Pittsburgh Sports Memories
Two lifelong fans take a look at the memorable moments, teams, and characters that make up the storied history of Pittsburgh sports.
Episodes
166 episodes since 2020
The Lost Audio - Volume 2
Once again we dug up some memorable audio that you may have never heard before: Art Rooney’s sage advice, Steelers in Hollywood, a forgotten Pirates controversy, and even some Bengals remorse! You will hear all that and more in our new volume o...
September 16, 2024
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54:14
REWIND: The Three Steelers Coaches
In this episode, we delve into the remarkable legacy of the Pittsburgh Steelers through the lens of their legendary coaching trio since 1969: Chuck Noll, Bill Cowher, and Mike Tomlin. We delve into the successes and failures of each, and we dis...
September 09, 2024
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1:05:02
Myron Memories with Elizabeth Cope & Dan Joseph
This week we talk to author Dan Joseph and Myron Cope's daughter Elizabeth. Together they have written an all new book about the legendary Steelers broadcaster called "Behind the Yoi". Get ready to hear some stuff you have never heard before ab...
September 02, 2024
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48:58
REWIND: Fun Facts About Pittsburgh Sports (Volume 1)
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 ...
August 26, 2024
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1:15:43
The Mixed History of Pirates Prospects
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 plann...
August 19, 2024
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54:02
REWIND: History of the Steelers-Bengals Rivalry
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 tea...
August 12, 2024
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1:19:44
Greatest Steelers Defensive Plays
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 Steele...
August 05, 2024
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58:04
REWIND: Nobody Rivals Pitt
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....
July 29, 2024
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58:33
Famous Feuds
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 divis...
July 22, 2024
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55:52
REWIND: Pittsburgh Media Legends
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 s...
July 15, 2024
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49:09
Final Games of Pittsburgh Sports Legends
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!...
July 08, 2024
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52:44
REWIND: Homegrown Stars Who Had Success Elsewhere
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 ...
July 01, 2024
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1:24:10
1970's Memories with Jim Bellano
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,...
June 24, 2024
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53:13
REWIND: Biggest Mistakes
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. The...
June 17, 2024
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59:44
A Man Called Pops
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 la...
June 10, 2024
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48:52
REWIND: Favorite Games
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 whic...
June 03, 2024
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1:21:38
Pittsburgh Sports TV Intro's
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 ...
May 27, 2024
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55:23
REWIND: The Steelers Soap Opera Season
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...
May 20, 2024
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59:43
Memorable Trades
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 ...
May 13, 2024
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1:05:52
REWIND: Alternate Pittsburgh Sports Timelines
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 o...
May 06, 2024
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55:15
The Construction and Collapse of the 1990's Steelers
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 pe...
April 29, 2024
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58:50
REWIND: How Two Fans Nearly Destroyed the Pirates
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...
April 22, 2024
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1:13:41
Cheap Shots
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 a...
April 15, 2024
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1:15:47
REWIND: Pittsburgh Sports Traditions
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 ou...
April 08, 2024
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