On This Date: Myron Cope Retires (June 21, 2005)

On This Date: Myron Cope Retires (June 21, 2005)

On June 21, 2005, legendary Steelers broadcaster Myron Cope retired after a 35-year stint as a color commentator for Steelers’ radio broadcasts. Known for his distinctive, high-pitched nasally voice, and his prototypical yinzer accent, Cope is remembered as a Pittsburgh treasure. 
A Yinzer Looks Back on a Tragic Week in Pittsburgh

A Yinzer Looks Back on a Tragic Week in Pittsburgh

The unexpected passing of Franco Harris leading up to the fiftieth anniversary celebration of the Immaculate Reception and the retirement of his number 32 jersey left a profound impact on the entire city of Pittsburgh.
Remembering Franco Harris

Remembering Franco Harris

Franco Harris left an indelible mark on the Pittsburgh Steelers, the city of Pittsburgh, football fans everywhere and the authors of Immaculate: How the Steelers Saved Pittsburgh. As great as he was on the field, he arguably left a bigger mark off the field. #rememberingfranco
Favorite Steelers Player of All Time

Favorite Steelers Player of All Time

Naming a favorite Steelers player of all time can be difficult. For Ray Hartjen, co-author of Immaculate: How the Steelers Saved Pittsburgh, it's a player who rose to fame using an alias.
True Confessions of a 1970s Cowboys Fan

True Confessions of a 1970s Cowboys Fan

For a native Texan growing up in the 1970s, the Pittsburgh Steelers were villains, crushing the Super Bowl dreams of both the Cowboys and the Oilers.
Lost Edits: Iron City Beer

Lost Edits: Iron City Beer

During the editing process in writing Immaculate: How the Steelers Saved Pittsburgh, several stories were "lost" in an attempt to tighten up the manuscript. Here's the story of Pittsburgh's iconic Iron City Beer.
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