Pittsburgh Sports Memories
146 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -Two lifelong fans take a look at the memorable moments, teams, and characters that make up the storied history of Pittsburgh sports.
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REWIND: How Two Fans Nearly Destroyed the Pirates
April 22, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBDale 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 of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new episodes Find Pittsburgh sports gear and support the show at Fanatics! Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook
Cheap Shots
April 15, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBPhysical 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 as dirty – some of which were against Pittsburgh athletes and some of which were inflicted by Pittsburgh athletes. Find Pittsburgh sports gear and support the show at Fanatics! Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow ...
REWIND: Pittsburgh Sports Traditions
April 08, 2024 09:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBLocal 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 our favorite traditions of the past and present. REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new episodes Find Pittsburgh sports gear and support the show at Fanatics! Connect with the sh...
The Pens' First Cup
April 01, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins were a wayward franchise even after drafting Mario Lemieux, but after years of disappointment, the 1991 Pens put together a season for the ages. This week we look back at that magical Stanley Cup run. Find Pittsburgh sports gear and support the show at Fanatics! Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook
REWIND: Pittsburgh vs The Refs
March 25, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBAs English poet Alexander Pope once said to "err is human but to forgive is divine" but hey - a championship wasn't on the line so what did he know! We will cover the many times the officials have made calls that have gone for or against our favorite local teams, and maybe find some emotional catharsis and closure along the way. 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 we...
The Steelers vs Oilers/Titans Rivalry
March 18, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBThe Pittsburgh Steelers and the Houston Oilers (and later the Tennessee Titans) had a fierce rivalry. The years of them being the two best teams in the NFL, the briefcase gift, the Commander Cody game, the fights and ejections - these two teams really did not like each other! While this is one of those teams we miss having on our schedule every year, we can still look back on the memorable moments that made this rivalry so much fun. Find Pittsburgh sports gear and support the show at Fanat...
REWIND: Top 10 ALMOST Miracle Plays
March 11, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBWe will look at 10 plays that, had things gone just a little bit differently, would have been celebrated as iconic moments in Pittsburgh sports history. 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 us on Facebook
The Championship Winning Score
March 04, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBIn this episode we will look at the game winning score of all 16 Pittsburgh pro sports championships. Some were dramatic while some were ho-hum. Some were made by all-time greats while some were made by guys you never heard of. All have one thing in common however: each brought yet another title to the City of Champions! Find Pittsburgh sports gear and support the show at Fanatics! Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook
REWIND: Teams That Aren't Here Anymore
February 26, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBNot all pro sports teams in Pittsburgh have had the staying power like the Pirates, Penguins, or Steelers. Much like Westview Park, Service Merchandise, or Metropol, some teams have come and gone. In this episode we will cover the pro sports franchises that didn’t make it. Some won championships and some didn’t but all left a memory that won’t be forgotten soon. REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new episodes Find Pit...
Feats of Strength: Amazing Plays
February 19, 2024 10:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBMuch like Frank Costanza’s celebration of Festivus, we will be recounting some feats of strength. We have compiled a list of some of the most amazing plays in Pittsburgh sports history. They might not have all happened in a winning effort but nonetheless they were still incredible feats of athleticism. These jaw dropping plays still continue to impress us to this day. Find Pittsburgh sports gear and support the show at Fanatics! Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twi...
REWIND: Mario's Triumphant Return
February 12, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBMario Lemieux shocked the sports world when he came out of retirement in 2000-01. What followed was a memorable deep run into the postseason for the Penguins, including the single most improbable moment in Pittsburgh sports history. REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new episodes Find Pittsburgh sports gear and support the show at Fanatics.com! Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow...
Unlikely Events That Shaped Pittsburgh Sports History
February 05, 2024 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBHow did a game between the Vikings and Cardinals result in two Super Bowls for the Steelers? How did a collision between Ken Caminiti and an Atlanta catcher destroy the Pirates? How did a Joe Montana injury lead to Bill Cowher coming to Pittsburgh? This week we will talk about several instances of the “butterfly effect”, where events that seemingly had nothing to do with Pittsburgh teams ended up drastically altering the course of Pittsburgh sports history. Find great Pittsburgh sports gear...
