Publisher's Synopsis
Featuring articles from books, national magazines, and local newspapers, The Steelers Reader includes some of the best sports writing from the seventy-year history of the team, and tells the stories of the characters, events, and games that made the Pittsburgh Steelers famous. From John Lardner, Myron Cope, Edward Linn, Shirley Povich, and Red Smith on the pre-Renaissance teams; to Roy Blount Jr., Frank Deford, Jim Murray, and Paul Zimmerman on the Super Steelers; to former players Rocky Bleier, Terry Bradshaw, Steve Courson, and Andy Russell on their own experiences; this anthology captures the spirit, history, and heart of a football team that has fired the passions of its fans nationwide.
