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Before we head into 2025, a tribute to those #Steelers who passed away in 2024 🙏:
John Campbell
Riley Gunnels
Jacoby Jones
Tony Parisi
Ernie Ruple
Andy Russell
Jerry Simmons
Allan Watson
Dave Williams
Learn more about each here:
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John Campbell
Riley Gunnels
Jacoby Jones
Tony Parisi
Ernie Ruple
Andy Russell
Jerry Simmons
Allan Watson
Dave Williams
Learn more about each here:
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December 31, 2024 at 1:56 PM
Before we head into 2025, a tribute to those #Steelers who passed away in 2024 🙏:
John Campbell
Riley Gunnels
Jacoby Jones
Tony Parisi
Ernie Ruple
Andy Russell
Jerry Simmons
Allan Watson
Dave Williams
Learn more about each here:
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John Campbell
Riley Gunnels
Jacoby Jones
Tony Parisi
Ernie Ruple
Andy Russell
Jerry Simmons
Allan Watson
Dave Williams
Learn more about each here:
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Happy Birthday to Former #Steelers CB Willie Williams
"Coach LeBeau taught me how to play with confidence, something that I was lacking a little my first two years as a pro."
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"Coach LeBeau taught me how to play with confidence, something that I was lacking a little my first two years as a pro."
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December 26, 2024 at 12:12 PM
Happy Birthday to Former #Steelers CB Willie Williams
"Coach LeBeau taught me how to play with confidence, something that I was lacking a little my first two years as a pro."
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"Coach LeBeau taught me how to play with confidence, something that I was lacking a little my first two years as a pro."
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Happy Birthday to Former #Steelers S Jordan Dangerfield
"Danny is a football genius. He helps a lot and has seen a lot – he tells you what’s coming before you see it. He’s a great coach – he’s my guy!"
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"Danny is a football genius. He helps a lot and has seen a lot – he tells you what’s coming before you see it. He’s a great coach – he’s my guy!"
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December 25, 2024 at 1:27 PM
Happy Birthday to Former #Steelers S Jordan Dangerfield
"Danny is a football genius. He helps a lot and has seen a lot – he tells you what’s coming before you see it. He’s a great coach – he’s my guy!"
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"Danny is a football genius. He helps a lot and has seen a lot – he tells you what’s coming before you see it. He’s a great coach – he’s my guy!"
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Happy Birthday to Former #Steelers S Jordan Dangerfield
"Danny is a football genius. He helps a lot and has seen a lot – he tells you what’s coming before you see it. He’s a great coach – he’s my guy!"
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"Danny is a football genius. He helps a lot and has seen a lot – he tells you what’s coming before you see it. He’s a great coach – he’s my guy!"
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December 25, 2024 at 1:27 PM
Happy Birthday to Former #Steelers S Jordan Dangerfield
"Danny is a football genius. He helps a lot and has seen a lot – he tells you what’s coming before you see it. He’s a great coach – he’s my guy!"
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"Danny is a football genius. He helps a lot and has seen a lot – he tells you what’s coming before you see it. He’s a great coach – he’s my guy!"
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Happy Birthday to Former #Steelers OL Zach Banner
"There are some guys you don’t like on other teams – but guys like Stanley in Baltimore – I’m friendly with those guys and they’re really cool…”
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"There are some guys you don’t like on other teams – but guys like Stanley in Baltimore – I’m friendly with those guys and they’re really cool…”
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December 25, 2024 at 1:27 PM
Happy Birthday to Former #Steelers OL Zach Banner
"There are some guys you don’t like on other teams – but guys like Stanley in Baltimore – I’m friendly with those guys and they’re really cool…”
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"There are some guys you don’t like on other teams – but guys like Stanley in Baltimore – I’m friendly with those guys and they’re really cool…”
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Happy Birthday to Former #Steelers OL Zach Banner
"There are some guys you don’t like on other teams – but guys like Stanley in Baltimore – I’m friendly with those guys and they’re really cool…”
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"There are some guys you don’t like on other teams – but guys like Stanley in Baltimore – I’m friendly with those guys and they’re really cool…”
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December 25, 2024 at 1:26 PM
Happy Birthday to Former #Steelers OL Zach Banner
"There are some guys you don’t like on other teams – but guys like Stanley in Baltimore – I’m friendly with those guys and they’re really cool…”
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"There are some guys you don’t like on other teams – but guys like Stanley in Baltimore – I’m friendly with those guys and they’re really cool…”
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EXCLUSIVE: @Steelers & @Chiefs LB Tracy Simien
"When I spoke with my agent, he told me that Chuck Noll was an underdog type of guy. He was an underdog player and appreciated those kinds of players. So I might not go in with all that glory but I'd get a chance."
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"When I spoke with my agent, he told me that Chuck Noll was an underdog type of guy. He was an underdog player and appreciated those kinds of players. So I might not go in with all that glory but I'd get a chance."
