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Tales From Behind The Steel Curtain: The Best Stories of the '79 Steelers

Author : Jim Wexell
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1613214936
Total Pages : 231 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (132 download)

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Download or read book Tales From Behind The Steel Curtain: The Best Stories of the '79 Steelers written by Jim Wexell and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-01-31 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The "Immaculate Reception" may have started it all, but the 1979 Pittsburgh Steelers put the stamp on the modern era’s greatest sports dynasty. It’s not even a debate. No other National Football League team in the modern sports era—as defined by Nielson—won so much in so little time. The tag is sure to stay with the Steelers for a long, long time. Fans in Pittsburgh can thank NFL free agency, but only in part. They should really thank the ’79 Steelers for winning a fourth title when, really, the team should not have done so. The 1979 Steelers were not supposed to win a championship. The Steel Curtain was in decline, and the Houston Oilers were pounding on the door of the AFC. By the end of the season, of course, the banged-up Oilers were not to be feared, not with the San Diego Chargers gathering steam. In the NFC, the Dallas Cowboys could taste revenge, particularly after Steelers coach Chuck Noll had mocked them unmercifully following the previous year’s Super Bowl. However, the Steelers persevered. "We probably won it more on desire, football intellect," said Steelers defensive superstar "Mean" Joe Greene. Greene admitted that the defense was in decline. He even admitted his great career was in decline, but he never thought the end of the dynasty was near. Star quarterback Terry Bradshaw, on the other hand, with his career just taking off, knew the end was at hand, and after his greatest season, after his second of back-to-back Super Bowl Most Valuable Player awards, Bradshaw hinted at retirement. "I probably should have," he admits 25 years later. The 1979 season had exhausted Bradshaw, a topic he talks about in Tales from Behind the Steel Curtain. Greene also has plenty to say. So do their teammates and their coaches, not to mention the scouts, front office and support personnel, media, and fans. They all have tales to tell about the key season of one of the greatest dynasties the sports world has ever seen. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. Whether you are a New York Yankees fan or hail from Red Sox nation; whether you are a die-hard Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys fan; whether you root for the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, UCLA Bruins, or Kansas Jayhawks; whether you route for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, or Los Angeles Kings; we have a book for you. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Author : Jim Wexell
Publisher : Sports Publishing LLC
ISBN 13 : 1582619964
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (826 download)

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Download or read book Pittsburgh Steelers written by Jim Wexell and published by Sports Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2006 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that one former star for the Pittsburgh Steelers went on to lower the driving age to 16 as a member of his state's legislature? Or that one former Steeler now leads the St. Patrick's Day Parade every year in Chicago? Or that another owned a casino in Reno? And that's just the players from the dark ages of the Steelers' organization.Where have guys like Ted Marchibroda, Roy Jefferson, Frenchy Fuqua, Jack Lambert, and Dermontti Dawson gone? What about Levon Kirkland, Kevin Greene, Carnell Lake, Bubby Brister, Bruce Van Dyke, and Frank Lewis? The answers are inside. Men of Steel profiles a Who's Who list of Steeler greats, catching up with the former players while taking each for a nostalgic walk down memory lane. Through interviews with the players themselves-including Joe Greene, Dick Hoak, Rod Woodson, Donnie Shell, and Tunch Ilkin-fans can relive the past as well as catch up to the present.From Elbie Nickel and the second-most famous play in team history to the group from the 1960s that legendary writer Myron Cope once blasted for abstaining from alcohol, Men of Steel chronicles 60 years of Steelers history dating back to the 1940s. Most Steeler fans will enjoy recalling each player's athletic accomplishments, but this book also delivers the rest of the story-both on and off the field. For fans of Pittsburgh football, it gets no better than Men of Steel.

Don Nehlen's Tales from the West Virginia Sideline

Author : Don Nehlen
Publisher : Sports Publishing LLC
ISBN 13 : 159670022X
Total Pages : 189 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (967 download)

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Download or read book Don Nehlen's Tales from the West Virginia Sideline written by Don Nehlen and published by Sports Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2006 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Don Nehlen's Tales from the West Virginia, the man that is considered to be the most successful coach in West Virginia history talks about his 21-year tenure in his own words.When Coach Nehlen arrived in Morgantown in December, 1979, he had a large task in front of him -- turn a losing team into a force to be reckoned with. In this book, he shares how he made it happen. Coach Nehlen discusses his theories about coaching, the staff that supported him, and the strategies that he employed to create a stronger team. He shares stories about some of his best players like Major Harris, Barret Green, Rich Braham, and Marc Bulger. He gives the play by play for some of his biggest wins and most disappointing losses. Coach Nehlen guides you through his 1988 and 1993 undefeated seasons. In addition, he shares his Hall of Fame experience with you, and muses about the future of college football.

Double Yoi!

Author : Myron Cope
Publisher : Sports Publishing LLC
ISBN 13 : 1596700696
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (967 download)

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Download or read book Double Yoi! written by Myron Cope and published by Sports Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2006 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now lengthily updated to include Myron Cope's odyssey into retirement and the Steelers' breathtaking Super Bowl XL run, this entertaining, revealing memoir of the Pittsburgh writer-turned-broadcaster recounts memories and behind-the-scenes stories from a career that many call truly special. No broadcaster has come even close to matching his stretch of 35 years as radio color analyst for an NFL team's games -- in Cope's case, the five-time Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers. He now returns to his earlier profession of writer-author and gives you even further insight into the performers who have inspired the Steelers Nation. Their path to the top is reflected in observ-ations he offers with admiration, amusement, and blunt criticism.Seasoned with laugh-out-loud anecdotes and touching vignettes, Double Yoi! shares Cope's most personal moments, from labor pains in birthing the "Terrible Towel" to the reason behind his charity work with the physically and mentally afflicted -- among them, his son Danny -- to his emotional dedication to his late wife, Mildred, who died after a long battle with cancer. The author's most embarrassing moments, including getting the hook during his Pro Football Hall of Fame acceptance remarks, are here as well.Famed for his raspy voice and incendiary style, Myron Cope transcended mere broadcasting to become part of the Pittsburgh Steelers mythos and a football legend. From firsthand experiences, Cope brings his takes on the famous, such as Terry Bradshaw, Muhammad Ali, the Dallas "Cryboys," and Bill Cowher. Cope also explains how he helped John F. Kennedy become America's first Catholic President and how Frank Sinatra nearly cost him his job. You'll alsolearn why he was kidnapped by Franco's Italian Army and how his birth name was deemed "too Jewish" to be his byline. Double Yoi! is the ultimate collector's item for the Pittsburgh-loyal and the standard for accomplished sportswriters

Tough as Steel

Author : Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Publisher : Sports Publishing LLC
ISBN 13 : 1596700831
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (967 download)

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Download or read book Tough as Steel written by Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and published by Sports Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2006 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Similar to other Sports Publishing "instant" books that celebrate the achievements and championship seasons of American sports teams, Tough As Steel, Pittsburgh Steelers: 2006 Super Bowl Champions is certain to be a cherished keepsake for fans of the National Football League's best team.Follows in the tradition of recent titles like Chicago White Sox: 2005 World Series Champions with the Chicago Sun-Times. The book is packed with color photos of the team and its many Pro Bowl players and fan favorites in action, along with columns, stories, stats, and profiles first found in the pages of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.Tough As Steel, Pittsburgh Steelers: 2006 Super Bowl Champions is certain to help fans remember a truly unbelievable season for years to come.

