Pittsburgh Sports
Title | Pittsburgh Sports PDF eBook |
Author | Randy Roberts |
Publisher | University of Pittsburgh Press |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2002-09-22 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 9780822957737 |
Summer afternoons at Forbes Field, playoff Sundays with the Steelers, winter nights at the Igloo cheering for Mario and the Penguins: Pittsburgh Sports captures all that and more. With stories from sports fans, historians, and former athletes, Pittsburgh Sports mixes personal experiences with team histories to capture the full range of what it means to be a sports fan—in Pittsburgh, or, by extension, anywhere. A book that can be read cover-to-cover, or in bits and pieces, Pittsburgh Sports includes chapters on the ill-fated Pittsburgh Pipers, who won the American Basketball Association’s first championship, then folded four years later; the Pittsburgh Crawfords and the Homestead Grays, perennial Negro League powerhouses; Johnny Unitas, Joe Namath, Jim Kelly, Joe Montana, Dan Marino, and other legends of western Pennsylvania high school football; boxing’s illustrious past in the Iron City; football reminiscences by a former Steelers punter; and the ups and downs of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Pittsburgh Sports
Title | Pittsburgh Sports PDF eBook |
Author | Randy Roberts |
Publisher | University of Pittsburgh Pre |
Pages | 306 |
Release | 2000-02-22 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 0822972336 |
Summer afternoons at Forbes Field, playoff Sundays with the Steelers, winter nights at the Igloo cheering for Mario and the Penguins: Pittsburgh Sports captures all that and more. With stories from sports fans, historians, and former athletes, Pittsburgh Sports mixes personal experiences with team histories to capture the full range of what it means to be a sports fan—in Pittsburgh, or, by extension, anywhere.A book that can be read cover-to-cover, or in bits and pieces, Pittsburgh Sports includes chapters on the ill-fated Pittsburgh Pipers, who won the American Basketball Association's first championship, then folded four years later; the Pittsburgh Crawfords and the Homestead Grays, perennial Negro League powerhouses; Johnny Unitas, Joe Namath, Jim Kelly, Joe Montana, Dan Marino, and other legends of western Pennsylvania high school football; boxing's illustrious past in the Iron City; football reminiscences by a former Steelers punter; and the ups and downs of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
On the Clock: Pittsburgh Steelers
Title | On the Clock: Pittsburgh Steelers PDF eBook |
Author | Jim Wexell |
Publisher | Triumph Books |
Pages | 199 |
Release | 2022-11-01 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1637270674 |
An insider history of the Pittsburgh Steelers at the NFL draft. A singular, transcendent talent can change the fortunes of a football team instantly. Each year, NFL teams approach the draft with this knowledge, hoping that luck will be on their side and that their extensive scouting and analysis will pay off. In On the Clock: Pittsburgh Steelers, Jim Wexell explores the fascinating, rollercoaster history of the Steelers at the draft, from Terry Bradshaw through Troy Polamalu and beyond. Readers will go behind the scenes with top decision-makers as they evaluate, deliberate, and ultimately make the picks they hope will tip the fate of their franchise toward success. From seemingly surefire first-rounders to surprising late selections, this is a must-read for Steelers faithful and NFL fans eager for a glimpse at how teams are built.
Sandlot Seasons
Title | Sandlot Seasons PDF eBook |
Author | Rob Ruck |
Publisher | University of Illinois Press |
Pages | 284 |
Release | 1987 |
Genre | African American athletes |
ISBN | 9780252063428 |
A new preface updates this richly detailed look at the major role sport played in shaping Pittsburgh's black community from the Roaring Twenties through the Korean War. Rob Ruck reveals how sandlot, amateur, and professional athletics helped black Pittsburgh realize its potential for self-organization, expression, and creativity.
Their Life's Work
Title | Their Life's Work PDF eBook |
Author | Gary M. Pomerantz |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 480 |
Release | 2013-10-29 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1451691629 |
Drawn from personal interviews with the players themselves, a chronicle of the 1970s Pittsburgh Steelers, who won an unprecedented and unmatched four Super Bowls in six years.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Title | Pittsburgh Steelers PDF eBook |
Author | Todd Kortemeier |
Publisher | ABDO |
Pages | 35 |
Release | 2016-08-15 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 168077641X |
This title introduces readers to the Pittsburgh Steelers, providing exciting details about today's stars and going deep inside the key moments of the team's history. The title also features informative "fast facts," a timeline, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
The Best Pittsburgh Sports Arguments
Title | The Best Pittsburgh Sports Arguments PDF eBook |
Author | John Mehno |
Publisher | Sourcebooks, Inc. |
Pages | 370 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Athletes |
ISBN | 1402248016 |
Every sports fan knows that the only thing better than watching sports is arguing about them - picking the best, the worst and who will come out on top.