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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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Memorable Moments by Former Pittsburgh Athletes
We have had a lot of iconic moments in Pittsburgh sports, but in this episode, we are going to look back on some guys who once played for a Pittsburgh team and…
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REWIND: Pitt's Basketball Renaissance
In this episode, we explore how a former child actor named Jamie Dixon turned Pitt's basketball program into a national powerhouse, and how it fell apart just…
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Larry Legend
On this episode, we will dive into the amazing career of Larry Fitzgerald, a legend on and off the field. From his time at Pitt to his career in the NFL, he…
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REWIND: The Greatest Moment in Pittsburgh Sports History
In this episode, we will cover arguably the biggest moment in the history of sports. It was a play that gave Pittsburgh the most improbable championship win in…
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Joe Greene the Diva?!
What would you call a Steelers player who threw tantrums on the field, repeatedly took selfish penalties, spit on a reporter, and quit on his team? Most people…
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BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - Feb 2025
We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Will the Steelers make Justin Fields their 2025…
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REWIND: False Narratives in Pittsburgh Sports
Did the Steelers really get handed Super Bowl XL by the refs? Were the Pirates really handicapped by MLB’s lack of a salary cap? Did AB only go nuts after that…
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Art Rooney Stories
There is no figure in Pittsburgh sports history who is more beloved than The Chief, and over the course of doing this podcast, we have uncovered a bunch of…
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REWIND: Defunct Pittsburgh Sports Venues
There were places where some of the most cherished and legendary Pittsburgh sports moments happened. Unfortunately they all saw there prime come and go, and…
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Pittsburgh Spirit Memories with Patrick McCarthy
The Pittsburgh Spirit captured the hearts of fans in the 1980’s and made indoor soccer a must-see sporting event. At their peak, the Spirit were so popular…
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REWIND: Rise and Fall Stories
There are a handful of sports figures who found success and fame in Pittsburgh, but then saw their careers quickly take a turn for the worse. We delve into the…
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BONUS EPISODE: Pgh Sports Current Events - Jan 2025
Our hosts take a pause from talking about Pittsburgh sports history to chat about some current events. Should the Steelers move on from Mike Tomlin? What does…
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The Streak
Between 1974 and 1989, the Penguins played 42 games in Philadelphia and never won even once! After 15 years of ineptitude, the Pens not only broke the streak…
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REWIND: The Great QB Dilemma
This week's podcast takes us back to 1996, when the Steelers faced a dilemma at the QB position after their Super Bowl starter headed into free agency. They…
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The Most Improbable Steelers Run
In 1989, the Steelers were coming off of their worst season in ages. Not much was expected of them, especially after losing their first two games of the season…
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REWIND: The Agony of Defeat
Experts say the best way to process trauma is to talk about it, and we Pitt football fans have experienced a lot of gut-wrenching moments over the…
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Pittsburgh Sports Holiday Moments
Tis the season for some Pittsburgh sports holiday memories! The Steelers, Penguins, and Pitt have all had some memorable moments on Christmas and Thanksgiving…
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REWIND: Guys You Forgot Played for Pittsburgh
What do the guy who made the greatest tackle in Super Bowl history, the guy who hit the most famous homerun of the past 40 years, and the guy who Mike Tomlin…
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Acts of Kindness
Pittsburgh is a town where people have each other’s back, and that spirit has been embodied by the sports figures who have played here. In this episode, we…
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REWIND: Greatest Overtime Games
There is nothing more exciting in sports than overtime. The game is all on the line and in sudden death, the end can come out of nowhere. In this episode, we…
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The Immaculate Franco Harris
In this episode, we celebrate the legendary life and career of Steelers Hall of Famer Franco Harris. Franco made a huge impact on the field, and his influence…
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REWIND: The Steelers Go All In For a Championship
The Steelers are known today for building consistently competitive teams through the draft and measured free agent signings, but it wasn’t always that way…
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Steelers-Ravens: The Greatest Season
We are excited to announce an all new book detailing the history of the Steelers-Ravens rivalry! In this episode, we will give you a preview of the book by…
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REWIND: Pittsburgh's Second Golden Age
Every so often a run of iconic players, moments, and championships all happen in a compact space of time simultaneously. In Pittsburgh, the 1970’s saw that…
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1997 Steelers with Levon Kirkland
The 1997 Steelers season featured thrilling comebacks and a near Super Bowl trip, and arguably the best player on that team was LB Levon Kirkland. Levon joins…
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REWIND: 2008 Winter Classic: The Penguins Coming Out Party
We revisit the inaugural Winter Classic, an unforgettable game with a thrilling finish. It was not only a coming out party young stars Sidney Crosby, Kris…
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Who Was Gabe Rivera?