Walking Together Forever

Author : Jim Jackson
Publisher : Sports Publishing LLC
ISBN 13 : 1582613893
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (826 download)

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Download or read book Walking Together Forever written by Jim Jackson and published by Sports Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2004-09 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fred Shero, the head coach of the teams forever remembered as the Broad Street Bullies, chose the hours before Game 4 of the 1974 Stanley Cup Finals to inscribe this on the locker room blackboard: Win together now and we walk together forever. Well, of course, that team went on to win not one, but two Stanley Cups. Shero could not have been more prophetic. Thirty years later, members of those Cup teams are still revered in the city of Philadelphia and throughout the hockey world, for that matter. In Walking Together Forever: The Broad Street Bullies Then and Now author Jim Jackson wants to bring people back to those glorious days of the 1974 and 1975 Stanley Cup championships through the telling of so many of the incredible anecdotes that emanated from the many memorable characters that created the glory: Walking Together Forever: The Broad Street Bullies Then and Now will follow the major principals of the Cup wins, taking readers through the remainder of those heroes' hockey careers, into retirement, and up to the present. Many of the stories of their personal trials, travails, and successes since hoisting Lord Stanley's Cup are as compelling as those from the championship years themselves. In the eyes of hockey fans, members of those teams have indeed walked together forever.

Their Life's Work

Author : Gary M. Pomerantz
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1451691637
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (516 download)

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Download or read book Their Life's Work written by Gary M. Pomerantz and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawn from personal interviews with the players themselves, a chronicle of the 1970s Pittsburgh Steelers, who won an unprecedented and unmatched four Super Bowls in six years.

Tales from the Pittsburgh Steelers Sideline

Author : Dale Grdnic
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1613216270
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (132 download)

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Download or read book Tales from the Pittsburgh Steelers Sideline written by Dale Grdnic and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the oldest teams in the NFL, the Pittsburgh Steelers have carved one of the most exciting legacies in professional football. Founded as the Pittsburgh Pirates by Art Rooney in 1933 with winnings from a single day at the racetrack, the Steelers spent the next 40 years as the NFL’s “Lovable Losers.” All that changed in the early ’70s, as savvy draft choices and a smashmouth style of play transformed the Steelers into the most dominant team of the decade. In Tales from the Pittsburgh Steelers Sideline, veteran journalist Dale Grdnic captures the essence of the Steelers teams across the decades. Grdnic highlights many of the squad’s most memorable moments, including Franco Harris’s Immaculate Reception and their eight Super Bowl appearances. He covers the team’s greatest rivalries, including the epic battles with the Oakland Raiders and Dallas Cowboys. And he profiles the memorable players who’ve worn the Black and Gold over the decades, including Byron White, Johnny “Blood” McNally, Terry Bradshaw, Lynn Swann, Mean Joe Greene, Jack Lambert, Jerome Bettis, and “Big Ben” Roethlisberger. The latest addition to the Tales series, this is a must-have book for any member of Steelers Nation.

Stadium Stories

Author : Norm Vargo
Publisher : Insiders' Guide
ISBN 13 : 9780762735754
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (357 download)

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Download or read book Stadium Stories written by Norm Vargo and published by Insiders' Guide. This book was released on 2004-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Terry Bradshaw. The Iron City. Mean Joe Green. The Steel Curtain. Franco Harris. The Immaculate Reception. Lynn Swan. Three Rivers StadiumRelive the glory years of one of pro football's greatest dynasties: the Pittsburgh Steelers. Veteran sports writer Norm Vargo takes readers behind-the-scenes to glimpse the human and often humorous side of one of the toughest, winningest teams in the history of the game. Colorful players, coaches, fans, and traditions as told in these stories are guaranteed to bring back a flood of great memories for Steelers fans everywhere.

In the Locker Room

Author : Tunch Ilkin
Publisher : Triumph Books
ISBN 13 : 1641250887
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (412 download)

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Download or read book In the Locker Room written by Tunch Ilkin and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2018-10-09 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a Steelers broadcaster, analyst, and former offensive tackle, Tunch Ilkin has lived and breathed Pittsburgh football for the better part of the last four decades. With In the Locker Room: Tales of the Pittsburgh Steelers from the Playing Field to the Broadcast Booth, Ilkin provides insight into the Steelers' inner sanctum as only he can. Featuring conversations with players past and present as well as off-the-wall anecdotes, this is a reader's ticket to some of the most memorable moments and characters in Steel City football history.

