Pittsburgh Sports Memories

Pittsburgh sports history is full of great teams featuring superstar players, but much of the success that those teams have had would not have been possible without a supporting cast. In this episode we’ll list our favorite players who were not big stars but who left an indelible mark during their time in Pittsburgh. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Face...

Rookie quarterbacks ending winning streaks, missed field goals, and the greatest regular season record in team history. A season with a disappointing ending that is one of the most memorable in history. The 2004 Steelers season proves the old saying its always darkest before the dawn. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook

We’ll look back at one of the most dramatic moments in Penguins history. It's a goal that - according to some (including Jaromir Jagr, the guy who scored it) - literally saved the franchise from extinction. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook

We’ll take a look at the pre-1970’s Steelers, a franchise which was (unlike today) consistently one of the worst in football. The phrase often associated with those teams was "same old Steelers". But this era also featured a lot of interesting stories and characters you may have never known about. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook

On this episode we will delve into Pitt’s controversial 2004 football season, which ultimately became a pivotal year for them. It will follow Coach Harris and all the twists and turns of this very unusual year, and showcasing some vital background. All of this leading up to the dramatic moment of Harris’ firing, and the aftermath of the team not making it back to relevance for another 4 seasons. C...

In this episode we’ll count down the list of Pittsburgh’s all-time most hated sports personalities. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook

The motto for the 1995 Steelers was “three more yards” based on the disappointing way that the previous season had ended. It was a season full of big moments and memorable games that resulted in a trip to Super Bowl XXX. And while the Steelers literally got those three yards, their championship dreams ultimately vanished into the arms of Larry Brown. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Foll...

In 2012, the Penguins faced the archrival Flyers in a first round playoff series. It quickly dissolved into the ugliest display of defense and sportsmanship in franchise history. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook

After suffering through the longest losing season streak in the history of professional sports, the 2013 Pirates finally turned things around, resulting in one of the most unforgettable moments ever against the Reds in the Wild Card Game. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook

The Steelers have had just 7 losing seasons since 1972, but 4 of those came between 1985-91. In this episode we will look back on the only era during the last half century when the Steelers were truly a bad team. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook

Expectations were high for the the 2008-09 Penguins but the season did not go according to plan. Nevertheless a group of young stars led by Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin found their way back to the Stanley Cup Finals. On this episode we will dive into all of the memorable moments from a wild championship run - from an unexpected coaching change to the "Philadelphia hush" to a save for...

On the evening of December 1, 2007, West Virginia University and its fans prepared to celebrate the greatest athletics achievement in school history. They were about to play for the college football national championship and with arguably their most talented team ever, they were in good position to win it too. All they had to do first was dispose of a 4-7 Pitt team who they were favored to beat by...

We take a look back at one of the strangest and wildest seasons in Steelers history. In 2002, the Steelers turned to an insurance salesman to lead their offense and it led to some unforgettable moments. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook