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 careers here flame out quickly, but all of them captivated fans with their unique disposition.

REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new episodes​

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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 blood during that time. In this episode, we will break up the rivalry into four separate eras and talk about the games that defined each one. We will also talk about why this rivalry is not as glorious as it used to be.

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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 partnership with the Pittsburgh Penguins. What followed was an incredibly strange journey as Pittsburgh capitalism tried to entrench itself in the new “wild west” Russia with a cast of characters which included actor Michael J. Fox, vice president Al Gore, the Russian mafia, and the Walt Disney company!

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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 controversy, and even some Bengals remorse! You will hear all that and more in our new volume of lost audio clips.

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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 Cowher, and Mike Tomlin. We delve into the successes and failures of each, and we discuss the unique coaching styles, philosophies, and pivotal moments that have defined these iconic leaders and kept the Steelers as perennial contenders in the NFL.

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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 called "Behind the Yoi". Get ready to hear some stuff you have never heard before about Myron's colorful career, and check out the link below to get this great new book!

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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 trivia that you will glean from this enlightening episode!

REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new episodes​

Facts that have been updated since we first recorded this:
- The Steelers finally beat the Rams in LA (in 2023)
- The Penguins have now lost a Game 7 on the road (in 2022 vs NY)
- Evgeni Malkin has indeed surpassed Kevin Stevens on penalty minutes
- Penguins now have a winning record against Vegas and a losing record against Seattle
- Two more retired numbers since the time of this recording (Franco Harris and Jaromir Jagr)
- Dick Groat and Bill Virdon have since passed away
- Bob Nutting is still a cheapskate

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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 prospect becoming a star. However, more often than not things have not worked out as planned. In this episode we will go through some of the hyped prospects of the past 30 years and tell their stories. We will also talk about whether or not current #1 prospect Paul Skenes may be the one to break the curse.

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