The Pittsburgh Steelers

The Official Team History, Fourth Edition

Abby Mendelson

Here is the thundering account of a team whose heritage is characterized by the same rugged confidence and gritty determination displayed by their many fans through the years. Combining more than 300 photographs with riveting text, the fourth edition takes the reader from the founding of the franchise as the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1933 through the AFC Championship game in 2011. Meet the stars of the Steelers past such as Byron "Whizzer" White, rowdy Hall-of-Famer Johnny "Blood" McNally, "Mean" Joe Greene, Terry Bradshaw, and Franco Harris, as well as stars of today such as Ben Roethlisberger and Troy Polamalu. Rich with interviews from players and coaches past and present, The Pittsburgh Steelers is an essential keepsake for every true fan.

Taylor Trade Publishing

Pages: 304 • Trim: 8½ x 11

978-1-58979-668-3 • Paperback • September 2011 • $29.95 • (£22.99)

Subjects: Sports & Recreation / Football

The Pittsburgh Steelers

The Official Team History, Fourth Edition

Paperback

Summary

Here is the thundering account of a team whose heritage is characterized by the same rugged confidence and gritty determination displayed by their many fans through the years. Combining more than 300 photographs with riveting text, the fourth edition takes the reader from the founding of the franchise as the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1933 through the AFC Championship game in 2011. Meet the stars of the Steelers past such as Byron "Whizzer" White, rowdy Hall-of-Famer Johnny "Blood" McNally, "Mean" Joe Greene, Terry Bradshaw, and Franco Harris, as well as stars of today such as Ben Roethlisberger and Troy Polamalu. Rich with interviews from players and coaches past and present, The Pittsburgh Steelers is an essential keepsake for every true fan.

Details

Taylor Trade Publishing

Pages: 304 • Trim: 8½ x 11

978-1-58979-668-3 • Paperback • September 2011 • $29.95 • (£22.99)

Subjects: Sports & Recreation / Football

Author

Abby Mendelson is an award-winning writer who covered the Steelers as a beat reporter in the 1970s. He lives in Pittsburgh with his wife.

Reviews

...[F]rom the fascinating owner Art Rooney to incredible coaches Chuck Noll and Bill Cowher to unforgettable players like Joe Greene, Franco Harris and Ben Rothlisberger, this book covers it all with amazing photos, anecdotes and a storied history. It's a must-have not only for Steeler fans, but for all football fans.
— Book Chick Di

The Pittsburgh Steelers

The Official Team History, Fourth Edition

Abby Mendelson

The Pittsburgh Steelers

The Official Team History, Fourth Edition

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