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December 23, 2024 at 2:07 PM
EXCLUSIVE: @Steelers & @Chiefs LB Tracy Simien
"When I spoke with my agent, he told me that Chuck Noll was an underdog type of guy. He was an underdog player and appreciated those kinds of players. So I might not go in with all that glory but I'd get a chance."
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"When I spoke with my agent, he told me that Chuck Noll was an underdog type of guy. He was an underdog player and appreciated those kinds of players. So I might not go in with all that glory but I'd get a chance."
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Happy Birthday to #Steelers HOF LB Jack Ham
"There weren’t players who wouldn’t say a word to me. Professionals don’t shun other players – they want to make their football team better."
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"There weren’t players who wouldn’t say a word to me. Professionals don’t shun other players – they want to make their football team better."
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December 23, 2024 at 11:33 AM
Happy Birthday to #Steelers HOF LB Jack Ham
"There weren’t players who wouldn’t say a word to me. Professionals don’t shun other players – they want to make their football team better."
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"There weren’t players who wouldn’t say a word to me. Professionals don’t shun other players – they want to make their football team better."
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Happy Birthday to Former #Steelers K Kris Brown
"A big deal is made of the wind and the open end of the field, but that wasn’t as much of a big deal really. The playing surface was the real issue. There were other stadiums that had wind issues too."
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"A big deal is made of the wind and the open end of the field, but that wasn’t as much of a big deal really. The playing surface was the real issue. There were other stadiums that had wind issues too."
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December 23, 2024 at 11:33 AM
Happy Birthday to Former #Steelers K Kris Brown
"A big deal is made of the wind and the open end of the field, but that wasn’t as much of a big deal really. The playing surface was the real issue. There were other stadiums that had wind issues too."
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"A big deal is made of the wind and the open end of the field, but that wasn’t as much of a big deal really. The playing surface was the real issue. There were other stadiums that had wind issues too."
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EXCLUSIVE: Jim Britt, Vice President of Sports Events, VisitPITTSBURGH
"We are thinking creatively about how to tackle other emerging sports. Competitive robotics and fitness endurance challenges - those are the types of events that excite us.”
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"We are thinking creatively about how to tackle other emerging sports. Competitive robotics and fitness endurance challenges - those are the types of events that excite us.”
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December 22, 2024 at 1:18 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Jim Britt, Vice President of Sports Events, VisitPITTSBURGH
"We are thinking creatively about how to tackle other emerging sports. Competitive robotics and fitness endurance challenges - those are the types of events that excite us.”
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"We are thinking creatively about how to tackle other emerging sports. Competitive robotics and fitness endurance challenges - those are the types of events that excite us.”
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But why? They didn’t even throw any punches. Right?
December 22, 2024 at 12:59 PM
But why? They didn’t even throw any punches. Right?
Happy Birthday to Former #Steelers OL Leon Searcy
"Tunch Ilkin was in front of me I was on the bench so I sponged off of him. I watched all he did to prepare – his training, including the martial arts work, his slide, hand technique, the way he watched film. "
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"Tunch Ilkin was in front of me I was on the bench so I sponged off of him. I watched all he did to prepare – his training, including the martial arts work, his slide, hand technique, the way he watched film. "
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December 21, 2024 at 1:07 PM
Happy Birthday to Former #Steelers OL Leon Searcy
"Tunch Ilkin was in front of me I was on the bench so I sponged off of him. I watched all he did to prepare – his training, including the martial arts work, his slide, hand technique, the way he watched film. "
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"Tunch Ilkin was in front of me I was on the bench so I sponged off of him. I watched all he did to prepare – his training, including the martial arts work, his slide, hand technique, the way he watched film. "
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Happy Birthday to Former #Steelers RB Baron Batch
"Honestly I didn’t really care if I made the team or not. My mentality has and will always be this. Control what I can and not worry or even waste energy thinking about the things that I can’t."
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"Honestly I didn’t really care if I made the team or not. My mentality has and will always be this. Control what I can and not worry or even waste energy thinking about the things that I can’t."
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December 21, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Happy Birthday to Former #Steelers RB Baron Batch
"Honestly I didn’t really care if I made the team or not. My mentality has and will always be this. Control what I can and not worry or even waste energy thinking about the things that I can’t."
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"Honestly I didn’t really care if I made the team or not. My mentality has and will always be this. Control what I can and not worry or even waste energy thinking about the things that I can’t."
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EXCLUSIVE: Pittsburgh's own: Joe Grushecky
"If you listen to our lyrics, we write about the city and family. The issues affecting us daily. I tapped into that and became a better songwriter."
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"If you listen to our lyrics, we write about the city and family. The issues affecting us daily. I tapped into that and became a better songwriter."
