Pittsburgh Sports Memories

The short story is a truly American invention, refined by legendary authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, Washington Irving, John Steinbeck, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and even Stephen King. In honor of these authors—and in light of the American public’s notoriously short attention span—we will explore the many varied short stories of Pittsburgh sports, from triumphant to tragic to obscure. So gather up your Adderall and Ritalin and indulge y...

We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Are Mike Tomlin and John Harbaugh both at a similar crossroads this week? Have the Pirates actually turned a corner? Does Pitt's loss in the Military Bowl matter? We cover all of that and more in this special bonus episode of the podcast.

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The 1925 World Series is one of the most overlooked chapters in Pirates history. In this episode, we revisit the dramatic Game 7 victory and spotlight the key players and often controversial moments that led the Pirates to a championship.

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We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Was Steelers-Lions the craziest game of the decade? Did the refs do a good job or a bad job last week? Why did DK Metcalf decide to even engage with that guy? We cover all of that and more in this special bonus episode of the podcast.

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In this episode, we dive into some of the most fascinating “firsts” in Pittsburgh sports history. Who caught Ben Roethlisberger’s first career touchdown pass? Who was the Penguins’ very first draft pick? Which Pirates players homered in their first major league at-bat? We’ll answer those questions and more, and we will share some unforgettable — and often forgotten — stories along the way, featuring names that range from Honus Wagn...

We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Is Kenneth Gainwell the 2025 Steelers MVP? Why can't the Penguins hold a lead? Will Pittsburgh celebrate a second unheralded championship this fall? We cover all of that and more in this special bonus episode of the podcast.

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In this episode, we dive deep into Pitt's wild 2004 football season - a year that would become a turning point for the program. From behind-the-scenes tensions to dramatic on-field moments, we follow Head Coach Walt Harris through the highs, the lows, and the events that led to his controversial dismissal. We also examine how this pivotal season set the stage for a four-year struggle to reclaim relevance.

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We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Are the Steelers back on top of the division for good? Why did we not get a Pitt-Penn State bowl game? How much did the some controversial replay decisions help both the Penguins and Steelers this week? We cover all of that and more in this special bonus episode of the podcast.

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For much of their early history, the Penguins were a struggling franchise that often fought just to reach the playoffs and just as often fell short. Nothing captures that era better than the 1975 playoff series against the New York Islanders, when a young Penguins team built what seemed like an insurmountable lead, only to watch it disappear in one of the most memorable collapses in NHL history.

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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 do the Steelers do with Mike Tomlin at this point? Why does the person choosing the music at Acrisure Stadium think that the fans are idiots? Did Pitt have a successful season despite its disappointing loss at the end? We cover all of that and more in this special bonus episode of the podcast.

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It’s a sequel to one of our most popular episodes! We will once again delve into a list of interesting and little known facts about Pittsburgh sports history. Impress your friends with the vast wealth of trivia that you will glean from this second enlightening fun facts episode!

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We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Why did we all expect more from what seems to be a very average Steelers team? How can Pitt be so amazing and infuriating at the same time? How thankful are the Riverhounds for their first ever championship this Thanksgiving? We cover all of that and more in this special bonus episode of the podcast.

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The 2010 Pittsburgh Steelers season was arguably the strangest in team history. The team battled numerous controversies both on and off the field. Their star quarterback and linebacker were disciplined by the NFL, their star receiver, running back, and kicker were all unceremoniously jettisoned, and their offensive line was riddled with injuries. They overcame all of it to somehow make their way back to the Super Bowl, and their jo...

We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Why does Mike Tomlin get blamed for losses but not credited for wins? Is the ACC Championship Game still in reach for Pitt? How does the Ramsey-Chase Spitgate impact Tim's fantasy team? We cover all of that and more in this special bonus episode of the podcast.

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After a dream season brought the Steelers to the Super Bowl, they were poised to get their 6th Lombardi after taking a big lead late into the game thanks to some James Harrison heroics. But Kurt Warner and Larry Fitzgerald had different ideas. When it was all said and done, Super Bowl XLIII went down as arguably the greatest football game ever played. We'll do a deep dive into that game and relive the amazing memories from tha...

We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. What is the state of the Steelers season at the midway point? Can the Steelers still get a quality QB in next year's draft? Will the producers of Sudden Death re-release it in theaters for its 30th anniversary? We cover all of that and more in this special bonus episode of the podcast.

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In this episode, we'll look back on the way we experienced Pittsburgh sports growing up. We will talk about the experience of being a fan, like people smoking in the stands, being able to take almost anything into the stadium, and turning down the TV so we could listen to Myron. We will also talk about the things in sports that simply do not exist anymore, from multipurpose stadiums with Astroturf fields to the way NFL games a...

We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Is the Steelers turnover-driven defensive success sustainable? Is Pitt actually a legit contender for the CFP? Is a little adversity actually good for the young Penguins? We cover all of that and more in this special bonus episode of the podcast.

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The Immaculate Reception is the most famous play in sports history. Since everyone in the media has covered this moment ad nauseam, we will attempt to put a little different spin on it. We’ll cover more of the forgotten aspects of the play and because this is a podcast where we tell stories from a fan’s perspective, we will have a special guest – a fan who was actually at the game that day!

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