Pittsburgh Sports

Author : Randy Roberts
Publisher : University of Pittsburgh Pre
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2000-02-22
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780822972334

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Pittsburgh Sports by Randy Roberts Pdf

Summer afternoons at Forbes Field, playoff Sundays with the Steelers, winter nights at the Igloo cheering for Mario and the Penguins: Pittsburgh Sports captures all that and more. With stories from sports fans, historians, and former athletes, Pittsburgh Sports mixes personal experiences with team histories to capture the full range of what it means to be a sports fan—in Pittsburgh, or, by extension, anywhere. A book that can be read cover-to-cover, or in bits and pieces, Pittsburgh Sports includes chapters on the ill-fated Pittsburgh Pipers, who won the American Basketball Association’s first championship, then folded four years later; the Pittsburgh Crawfords and the Homestead Grays, perennial Negro League powerhouses; Johnny Unitas, Joe Namath, Jim Kelly, Joe Montana, Dan Marino, and other legends of western Pennsylvania high school football; boxing’s illustrious past in the Iron City; football reminiscences by a former Steelers punter; and the ups and downs of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Author : The Association of Gentleman Pittsburgh Journalists
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2023-01-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467152594

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Integrating Pittsburgh Sports by The Association of Gentleman Pittsburgh Journalists Pdf

Steel City Sports as a Catalyst for Change Though Pittsburgh athletics had many of the same barriers to equality and racial discrimination as the rest of the nation for far too long, the city has celebrated some of the most important moments in the integration of sports in the country. Pittsburgh was the only city with two Negro League teams, fielding such future Hall of Famers as Josh Gibson, Cool Papa Bell, Oscar Charleston and Satchel Paige. Local high school basketball stars Chuck Cooper, Bill Nunn, Jr., Dick Ricketts, Maurice Stokes, and Jack Twyman held integrated pick-up games at local parks such as Mellon Park in Shadyside in the 1950s. In college football, Connellsville native Jimmy Joe Robinson became the first African American player on Pitt's football team in 1945 as the school continued to integreate its squad ahead of federal desegration. The Association of Gentleman Pittsburgh Journalists present the compelling, heartbreaking and courageous history of how Pittsburgh's integration of sport helped lead the nation.

Author : Alliance of Esteemed Duquesne Scribes
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781439672136

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Pittsburgh Sports Firsts by Alliance of Esteemed Duquesne Scribes Pdf

Countless groundbreaking moments in the nation's sports history were made on the gridirons, courts, fields, ice rinks and ballparks of Pittsburgh. Duquesne's Chuck Cooper was the first African American player drafted by the NBA. Beloved local radio station KDKA produced the first-ever broadcast of a Major League Baseball game. The Pittsburgh Stars were the first NFL champions in 1902. The first nighttime World Series game was played in the Steel City, and the only game seven World Series walk-off homerun happened there too. The city boasts compelling claims as the birthplace of pro hockey, pro football and college basketball. Some of the most preeminent authors and sports historians of Western Pennsylvania capture the vivid moments that make Pittsburgh a city of historic sports firsts.

Author : Randy Roberts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2000-10-12
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015049547980

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Pittsburgh Sports by Randy Roberts Pdf

Summer afternoons at Forbes Field, playoff Sundays with the Steelers, winter nights at the Igloo cheering for Mario and the Penguins: Pittsburgh Sports captures all that and more. With stories from sports fans, historians, and former athletes, Pittsburgh Sports mixes personal experiences with team histories to capture the full range of what it means to be a sports fan—in Pittsburgh, or, by extension, anywhere. A book that can be read cover-to-cover, or in bits and pieces, Pittsburgh Sports includes chapters on the ill-fated Pittsburgh Pipers, who won the American Basketball Association’s first championship, then folded four years later; the Pittsburgh Crawfords and the Homestead Grays, perennial Negro League powerhouses; Johnny Unitas, Joe Namath, Jim Kelly, Joe Montana, Dan Marino, and other legends of western Pennsylvania high school football; boxing’s illustrious past in the Iron City; football reminiscences by a former Steelers punter; and the ups and downs of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Author : John Mehno
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Athletes
ISBN : 9781402248016

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The Best Pittsburgh Sports Arguments by John Mehno Pdf

Every sports fan knows that the only thing better than watching sports is arguing about them - picking the best, the worst and who will come out on top.