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December 18, 2024 at 11:19 AM
EXCLUSIVE: Pittsburgh's own: Joe Grushecky
"If you listen to our lyrics, we write about the city and family. The issues affecting us daily. I tapped into that and became a better songwriter."
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"If you listen to our lyrics, we write about the city and family. The issues affecting us daily. I tapped into that and became a better songwriter."
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EXCLUSIVE: Pittsburgh's own: Joe Grushecky
"If you listen to our lyrics, we write about the city and family. The issues affecting us daily. I tapped into that and became a better songwriter."
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"If you listen to our lyrics, we write about the city and family. The issues affecting us daily. I tapped into that and became a better songwriter."
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December 18, 2024 at 11:19 AM
EXCLUSIVE: Pittsburgh's own: Joe Grushecky
"If you listen to our lyrics, we write about the city and family. The issues affecting us daily. I tapped into that and became a better songwriter."
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"If you listen to our lyrics, we write about the city and family. The issues affecting us daily. I tapped into that and became a better songwriter."
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Happy Birthday to Former #Steelers RB Rick Moser
"I finally landed a good role in Tom Cruise’s first starring role movie “Losin’ It”. It was 2-3 weeks of work. I had a contract. But 1 week before my start date – I got a call from the Kansas City Chiefs…”
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"I finally landed a good role in Tom Cruise’s first starring role movie “Losin’ It”. It was 2-3 weeks of work. I had a contract. But 1 week before my start date – I got a call from the Kansas City Chiefs…”
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December 18, 2024 at 11:09 AM
Happy Birthday to Former #Steelers RB Rick Moser
"I finally landed a good role in Tom Cruise’s first starring role movie “Losin’ It”. It was 2-3 weeks of work. I had a contract. But 1 week before my start date – I got a call from the Kansas City Chiefs…”
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"I finally landed a good role in Tom Cruise’s first starring role movie “Losin’ It”. It was 2-3 weeks of work. I had a contract. But 1 week before my start date – I got a call from the Kansas City Chiefs…”
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Happy Birthday to Former #Steelers RB Earnest Jackson
"I had some ups and downs with Chuck Noll. I remember that. He gave my my shot and went to bat for me when I needed a job. But he wanted perfection."
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"I had some ups and downs with Chuck Noll. I remember that. He gave my my shot and went to bat for me when I needed a job. But he wanted perfection."
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December 18, 2024 at 11:08 AM
Happy Birthday to Former #Steelers RB Earnest Jackson
"I had some ups and downs with Chuck Noll. I remember that. He gave my my shot and went to bat for me when I needed a job. But he wanted perfection."
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"I had some ups and downs with Chuck Noll. I remember that. He gave my my shot and went to bat for me when I needed a job. But he wanted perfection."
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“The trash-talking too. Hines Ward and Santonio Holmes did it the most. Santonio and I knew each other prior to the NFL. We worked out together in Orlando before the draft. We’d just do that typical trash-talk. He’d tell me “You better be on your game today!”
EXCLUSIVE: Former Steelers & Ravens CB David Pittman
"Initially, in my mind, it felt at first like I was going to Enemy Number One! But after a while I got to know the guys.”
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"Initially, in my mind, it felt at first like I was going to Enemy Number One! But after a while I got to know the guys.”
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December 17, 2024 at 11:24 AM
“The trash-talking too. Hines Ward and Santonio Holmes did it the most. Santonio and I knew each other prior to the NFL. We worked out together in Orlando before the draft. We’d just do that typical trash-talk. He’d tell me “You better be on your game today!”
Happy Birthday to #Steelers WR Cedrick Wilson
'It’s awkward to go from being a number one option then go to a team with so many weapons and find yourself as the fourth option. There was so much talent there. But that competition brought out the best in us."
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'It’s awkward to go from being a number one option then go to a team with so many weapons and find yourself as the fourth option. There was so much talent there. But that competition brought out the best in us."
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December 17, 2024 at 11:22 AM
Happy Birthday to #Steelers WR Cedrick Wilson
'It’s awkward to go from being a number one option then go to a team with so many weapons and find yourself as the fourth option. There was so much talent there. But that competition brought out the best in us."
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'It’s awkward to go from being a number one option then go to a team with so many weapons and find yourself as the fourth option. There was so much talent there. But that competition brought out the best in us."
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EXCLUSIVE: Former Steelers & Ravens CB David Pittman
"Initially, in my mind, it felt at first like I was going to Enemy Number One! But after a while I got to know the guys.”
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"Initially, in my mind, it felt at first like I was going to Enemy Number One! But after a while I got to know the guys.”
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December 16, 2024 at 11:22 AM
EXCLUSIVE: Former Steelers & Ravens CB David Pittman
"Initially, in my mind, it felt at first like I was going to Enemy Number One! But after a while I got to know the guys.”
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"Initially, in my mind, it felt at first like I was going to Enemy Number One! But after a while I got to know the guys.”
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