Gabriel Rivera is known for one thing in Pittsburgh: the guy who the Steelers selected over Dan Marino in the draft. The fact that Rivera's career then ended…
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REWIND: Biggest Personalities in Pittsburgh Sports History
In this episode we will look at the Pittsburgh sports characters who were larger than life. Some of these players were hall of famers and some saw their…
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The Turnpike Rivalry: Steelers vs Browns
The Steelers and Browns have been battling each other for over 70 years, and there has been no shortage of memorable moments, interesting characters, and bad…
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REWIND: When the Penguins Joined the Red Army
After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, the famed Russian Red Army hockey team needed financial help to stay afloat. The help came from an unlikely…
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The Lost Audio - Volume 2
Once again we dug up some memorable audio that you may have never heard before: Art Rooney’s sage advice, Steelers in Hollywood, a forgotten Pirates…
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REWIND: The Three Steelers Coaches
In this episode, we delve into the remarkable legacy of the Pittsburgh Steelers through the lens of their legendary coaching trio since 1969: Chuck Noll, Bill…
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Myron Memories with Elizabeth Cope & Dan Joseph
This week we talk to author Dan Joseph and Myron Cope's daughter Elizabeth. Together they have written an all new book about the legendary Steelers broadcaster…
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REWIND: Fun Facts About Pittsburgh Sports (Volume 1)
We will (attempt to) regale you with many fascinating and little known facts about Pittsburgh sports history. Impress your friends with the vast wealth of…
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The Mixed History of Pirates Prospects
Each year Baseball America names its top prospect for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and seemingly every year the fans get excited about the possibility of said…
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REWIND: History of the Steelers-Bengals Rivalry
When people think of fierce Steelers rivalries throughout the years, they often think of the Ravens, Browns, Raiders, or even Cowboys. But the Steelers have…
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Greatest Steelers Defensive Plays
The Steelers have historically been known for their great defense, and along the way their defensive unit has made memorable and even Super Bowl winning plays…
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REWIND: Nobody Rivals Pitt
We dive deep into the storied rivalries that define Pitt athletics. From the legendary "Backyard Brawl" to the intense battles against Penn State and Notre…
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Famous Feuds
We combed through the Pittsburgh Sports Memories archives to bring you 10 stories of feuds involving Pittsburgh sports figures. Some were with opponents, some…
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REWIND: Pittsburgh Media Legends
We cover the notable radio, print, and TV personalities who brought us closer to our favorite teams. Some of these folks were the soundtrack for our favorite…
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Final Games of Pittsburgh Sports Legends
The final games of Pittsburgh sports legends featured a wide range of characteristics. While some legends got to have a storybook finale, others had the end…
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REWIND: Homegrown Stars Who Had Success Elsewhere
Staying home is great but sometimes you have to leave home to have a great adventure. In this episode we will look at the prominent sports personalities who…
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1970's Memories with Jim Bellano
We chat with author Jim Bellano to discuss his new book “Fond Memories From the Forgettable Decade: A Sports Fan's Attempt to Rehabilitate the 1970s”. Jim…
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REWIND: Biggest Mistakes
In life, people’s mistakes can be opportunities for growth and reflection, but in sports, they torment us as fans for years to come! In this episode, we will…
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A Man Called Pops
For over 20 years, Willie Stargell blasted home runs in Pittsburgh. Later in his career he became known as pops and was the key figure on the championship run…
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REWIND: Favorite Games
Some games result in a championship, some games feature an iconic last-second play, and some games are just special for no other reason than our personal…
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Pittsburgh Sports TV Intro's
Most of us consume the majority of our sports via TV, and the introductions to these games - with their iconic theme music, voiceovers, and shots of our city -…
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REWIND: The Steelers Soap Opera Season
The 2017 season featured all kinds of drama - a National Anthem controversy, the death of the owner, a holdout from the star RB, the messy mid-season exit of…
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Memorable Trades
Much like the stock market, great trades can make or break your chances for success. A good deal can set your team up for a championship, while a bad trade can…
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REWIND: Alternate Pittsburgh Sports Timelines
Drawing inspiration from Back to the Future II, we will look back at some significant moments in Pittsburgh sports history and present an alternate timeline…
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The Construction and Collapse of the 1990's Steelers
After years of disappointment in the 1980’s, new GM Tom Donahoe quickly built the Steelers into a Super Bowl contender in the 1990’s via a handful of shrewd…
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REWIND: How Two Fans Nearly Destroyed the Pirates
Dale Shiffman and Kevin Koch were die-hard Pirates fans who found themselves entrenched in one of Major League Baseball’s biggest ever scandals - one that…
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Cheap Shots
Physical play is part of sports but when lines are crossed, our opinion of what constitutes a “cheap shot” is often defined by the players and teams involved…
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REWIND: Pittsburgh Sports Traditions
Local songs, gametime rituals, popular chants from the fans - many sports teams have traditions but none are quite as memorable as the ones in Pittsburgh…
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The Pens' First Cup
The Pittsburgh Penguins were a wayward franchise even after drafting Mario Lemieux, but after years of disappointment, the 1991 Pens put together a season for…
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REWIND: Pittsburgh vs The Refs
As English poet Alexander Pope once said to "err is human but to forgive is divine" but hey - a championship wasn't on the line so what did he know! We will…
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The Steelers vs Oilers/Titans Rivalry
The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Houston Oilers (and later the Tennessee Titans) had a fierce rivalry. The years of them being the two best teams in the NFL…
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REWIND: Top 10 ALMOST Miracle Plays
We will look at 10 plays that, had things gone just a little bit differently, would have been celebrated as iconic moments in Pittsburgh sports history. REWIND…
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The Championship Winning Score
In this episode we will look at the game winning score of all 16 Pittsburgh pro sports championships. Some were dramatic while some were ho-hum. Some were made…
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REWIND: Teams That Aren't Here Anymore
Not all pro sports teams in Pittsburgh have had the staying power like the Pirates, Penguins, or Steelers. Much like Westview Park, Service Merchandise, or…