Pittsburgh Sports Memories

When the 2015-16 season began, the Penguins were a franchise in total disarray. By the end of the season, they were champions. We’ll take a look at the long road back to glory for Sidney Crosby and the Pens. 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...

As the Steelers get set to kickoff the 2023 season against the San Francisco 49ers, we will take a look back at the surprising history between these two highly successful NFL teams. While never a true rivalry for either franchise, this series has seen its fair share of great games and crazy moments. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook

We put together a March Madness-style bracket consisting of the best teams in Pittsburgh sports history. Who made the final four and who came out on top as the best team ever? Listen to our latest episode to find out. Note: If you want to follow along as you listen, the full bracket is here: Seeding Only | Completed REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we wil...

 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! Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow...

In 2002, the Steelers turned to an insurance salesman to lead their offense and what ensued was one of the strangest and wildest runs in Steelers history. We'll take a look back at that season in this week's episode. 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...

 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. Connect w...

The Steelers once hosted a playoff game against the San Diego Chargers that featured the wildest start in NFL history, crazy momentum swings, a last minute comeback, and a longstanding rift between two of the most famous Steeler players ever. It should have been one of the more memorable games in team history. Instead the events of that day have been mostly forgotten. Why? REWIND is a series of ou...

In this episode we will take a look back at the greatest seasons of each of Pittsburgh's pro sports franchises where the team fell short of a championship – the 1976 Steelers, the 1993 Penguins, and the 1927 Pirates. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook

Pittsburgh sports history is full of great moments, both on and off the field. Some delivered a championship, some helped launched dynasties, and some had ripple effects for years to come. These are moments that have entered into the Pittsburgh sports psyche and beyond. REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new episodes​ Connect...

In this episode we will review some of the conspiracy theories surrounding Pittsburgh sports. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines conspiracy theories as "a theory that explains an event or set of circumstances as the result of a secret plot by usually powerful conspirators." Some may be true, some are definitely false, but all will be fun to discuss. So put on your tin foil hat and jo...

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. REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we wi...

In 1997, the Pirates jettisoned all of their remaining players from the division winning teams of the early 1990’s to start a complete rebuild. They were left with a collection of nobodies with a payroll which topped out at a mere $9 million! Yet improbably, this team took the National League by storm and delivered a near miraculous result for its fans. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web F...

Art Rooney has become a larger-than-life icon in Pittsburgh sports. He founded the Steelers and kept them running through some lean years, and under his ownership they became one of the flagship franchises of the NFL. We will look back at the triumphs and failures of his tenure with the Steelers, and also talk about what really made him beloved during his life. REWIND is a series of our favorite P...

On this episode we will look back on the career of Hines Ward. He was a third round draft pick who the Steelers tried to replace multiple times and who was sometimes described as a dirty player, but he developed into one of the best wide receivers of his era. Known for his toughness, zealous blocking, and clutch plays that brought championships back to the city, Hines Ward is one of the most belov...

When the Penguins took the ice against the New Jersey Devils on May 2, 1999, the fate of the franchise was literally at stake. Jaromir Jagr's heroics that day not only saved the season, but according to some (including Jagr himself), it saved hockey in Pittsburgh. We will relive that moment and examine the claim that the Penguins wouldn't exist if not for that dramatic goal. REWIND is a...

Hall of Fame pitcher Lefty Gomez famously said that he would rather be lucky than good. Pittsburgh sports history is packed with great teams and talented players, but our teams were also the beneficiary of some good fortune along the way. In this episode, we’ll remember the luckiest breaks ever in Pittsburgh sports. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Faceb...

When the Steelers drafted Ben Roethlisberger in 2004, the plan was for him to sit on the bench and learn from veterans Tommy Maddox and Charlie Batch. Plans quickly changed when those two guys got hurt, and what followed was one of the most remarkable runs in Pittsburgh sports history. The rookie QB led the Steelers to their best regular season record in team history, defeating the elites of the N...

In this episode, we are going to cover one of the more unique players to ever be employed by the Steelers. We will look at all the twists and turns both on the field and off the field with the one and only Joey Porter (aka J-Peezy). 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...

 In this episode we will take a look back at 2007 – a year that didn’t see any Pittsburgh sports championships but did see an arena drama for the Penguins, a new coach for the Steelers, a massive controversy for the Pirates, and an epic upset for Pitt football. Also throw in a creepy new mascot, an MVP award, and the muddiest football game of the century, and you’ve got a memorable year in Pittsbu...

The 1995 Steelers had a clear mission: avenge the previous season's failure. In the AFC Championship Game, the Steelers had the ball on the 3 yard line with time for one final play and a shot at their first Super Bowl trip since the 70's. That play fell short and after an offseason which saw a lot of change, fans wondered if the team would ever get that close again. But the 1995 season b...

What is the difference between a sports figure being revered or reviled? In this episode we will look at the mixed legacies of a handful of coaches, athletes and owners of the major sports in Pittsburgh. In doing so, we will try to determine their true lasting impact on us fans. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook

Between 1993 and 2012, the Pittsburgh Pirates set a pro sports record by posting 20 consecutive losing seasons. The path to that dubious record was marked by horrific personnel decisions, mass incompetence, and a general desire by team ownership to put profit over winning. We’ll delve into the many lowlights of the biggest embarrassment in sports history. REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsbu...

In our latest episode, we will delve into the history of the most hated role in Pittsburgh sports: Steelers offensive coordinator. Only 12 men have ever had the distinction of holding this job. Some found success while others struggled, but they all had one thing in common: at least some portion of the fan base wanted them fired! Join us for an entertaining look back at the OC’s you loved to hate....

As fans, there are Pittsburgh sports personalities who we love, but there are also people who we love to hate! In this episode, we will remember some of the folks who drew the ire of the Pittsburgh fan base for actions both on and off the field. 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 o...