The Pittsburgh Steelers: The Official Team History

by Abby Mendelson

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781589796683
Publisher:	Taylor Trade Publishing
Publication date:	09/16/2011
Edition description:	Fourth Edition
Pages:	304
Sales rank:	440,731
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the 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.

Table of Contents

1 Acknowledgments
2 Foreword
3 Introduction
4 Chapter 1. Father and Son: Art and Dan Rooney
5 Chapter 2. "I Always Hated to Lose": The Early Years
6 Chapter 3. Driven to Succeed: Chuck Noll and Bill Cowher
7 Chapter 4. Not to Be Denied: A Man Named Joe
8 Chapter 5. Dawn of a New Era: The Steel Curtain, et al.
9 Chapter 6. Entering the 1990s: Renaissance II
10 Chapter 7. From the Terrible Towels to Blitzburgh: The Fans
11 Chapter 8. A New Millennium, A New Home: The Quest for a Championship
12 Records and Statistics

Editorial 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

This revised edition brings Abby Mendelson's popular 1996 official Pittsburgh Steelers team history up to date. With over 250 photographs and a novelist's grasp of prose, the Pittsburgh: A Place in Time author describes the players, coaches, games, and legends of Steel Town, USA.

"...you'll get more information, more enjoyment and more history than a DVD."

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Ed Bouchette

...you'll get more information, more enjoyment and more history than a DVD.
— Ed Bouchette

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette