
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REWIND: The Pitt Hall of Famers
Pitt has an unusual amount of NFL Hall of Fame players from its football program – more than other more storied programs that may be located in the same state…
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PA Sports History with David Finoli and Tom Rooney
We talk to the authors of a new book that covers everything from Immaculate Reception to Wilt Chamberlain's 100 point game to the history of Pittsburgh sports…
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REWIND: Captains of the Pirates Ship
The Pittsburgh Pirates have had four managers in the modern era of baseball who have had success. Two of them won championships and the other two came close…
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BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - August 2026
We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Can the trade deadline deals save the Pirates…
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Turning Points of the Pittsburgh Steelers
How does an organization go from a laughingstock to a model franchise? Every team has moments that determine the direction of the franchise for years to come…
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REWIND: The Surprising History of Steelers vs 49ers
We take a look back at the surprising history between two of the NFL's most successful franchises: the Pittsburgh Steelers and the San Francisco 49ers. While…
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The Cobra with Dave Jordan
Dave Parker enjoyed a dynamic and accomplished career with the Pirates. In the final chapter of his life, he authored a compelling autobiography filled with…
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REWIND: Pittsburgh Sports Tragedies
Pittsburgh sports history has its sad share of overdoses, suicides, and accidental deaths. In this episode, we will look back on these stories and remember the…
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Whatever Happened To That Guy?
Not everyone gets remembered. Some people are remembered briefly, then fade away just as quickly. In this episode, we review some of the Pittsburgh sports…
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REWIND: Greatest Moments That No One Remembers
Pittsburgh sports history is full of great moments. Some are celebrated regularly and ingrained deeply with the fanbase. But then there are other great moments…
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The Surprising History of Pirates vs Giants
The rivalry between the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants is far richer - and stranger - than most fans realize. It is a century‑long tangle of…
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REWIND: Pittsburgh's Best Wingmen
Everyone needs a good wingman, like Batman and Robin or Simon and Garfunkel. A good wingman is key to winning. They may not be the superstar or the focal point…
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I'm Going to Disney World!
All the major North American leagues have an MVP award. The question always arises: what makes a player the most valuable in each sport? Is it individual…
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BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - June 2026
We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Did the Penguins make the right move in bringing…
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REWIND: The Three Lost Rings
In this episode we will take a look back at the greatest seasons of each of Pittsburgh's pro sports franchises where the team fell short of a championship –…
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The Pitt Payoff
After nearly 50 years of heartbreak and gut-wrenching moments, the 2021 Pitt football team put together a run for the ages. In this episode, we look back on…
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REWIND: Pittsburgh Sports Conspiracy Theories
In this episode we will review some of the conspiracy theories surrounding Pittsburgh sports. Were the Steelers robbed of a Super Bowl? Did the NHL rig things…
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The Bus
Never has a player fit so perfectly with the identity of his team and the city he represented as Jerome Bettis. His smash-mouth style and gregarious…
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REWIND: The Freak Show Pirates
In 1997, the Pirates jettisoned all of their remaining players from the division winning teams of the early 1990’s to start a complete rebuild. They were left…
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BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - May 2026
We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Do the Pirates have room for improvement? Is Drew…
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Announcers We Love to Hate!
Announcers are part of every game, but not all of them make the experience better. With help from our listeners, we assembled a list of the broadcasters…
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REWIND: Hines Ward: The Man Nobody Believed In
On this episode we will look back on the career of Hines Ward. He was a third round draft pick who the Steelers tried to replace multiple times and who was…
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Sid Bream's Remarkable Journey
Few athletes in Pittsburgh sports history inspire the mix of admiration and heartbreak that Sid Bream does - loved by Pirates fans, yet forever tied to one of…
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REWIND: Better Lucky Than Good!
Hall of Fame pitcher Lefty Gomez famously said that he would rather be lucky than good. Pittsburgh sports history is packed with great teams and talented…
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BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - April 2026
We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Did the Steelers win free agency? What is the…
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Are You Ready For Some Football?
During the 1980s, 1990s, and even into the 2000s, America asked itself one question every Monday night in the fall: Are you ready for some football? For years…
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REWIND: Things to Do in Denver When You've Been Shot: The Joey Porter Story
In this episode, we dive into the story of one of the most unique players ever to wear a Steelers uniform - Joey Porter. Known for his fiery personality and…
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When Everyone Was Winning
It’s been a decade since Pittsburgh last saw all three of its pro teams truly in the championship hunt at the same time. In this episode, we look back at the…
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REWIND: Forgotten Sports Years: 2007
In this episode we will take a look back at 2007 – a year that didn’t see any Pittsburgh sports championships but did see an arena drama for the Penguins, a…
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BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - March 2026
We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. What do the dismal NFLPA rankings say about…
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Athletes Who Killed Pittsburgh
Being a fan can be a truly exhilarating experience. The highs of a championship win can lift not only a fan base, but an entire city, into a great mood…
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REWIND: Hero, Bum, or Meh
What is the difference between a sports figure being revered or reviled? In this episode we will look at the mixed legacies of a handful of coaches, athletes…
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The Biggest Rivalry of the 1970's
The Steelers and Raiders were two of the defining teams of the decade, opposites in almost every way. Pittsburgh was a homegrown powerhouse built through the…
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REWIND: The Most Thankless Job in Pittsburgh
In our latest episode, we will delve into the history of the most hated role in Pittsburgh sports: Steelers offensive coordinator. Only a handful of men have…
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BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - February 2026
We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Is Mike McCarthy the right hire for the Pittsburgh…
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Echoes of September 15th
September 15, 2019 marked a turning point in Steelers history. What happened that afternoon didn't just shape the rest of that season, it set off ripples that…
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REWIND: A Tale of Two Seasons
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. It was the age of being favored to win the Big East championship, it was the age probably finishing fifth…
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Steelers-Giants: Surprising Connections
No two NFL franchises share a connection as unique as the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Giants. Linked by family ownership, shared players, and…
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BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - January 15, 2026
We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. After a better-than-expected season, how did the…
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REWIND: Rants and Meltdowns
We’ve all had our moments when we are upset and say or do things that we regret later. Sports figures are no different, and throughout the history of…