On the Clock: Pittsburgh Steelers

Author : Jim Wexell
Publisher : Triumph Books
ISBN 13 : 1637270674
Total Pages : 199 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (372 download)

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Download or read book On the Clock: Pittsburgh Steelers written by Jim Wexell and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2022-11-01 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An insider history of the Pittsburgh Steelers at the NFL draft. A singular, transcendent talent can change the fortunes of a football team instantly. Each year, NFL teams approach the draft with this knowledge, hoping that luck will be on their side and that their extensive scouting and analysis will pay off. In On the Clock: Pittsburgh Steelers, Jim Wexell explores the fascinating, rollercoaster history of the Steelers at the draft, from Terry Bradshaw through Troy Polamalu and beyond. Readers will go behind the scenes with top decision-makers as they evaluate, deliberate, and ultimately make the picks they hope will tip the fate of their franchise toward success. From seemingly surefire first-rounders to surprising late selections, this is a must-read for Steelers faithful and NFL fans eager for a glimpse at how teams are built.

Gimme a Six-Pack

Author : Anthony Balbo
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781977228765
Total Pages : 510 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (287 download)

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Download or read book Gimme a Six-Pack written by Anthony Balbo and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-14 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Without question, the team of the 1970s in the NFL was the Pittsburgh Steelers. During the decade, the Steelers won four Super Bowls. However, the team for which this book was written, the 1976 squad, was not one of them. However, many Steelers of the time, including its founder, Art Rooney, said that the 1976 was the best of them all. It did not seem like it after the first five games of the season as the Steelers won only one of those games. They also lost starting quarterback Terry Bradshaw in the fifth game to injury for several games and had to move on with rookie Mike Kruczek in control of the offense. Knowing that one more loss would destroy any hopes they had to make the playoffs and a chance to win an unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl, the Steel Curtain defense dominated like no other defense in "modern" NFL history. In their last nine games, all victories, the Steelers gave up only 28 points during that span. No other defense can even come close to numbers like that. In addition, with their passing game struggling due to injuries, the running attack that featured the "Ground Crew" offensive line gained hundreds of rushing yards per game during their nine-game winning streak. Running backs Franco Harris and Rocky Bleier to both rush for over 1000 yards in 1976, only the second pair of running backs to ever do so in the same 14-game season. The 1976 Pittsburgh Steelers had an incredible conglomeration of some of the NFL's all-time greats in their organization, 13 of which are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Cornerback Mel Blount was so dominant that the NFL changed defensive coverage rules, one of which was named after him. Quarterback Terry Bradshaw won four Super Bowls, winning MVP in Super Bowl XIII and XIV, and showed how clutch he was by throwing a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter of each Super Bowl. Defensive tackle Joe Greene, the first draft pick by head coach Chuck Noll, was Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1969, Defensive Player of the Year in 1972 and 1974, made the Pro Bowl ten times, and was All-Pro four times. Outside linebacker Jack Ham was a six-time All-Pro who was considered one of the finest pass coverage linebackers of all-time. Franco Harris finished his career second on the all-time rushing list and was named MVP of Super Bowl IX. Inside linebacker Jack Lambert was the emotional leader of the defense, was six-time All-Pro, and was the Defensive Player of the Year in 1976. Wide Receiver John Stallworth retired as the Steelers' all-time leader in receptions, receiving yardage, and touchdowns and scored the game-winning touchdown in Super Bowl XIV. Safety Donnie Shell was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2020 was such a fierce hitter that his teammates gave him the nickname "Torpedo". Wide receiver Lynn Swann was Super Bowl X MVP and made some of the greatest catches of all-time during his career. Center Mike Webster anchored the offensive line for fifteen years and was named All-Pro five times. Head coach Chuck Noll was also named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and is the only coach to win four Super Bowls without a loss. Owner Art Rooney and his son Dan Rooney, who was team president in 1976, were also inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Author : Lew Freedman
Publisher : MVP Books
ISBN 13 : 0760336458
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (63 download)