Author : David Finoli,Chris Fletcher,Frank Garland,Tom Rooney,Tim Rooney
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2023-09-04
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781439679234

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Pittsburgh Sports in the 1970s by David Finoli,Chris Fletcher,Frank Garland,Tom Rooney,Tim Rooney Pdf

Sports in the Steel City has never reached the highs and lows that fans in Pittsburgh experienced in the 1970s. Most remembered may be the multiple championships celebrated in city during the era, including two World Series titles, four Super Bowl victories and a NCAA football championship. Despite those successes, fans still recall major tragedies such as the deaths of Bob Moose, Roberto Clemente and others. strongLocal authors present essays on the triumphs, tragedies and championships that defined the 1970s for the city of Pittsburgh and Steel City sports.

Author : Jason Hidek
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2010-05-21
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780557456123

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Born a Pittsburgh Sports Fan by Jason Hidek Pdf

A personal and relatable recount of the last twenty years of Pittsburgh sports including a detailed look at the eighteen months leading up to the Super Bowl and Stanley Cup victories in 2009.

Author : David Shribman,Richard "Pete" Peterson
Publisher : Triumph Books
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2012-09-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781623680640

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50 Great Moments in Pittsburgh Sports by David Shribman,Richard "Pete" Peterson Pdf

A century of Pittsburgh’s rich sports history is celebrated through 50 greatest moments in this volume, culled from the coverage by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Among the storied past of athletics in the Pennsylvanian city, this collection highlights such events as the Pirates at the World Series; Steelers' Super Bowls; the Penguins with their back-to-back Stanley Cups; the era when Carnegie “Tech,” Duquesne, and Pitt were all playing college bowls; and boxing title bouts fought by Harry Greb, Teddy Yaroz, and Billy Conn. These moments and others from the wide spectrum of franchises and Hall of Fame athletes in Pittsburgh’s history are celebrated in a commemorative format that illustrates why Pittsburgh has earned the title of the “Best Sports City” more than once and why “City of Champions” has come to describe the town time and time again.

Author : David Finoli, Tom Rooney, Robert Edward Healy III, Douglas Cavanaugh and Chris Fletcher
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2022-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467151467

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Where Pittsburgh Played: Oakland’s Historic Sports Venues by David Finoli, Tom Rooney, Robert Edward Healy III, Douglas Cavanaugh and Chris Fletcher Pdf

The Epicenter of Steel City Sports From Forbes Field to Pitt Stadium, Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood has been home to some of the most iconic moments in sports history. Including the Fitzgerald Field House and the Duquesne Gardens, Oakland has drawn in both professional and college sports fans alike. Local authors and sports historians David Finoli, Tom Rooney, Robert Healy III, Douglas Cavanaugh and Chris Fletcher celebrate the glorious victories and heartbreaking losses throughout the history of Pittsburgh's Oakland section, the epicenter of Steel City Sports.

Author : Lew Freedman
Publisher : MVP Books
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Football
ISBN : 9780760336458

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Pittsburgh Steelers by Lew Freedman Pdf

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.

Author : Todd Kortemeier
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781680776416

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Pittsburgh Steelers by Todd Kortemeier Pdf

This title introduces readers to the Pittsburgh Steelers, providing exciting details about today's stars and going deep inside the key moments of the team's history. The title also features informative "fast facts," a timeline, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

Author : Jim Wexell
Publisher : Triumph Books
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2022-11-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781637270677

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On the Clock: Pittsburgh Steelers by Jim Wexell Pdf

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.

Author : Gary M. Pomerantz
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-29
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781451691627

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Their Life's Work by Gary M. Pomerantz Pdf

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, tells a story of victory, fortitude, and the brotherhood of players.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1952 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1957
Category : Antitrust law
ISBN : MINN:31951D03669357B

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Organized Professional Team Sports by United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary Pdf

Committee Serial No. 8. pt. 1: Considers legislation on the applicability of the antitrust laws to organize professional sports enterprises. pt. 2: Continuation of hearings on sports teams and antitrust legislation. pt. 3: Continuation of antitrust hearings on professional sports antitrust exemptions.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee No. 5
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : Antitrust law
ISBN : STANFORD:36105045451833

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Telecasting of Professional Sports Contests by United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee No. 5 Pdf