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The Pittsburgh Steelers logo is a variation of the Steelmark logo. Co-owner of the Steelmark logo, Cleveland -based Republic Steel approached the owners of the Pittsburgh Steelers about placing the logo on their helmets for the 1962 NFL season , figuring that it would be a perfect product placement for the steel manufacturers. [ 4 ]
Esmark acquired the company in November 2007 after a proxy battle. [7] In May 2008, Esmark shut down the Allenport Works, laying off 240 people. [8] In August 2008, Severstal acquired Esmark's Wheeling-Pittsburgh holdings for $1.25 billion. [9]
The Raiders won at Pittsburgh on September 19, 2021, 26–17, then fell on Christmas Eve 2022 at Pittsburgh 13–10 on a last-minute touchdown by rookie Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett. A lifeless performance in a 23–18 loss at Vegas on September 23, 2023, contributed to the later firing of Raiders coach Josh McDaniels and GM Dave Ziegler .
A newer team, the Pittsburgh Force, were founded in 2008 and are members of the WFA. The Renegades, founded in 2009, are members of the Women's Spring Football League. The "most established area minor-league football team" the Pittsburgh Colts are members of the North American Football League's Regional American Football League. [69] [70]
Pittsburgh Stars manager David Berry, who also served as the league president. The Stars, and the league, began as a part of the baseball wars between the National League and the newly formed American League, which began in 1901. Across the state in Philadelphia, two major league teams fought for control of the city's baseball market.
The good, the bad, and the ugly Pittsburgh Pirates: heart-pounding, jaw-dropping, and gut-wrenching moments from Pittsburgh Pirates history. Chicago: Triumph Books. ISBN 978-1-57243-982-5. Mendelson, Abby (2005). The Pittsburgh Steelers: The Official Team History, Updated Edition. Lanham, Maryland: Taylor Trade Publishing. ISBN 1-58979-246-7.
The dedicated medical staff at a Duquesne women's basketball game sprang into action last month to save Ed Wesolowski, a father of three, after he suffered a widow-maker heart attack and collapsed ...
In 1996, Witman was the 92nd draft pick, [6] in the third round by the Pittsburgh Steelers, [2] [7] with whom he started 43 games until his retirement in 2001. [8] He had not been available for any combines, due to a hamstring injury. [9] In his rookie year with the Steelers, Witman earned the team's "Joe Greene Great Performance Award".