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Download or read book Pittsburgh Steelers written by Lew Freedman and published by MVP Books. This book was released on 2009 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The great moments and stories in the history of a legendary franchise, including the players, teams, games, and coaches, presented in brilliant images and informative text.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Author : Joseph L Coyne
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (668 download)

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Download or read book Pittsburgh Steelers written by Joseph L Coyne and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-11-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The documentary "Pittsburgh Steelers: Steel City's Football Legends - Black And Gold Glory" explores the inner workings of a city that is synonymous with gold and black. This compelling book follows the emergence of the legendary Pittsburgh Steelers, a team that has become more than just a symbol of sports fandom-it is an unbreakable representation of tenacity, pride, and devotion. Learn the captivating stories of the great football players and coaches that helped to define Steel City's football legacy. This book presents a clear picture of the Steelers' ascent to gridiron dominance, from the heroic modern heroes who carried on the heritage to the strong Steel Curtain defense of the 1970s. Discover undiscovered tales, unique moments, and Steelers Nation's unwavering devotion. Immerse yourself in the victories and setbacks of a squad that personifies Pittsburgh's unwavering spirit. For anyone who wish to comprehend the enduring love affair between a community and its beloved Steelers, "Black and Gold Glory" is a must read.

Polamalu

Author : Jim Wexell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781637272534
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (725 download)

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Download or read book Polamalu written by Jim Wexell and published by . This book was released on 2023-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Troy Polamalu was the guiding spirit behind a Pittsburgh Steelers dynasty that won two Super Bowls and led the NFL in total defense five times during his 12-year career. His explosiveness and instinct shone on the field, yet is is Polamalu's grace and character, his humility and dignity that have made the greatest impression on those closest to him. This biography, the first written on the Steelers' Hall of Famer, was over a decade in the making. Author Jim Wexell covered every step of Polamalu's career and interviewed countless family members, friends, coaches, team officials, front office executives, and teammates to produce a moving portrait of a remarkable athlete. Polamalu's days as a child in Santa Ana, California; his formative years in Tenmile, Oregon; his college days at the University of Southern California; and his glory days with the Steelers are all covered in this essential chronicle of a Pittsburgh great.

The African American National Biography: Roman-Tzomes

Author : Henry Louis Gates (Jr.)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 704 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The African American National Biography: Roman-Tzomes written by Henry Louis Gates (Jr.) and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An 8-volume reference set containing over 4,000 entries written by distinguished scholars, 'The African American National Biography' is the most significant and expansive compilation of black lives in print today.

100 Things 49ers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die

Author : Daniel Brown
Publisher : Triumph Books (IL)
ISBN 13 : 1600787916
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book 100 Things 49ers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die written by Daniel Brown and published by Triumph Books (IL). This book was released on 2013 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether a die-hard booster from the days of Joe Montana or a new supporter of Jim Harbaugh, these are the 100 things every San Francisco 49er fan needs to know, and do, in their lifetime. Inspired by and written for the devout 49er fan, this lively and detailed book explores important facts and figures from the teams storied history--from the early years of Y. A. Tittle to the teams golden era in the 1980s and 1990s featuring coaches Bill Walsh and George Seifert, Hall of Fame quarterbacks Joe Montana and Steve Young, and star receiver Jerry Rice, to todays championship contender. From the most important facts about the team and the traditions that define what being a 49er fanatic is all about, this guide also highlights such essential experiences as the best places to eat near Candlestick Park.