Pittsburgh Sports Memories

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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October 16, 2025 37 mins

We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Does an unexpected big lead in the division signal that the Steelers are true contenders? Does a hot start mean anything for the rebuilding Penguins? Does a freshman QB give new hope to Pitt's season? We cover all of that and more in this special bonus episode of the podcast.

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Have you ever felt like you have been treated unfairly? Well, join the club! In this episode, we look back at the times Pittsburgh fans, owners, and media have dished out some unjust treatment to athletes and organizations via coach firings, unpopular trades, award snubs, and other instances of poor treatment. So join us as we channel our inner victimhood and see if you agree whether or not Pittsburgh played fair.

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October 6, 2025 57 mins

In 2005, the Penguins assembled a team of veteran superstars, young talent, and a can’t miss rookie phenom named Sidney Crosby. They called this elite group the "X Force", and their mission was to lay waste to the rest of the NHL and capture the franchise’s third Stanley Cup. However, things did not exactly go according to plan, and the X Force quickly became one of the biggest disasters in Pittsburgh sports history. Yet ...

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We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. What's our take on the Steelers with a quarter of the season behind us? Is Eli Holstein finished at Pitt? Will a heartfelt plea from our host sway Bob Nutting into changing his ways? We cover all of that and more in this special bonus episode of the podcast.

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Over the years, an unsettling number of Steelers offensive linemen have faced battles far beyond the gridiron. Some wrestled with mental illness, others fell victim to violence, still others found themselves on the wrong side of the law or in the company of dangerous people. Many of their lives ended far too soon. Was it coincidence, bad luck, or something more? We dig into the troubled legacy of the Steelers’ offensive line in sea...

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September 22, 2025 60 mins

Fun fact: the University of Pittsburgh has sent a dozen QB's to the NFL since 1978, many of whom became starters. Some of them had legendary pro careers, some were total disasters, and some still don't have their full pro stories written yet. In this episode we will recap all of the Pitt quarterbacks who made it to the NFL.

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September 15, 2025 70 mins

We're back with the second installment of This or That, where we dive into some of the most debated topics in Pittsburgh sports. This round, we’re tackling questions like: Who was the better coach - Bill Cowher or Tom Coughlin? Which defense was more dominant - the 1976 Steelers or the 2000 Ravens? And how does Ben Roethlisberger stack up against his fellow Hall of Fame-era quarterbacks? We cover all that and more. Tune in, th...

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Pittsburgh and Detroit are both blue collar, rust belt towns who had to reinvent themselves in recent years, but the sports histories of these two cities are more entwined than you may realize. Over the years there have been rivalries, allegiance switching, scandals, and multiple championships won on the other city’s soil. We’ll take a close look at the rich Pittsburgh-Detroit sports history which involves everyone from Ty Cobb to ...

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We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. How good will Pitt be this season? Did fans overreact to the Cam Heyward hold-in? What does the Laffer Curve and the film Blue Chips have to do with the current state of the NFL? We cover all of that and more in this special bonus episode of the podcast.

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September 1, 2025 62 mins

As the Steelers and Jets gear up to open the season, we revisit the unexpected history between these two teams. While they aren't traditional rivals, their matchups over the years have delivered their fair share of controversy, tension, and memorable moments involving everyone from Joe Namath to Hines Ward to Aaron Rodgers.

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August 25, 2025 78 mins

In this episode, we dive into the messy, controversial, and sometimes downright awkward exits of Pittsburgh sports figures who didn’t get the farewell they (or the fans) expected. From prolonged sagas to instant implosions, we're revisiting the departures that left fans stunned. Who handled it with grace, and who crashed on the way out?

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August 18, 2025 63 mins

Coke or Pepsi? Ginger or Mary Ann? (or for the younger crowd, Taylor Swift or Sabrina Carpenter?) Chocolate or vanilla ice cream? Since the beginning of time, people have loved to argue over what’s best. As the '90s hip-hop group Black Sheep once said: “The choice is yours — this or that.” On this episode, we dive into Pittsburgh sports and settle some classic debates. Who was better? Let the games begin.

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August 11, 2025 51 mins

In this episode, we dig up the forgotten controversies of Pittsburgh sports that once made headlines and lit up sports talk radio. From the NFL snubbing the National Anthem at a Steelers game, to Mario Lemieux wanting to play for a team other than the Penguins, to the Browns risking their QB's life to beat the Steelers, and fan outrage over Roberto Clemente's statue, these stories sparked fury but faded from memory. We&ap...

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August 4, 2025 59 mins

We once again dive into the vault to unearth some surprising stories that you may not remember or may have never even heard - like the crazy story of how the Steelers landed Troy Polamalu, or the time that Penguins fans booed Sidney Crosby, or the tale of how a Pirates pitcher boldly upstaged from Bob Nutting, or how Pitt's incompetence accidentally exposed a rival's scandal. We've got those stories and more in this ...

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We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Is Oneil Cruz the most maddening player of this era? Are we excited about training camp? Are the Steelers really "all in" on the 2025 season or is that a nonsense narrative? We cover all of that and more in this special bonus episode of the podcast.

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July 28, 2025 63 mins

In this episode, we dive into the teams and players that Pittsburgh sports fans actually respect—those fierce opponents who pushed our favorite teams to be their very best. From heated matchups to legendary moments, we’re celebrating the adversaries who made the victories sweeter and the losses more meaningful. Tune in as we shine a spotlight on the rivals we love to hate and secretly admire.

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July 21, 2025 62 mins

The current Pirates might be struggling, but one team in franchise history stands out as the most disastrous of them all. In this episode, we dive into the story of a squad hastily assembled under dire conditions while hemorrhaging both money and talent, and at one point recording a home attendance of just 17 fans! This team didn’t just lose - they made history as the worst to ever wear a Pirates uniform.

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July 14, 2025 71 mins

We reflect on the 20+ years of drafts by Steelers GM Kevin Colbert. Which picks did he hit on, which ones did he miss on, and how did they contribute to his overall legacy as Steelers general manager?

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July 7, 2025 65 mins

In this episode we will take a look back at 1994 – a year that didn’t see any Pittsburgh sports championships but did see the peak of the Steelers-Browns rivalry, the rise of a 6-foot-11 superstar, a shocking finish to the Penguins season, and the entire sports world descending on Pittsburgh for not one, but two landmark sporting events. Also throw in some bizarre Steelers controversies and the wildest college football ending ever,...

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We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Should we start planning the Super Bowl parade now that Aaron Rodgers, Jalen Ramsey, and Jonnu Smith have joined with the Steelers? Does Oneil Cruz care at all about the Pirates? Did the Penguins restock their future in this year's draft? We cover all of that and more in this special bonus episode of the podcast.

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