Pittsburgh Sports Memories

We will (attempt to) regale you with many fascinating and little known facts about Pittsburgh sports history. Impress your friends with the vast wealth of trivia that you will glean from this enlightening episode! REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new episodes​ Facts that have been updated since we first recorded this: - The...

Each year Baseball America names its top prospect for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and seemingly every year the fans get excited about the possibility of said prospect becoming a star. However, more often than not things have not worked out as planned. In this episode we will go through some of the hyped prospects of the past 30 years and tell their stories. We will also talk about whether or not curre...

When people think of fierce Steelers rivalries throughout the years, they often think of the Ravens, Browns, Raiders, or even Cowboys. But the Steelers have played more games against the Bengals in the past 50 years than they have any other team, and the rivalry has seen its share of big moments and extreme hatred. REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will...

The Steelers have historically been known for their great defense, and along the way their defensive unit has made memorable and even Super Bowl winning plays. In this episode, we will look back at some of the more significant moments in Steelers defensive history. Find Pittsburgh sports gear and support the show at Fanatics! Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Facebook Follow...

We dive deep into the storied rivalries that define Pitt athletics. From the legendary "Backyard Brawl" to the intense battles against Penn State and Notre Dame, we explore the matchups that have fueled the passion of Pitt fans for generations. REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new episodes​ Find Pittsburgh sports g...

We combed through the Pittsburgh Sports Memories archives to bring you 10 stories of feuds involving Pittsburgh sports figures. Some were with opponents, some were with teammates, and even some were with entire cities! These feuds created divisions that either motivated or damaged our favorite sports teams. Find Pittsburgh sports gear and support the show at Fanatics! Connect with the show: Visit...

We cover the notable radio, print, and TV personalities who brought us closer to our favorite teams. Some of these folks were the soundtrack for our favorite sporting events. Some of them informed us with inside information. Some of them even shocked us. But each had a voice and personality that was distinctly Pittsburgh. REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that...

The final games of Pittsburgh sports legends featured a wide range of characteristics. While some legends got to have a storybook finale, others had the end come because of sudden injury, because of tragedy, and even because of falling in love! In this episode, we will recount the last hurrahs of several local sports heroes. Find Pittsburgh sports gear and support the show at Fanatics! Connect wit...

 Staying home is great but sometimes you have to leave home to have a great adventure. In this episode we will look at the prominent sports personalities who were born and raised in Pittsburgh but who went on to have most of their success elsewhere. REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new episodes​ Find Pittsburgh sports gear a...

 We chat with author Jim Bellano to discuss his new book “Fond Memories From the Forgettable Decade: A Sports Fan's Attempt to Rehabilitate the 1970s”. Jim talks about how he as a New York kid became a huge fan of the Steelers and Pirates, and we get into some of the great memories from that era. Find Jim's book here: Amazon | Barnes & Noble Find Pittsburgh sports gear and support th...

 In life, people’s mistakes can be opportunities for growth and reflection, but in sports, they torment us as fans for years to come! In this episode, we will look at some the biggest on the field blunders in Pittsburgh sports history. There are some which we can laugh about and some which still evoke strong emotion, but all remind us that indeed no one is perfect. REWIND is a series of our favori...

For over 20 years, Willie Stargell blasted home runs in Pittsburgh. Later in his career he became known as pops and was the key figure on the championship run of 1979. A leader both on and off the field, Stargell's presence continues to loom large over the franchise. We take a deep dive into the life and career of this legendary Pittsburgh figure. Find Pittsburgh sports gear and support the s...

Some games result in a championship, some games feature an iconic last-second play, and some games are just special for no other reason than our personal experience with them. In this episode, our hosts discuss some of their favorite games which still hold a special place in their hearts. REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new...

Most of us consume the majority of our sports via TV, and the introductions to these games - with their iconic theme music, voiceovers, and shots of our city - always set the stage. In this episode, we will play some vintage opening intro’s to Pittsburgh sporting events from years past. Which ones do you remember most? Find Pittsburgh sports gear and support the show at Fanatics! Connect with the...

The 2017 season featured all kinds of drama - a National Anthem controversy, the death of the owner, a holdout from the star RB, the messy mid-season exit of one of the franchise's all-time great players, the Hall of Fame QB threatening to quit, and the best defensive player being shockingly paralyzed during a game. Somehow despite all of that, the Steelers put together the 3rd best record in...

Much like the stock market, great trades can make or break your chances for success. A good deal can set your team up for a championship, while a bad trade can further send your team into great malaise. In this episode, we will discuss some of the more memorable trades (both good and bad) in Pittsburgh sports history. Find Pittsburgh sports gear and support the show at Fanatics! Connect with the s...

Drawing inspiration from Back to the Future II, we will look back at some significant moments in Pittsburgh sports history and present an alternate timeline for what may have happened had things gone differently. REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new episodes​ Find Pittsburgh sports gear and support the show at Fanatics! Conn...

After years of disappointment in the 1980’s, new GM Tom Donahoe quickly built the Steelers into a Super Bowl contender in the 1990’s via a handful of shrewd drafts, trades, and free agent signings. But just as quickly as they were built, bad personnel moves and a feud with head coach Bill Cowher brought the Steelers right back to square one as the decade ended. Find Pittsburgh sports gear and supp...

Dale Shiffman and Kevin Koch were die-hard Pirates fans who found themselves entrenched in one of Major League Baseball’s biggest ever scandals - one that threatened to wipe their favorite team off the map forever. REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new episodes​ Find Pittsburgh sports gear and support the show at Fanatics! Co...

Physical play is part of sports but when lines are crossed, our opinion of what constitutes a “cheap shot” is often defined by the players and teams involved. In this episode we will cover the plays that were labeled by teams, media, and fans as dirty – some of which were against Pittsburgh athletes and some of which were inflicted by Pittsburgh athletes. Find Pittsburgh sports gear and support th...

Local songs, gametime rituals, popular chants from the fans - many sports teams have traditions but none are quite as memorable as the ones in Pittsburgh (admittedly we may be a little biased). On this episode of our podcast, we will look at our favorite traditions of the past and present. REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between ne...

The Pittsburgh Penguins were a wayward franchise even after drafting Mario Lemieux, but after years of disappointment, the 1991 Pens put together a season for the ages. This week we look back at that magical Stanley Cup run. Find Pittsburgh sports gear and support the show at Fanatics! Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook

As English poet Alexander Pope once said to "err is human but to forgive is divine" but hey - a championship wasn't on the line so what did he know! We will cover the many times the officials have made calls that have gone for or against our favorite local teams, and maybe find some emotional catharsis and closure along the way. REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports M...

The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Houston Oilers (and later the Tennessee Titans) had a fierce rivalry. The years of them being the two best teams in the NFL, the briefcase gift, the Commander Cody game, the fights and ejections - these two teams really did not like each other! While this is one of those teams we miss having  on our schedule every year, we can still look back on the memorable moment...

We will look at 10 plays that, had things gone just a little bit differently, would have been celebrated as iconic moments in Pittsburgh sports history. REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new episodes​ Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook