Throwback Thursday Player Focus: Franco Harris

Throwback Thursday Player Focus: Franco Harris

Franco Harris joined the Steelers in 1972 and almost immediately immortalized himself with his most signature moment, The Immaculate Reception during his rookie year.  He devastated the still-crying Oakland Raiders by making the Immaculate Reception and giving the Steelers their first-ever playoff win. During this same year, the Steelers won their first championship of any…

Happy Labor Day

Happy Labor Day

Labor Day came about because workers felt they were spending too many hours and days on the job (Can I get an Amen!). But let’s get some perspective. In the 1830s, manufacturing workers were putting in 70-hour weeks on average (Yikes!). The holiday was founded to reduce the work week to 6 days a week….

Outfit of the week: Now is the time to be ready for the season opener!

Outfit of the week: Now is the time to be ready for the season opener!

With the season opener on September 8 only a few weeks away, now is the time to be sure you are ready for the season opener.  Order a jersey from your favorite player, whether that be Donte Moncrief, Vince Williams, or Xavier Grimble.  Find a jersey for any of these great players here.  

This week in Pittsburgh: Shadyside Art Festival on Walnut Street

This week in Pittsburgh: Shadyside Art Festival on Walnut Street

This weekend (August 24 and 25) features a festival of fine art started out as a neighborhood street fair and has gained a reputation as one of the top shows in Pennsylvania. This weekend art show hosts over 140 artists that create original hand-made artwork. We’ll have painters, potters, jewelers, photographers and much more. Here…