How does an organization go from a laughingstock to a model franchise? Every team has moments that determine the direction of the franchise for years to come. In this episode, we explore the rise of the Pittsburgh Steelers from a sad-sack franchise to the NFL's flagship organization.

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We take a look back at the surprising history between two of the NFL's most successful franchises: the Pittsburgh Steelers and the San Francisco 49ers. While never a true rivalry for either team, this series has seen its fair share of great games and crazy moments.

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Dave Parker enjoyed a dynamic and accomplished career with the Pirates. In the final chapter of his life, he authored a compelling autobiography filled with untold stories, wild nights, and hard-earned lessons from his time in Pittsburgh and beyond. In this episode, we talk with his co-author Dave Jordan about bringing that remarkable story to life.

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Pittsburgh sports history has its sad share of overdoses, suicides, and accidental deaths. In this episode, we will look back on these stories and remember the lives of the Pittsburgh sports figures who were taken from us way too soon.

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Not everyone gets remembered. Some people are remembered briefly, then fade away just as quickly. In this episode, we review some of the Pittsburgh sports figures who had one shining moment or careers shrouded in mediocrity. These were players who hung around briefly before falling into the dustbin of sports history, swept away by our failing memories and desire to stay focused on the present.

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Pittsburgh sports history is full of great moments. Some are celebrated regularly and ingrained deeply with the fanbase. But then there are other great moments which, for a variety of reasons, have been long forgotten by the Pittsburgh sports faithful. In this episode we will relive those moments and give them the much needed credit they deserve!

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The rivalry between the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants is far richer - and stranger - than most fans realize. It is a century‑long tangle of postseason showdowns, bizarre trades, old‑timey feuds, and a fight that required police intervention! Along the way many baseball greats donned both uniforms, including four National League MVP's. We dive into all of that and more as we explore the surprising history between these two fabled baseball clubs.

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Everyone needs a good wingman, like Batman and Robin or Simon and Garfunkel. A good wingman is key to winning. They may not be the superstar or the focal point of the team, but without them the team wouldn't have been successful. So on this episode we look at some of these forgotten supporting cast guys - really good players who aren’t often remembered as Pittsburgh sports legends.

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 All the major North American leagues have an MVP award. The question always arises: what makes a player the most valuable in each sport? Is it individual performance, or is it how they contributed to the team? This truly subjective award has led to some interesting and controversial outcomes. In this podcast, we look at all the MVP awards that have been won over the course of Pittsburgh sports.

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We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. Did the Penguins make the right move in bringing back Evgeni Malkin? Which of the 4 Steelers QB's will be the odd man out after training camp? Can the Pirates stay in contention in a tough NL Central? We cover all of that and more in this special bonus episode of the podcast.

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