REWIND: Close But No NBA Star
January 29, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBThe 2002-03 Pitt basketball season was a breakthrough year for the Pitt Panthers which saw them accomplish many memorable firsts, but it ended in what would become an all too familiar fashion. 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 us on Facebook
History of Pittsburgh Sports Owners
January 22, 2024 10:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBIn this episode we dive into some of the more memorable owners of the various Pittsburgh sports teams. Some were cheap, some were just trying to survive, but they all contributed to the sports landscape in Pittsburgh either negatively or positively. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook
REWIND: The Forgotten Steelers Rivalry
January 15, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBNo two teams in the AFC have faced off in more playoff matchups over the years than the Steelers and Broncos, yet few fans of either team think of each other as true rivals. We’ll look back on the storied history between these two clubs and question whether or not this should be considered as one the NFL’s best rivalries. 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 Foll...
Barry Bonds: The Scourge of Pittsburgh
January 08, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBBarry Bonds is the single most polarizing sports figure of this generation, and his time in Pittsburgh was marked by superb performances along with numerous spats with teammates and the media. Perhaps no athlete in the history of Pittsburgh sports was both as loved and as hated as Bonds was by the Pittsburgh fans. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook
REWIND: Crazy Stories That You Never Heard
January 01, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBThis week we rewind one of our most popular episodes ever in which we tell you about 10 fascinating Pittsburgh sports stories than many people either do not know or forgot about. If you are a diehard Pittsburgh sports fan, you do not want to miss this one! 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 us on Facebook
Pittsburgh Sports in Movies
December 25, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBPittsburgh has been the setting for many movies over the years. In this episode, we will be channeling our inner Siskel and Ebert to rate the films in which a Pittsburgh sports team or venue plays a prominent role. So go to the lobby, grab a popcorn, and enjoy the following Pittsburgh cinematic excellence! Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook
REWIND: The Greatest Steelers Game Ever
December 18, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBIn 2005, the Steelers traveled to Indianapolis as huge underdogs in the AFC Divisional Playoffs, What ensued was the wildest, most memorable game in franchise history - one that literally caused hearts to stop beating! 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 us on Facebook
Super Bowl XIV
December 11, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBThe Steelers have won six Super Bowls, and arguably the least remembered of all of them was Super Bowl XIV. That year’s team was nowhere near as dominant as some of the other championship clubs, but sometimes great teams aren’t always great - they’re just great when they have to be. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook
REWIND: The Strangest Season
December 04, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBUnbelievable upsets, head-scratching losses, and an offensive coordinator named Matt Canada who the city of Pittsburgh fell in love with. The 2016 Pitt football season featured all of this. We remember the good, the bad, and the ugly of that wild season in this 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 on Twitter Follow us on Facebook
Random Pittsburgh Sports Stories
November 27, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBBill Cowher's near career-ending mistake, the Pirates' misguided decision to honor a dead mascot, a Pittsburgh announcer's regrettable on-air statement, New Orleans' failed scheme to steal the Pirates, and an NFL owner's ridiculous attempt to silence Myron Cope - we will tell all of these stories and more. It's a collection of random Pittsburgh sports stories that we hope you will find very entertaining! Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook
REWIND: The Day the Baseball Died
November 20, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 73 MBIn our most bittersweet episode ever, we look back at the magical era of baseball in the late 1980's and early 1990's. After years of hard times, the Pirates built a powerhouse team, led by the best player in all of baseball in Barry Bonds. But the dream came to a crashing halt on the night of October 14, 1992, when an entire generation of Pittsburgh baseball fans was lost forever. REWIND is a series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between ne...
100 Greatest Players (Part 3)
November 13, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBFor the 100th episode of the podcast, we decided to count down the 100 greatest players in the history of Pittsburgh sports! This week we will wrap things up and we reveal who is #1. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook
100 Greatest Players (Part 2)
November 06, 2023 10:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBFor the 100th episode of the podcast, we decided to count down the 100 greatest players in the history of Pittsburgh sports! This week we will continue going through the list of players who left an indelible mark on us Pittsburgh sports fans. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook
100 Greatest Players (Part 1)
October 30, 2023 09:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBFor the 100th episode of the podcast, we decided to count down the 100 greatest players in the history of Pittsburgh sports! This week we will kick things off with part one of the list. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook
REWIND: Kordell Stewart's Trials and Triumphs
October 23, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBKordell Stewart was an exciting player who left a complicated legacy. In this episode, we will examine his controversial career which included his "slash" role, his promotion to the role of starting QB, his falling out of favor with the coaches and fans, and his remarkable comeback that nearly led the Steelers to Super Bowl XXXVI. 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 ...
Pittsburgh Sports Tragedies
October 16, 2023 09:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBPittsburgh sports history has its sad share of overdoses, suicides, and accidental deaths. In this episode, we will look back on these stories and remember the lives of the Pittsburgh sports figures who were taken from us way too soon. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook
REWIND: Bill Cowher's "Best" Season
October 09, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBHall of Fame coach Bill Cowher took the Steelers to 6 AFC Championship Games and 2 Super Bowls. But he says that his best ever season was one where the team accomplished neither of those feats. Which season was it? We’ll discuss in this 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 on Twitter Follow us on Facebook
Captains of the Pirates Ship
October 02, 2023 09:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBThe Pittsburgh Pirates have had four managers in the modern era of baseball who have had success. Two of them won championships and the other two came close, but all four left an indelible mark on their team and its fans. In this episode, we will discuss the managerial record and styles of these four leaders. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook
REWIND: The Man Who Saved Pitt Football
September 25, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBWhen Johnny Majors came to Pitt, they had not had a winning season in years, much less a national championship or a Heisman trophy winner. By the end of his first tenure as the head football coach, the program would have all three. 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 us on Facebook
The 10 Hall of Famers
September 18, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBPitt has an unusual amount of NFL Hall of Fame players from its football program – more than other more storied programs that may be located in the same state. On this episode, we will rank Pitt’s ten Hall of Famers and also talk about who from the active set of Pitt alumni could be joining them in Canton when their careers are over. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook
REWIND: 2016 Penguins
September 11, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBWhen 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 us on Facebook
The Surprising History of Steelers vs 49ers
September 04, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBAs 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
REWIND: Ultimate Pittsburgh Sports Bracket
August 28, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBWe 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 will be dropping in between new episodes Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us ...
Greatest Moments That No One Remembers
August 21, 2023 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBPittsburgh 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 us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook
REWIND: The Tommy Maddox Season
August 14, 2023 04:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBIn 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 on Twitter Follow us on Facebook
Pittsburgh's Best Wingmen
August 07, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBEveryone 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 with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook
REWIND: The Forgotten Steelers Playoff Game
July 31, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBThe 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 our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new episodes...
The Three Lost Rings
July 24, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBIn 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
REWIND: Memorable Pittsburgh Sports Moments
July 17, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBPittsburgh 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 with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook
Pittsburgh Sports Conspiracy Theories
July 10, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBIn 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 join us as we discuss some of the biggest Pittsburgh sports conspiracy theories. Connect with the show: Vi...
REWIND: Most Beloved Role Players
July 03, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBPittsburgh 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 will be dropping in between new episodes Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us...
The Freak Show Pirates
June 26, 2023 09:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBIn 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 Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook
REWIND: The Chief
June 19, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBArt 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 Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new episodes Connect w...
Hines Ward: The Man Nobody Believed In
June 12, 2023 09:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBOn 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 beloved Steelers ever. Connect with the show: Visit us on the web Follow us on Twitter Follow us ...
REWIND: The Goal That Saved the Pens
June 05, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBWhen 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 series of our favorite Pittsburgh Sports Memories episodes that we will be dropping in between new episod...
Better Lucky Than Good!
May 29, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBHall 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 Facebook
REWIND: Big Ben's First Season
May 22, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBWhen 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 NFL along the way. We'll look back at the magical season that laid the groundwork for the 2000's ...
Things to Do in Denver When You've Been Shot: The Joey Porter Story
May 15, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBIn 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