Product Description

This book is about the players, games, and moments that have made the Pittsburgh Steelers organization what it is today. The Steel Curtain. Noll and Cowher. Big Ben. Terry Bradshaw. The Immaculate Reception. Five Super Bowl championships. The stories behind all these players, coaches, and memorable moments come alive on the pages of The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Pittsburgh Steelers. More than just a tribute to success, this book offers the warts-and-all tales from the insider's viewpoint that real fans want. As they relive these memories, Steelers fans--young and old, bandwagon jumpers and Pittsburgh natives--will be reminded why they're proud to be a part of Steeler Nation.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #333600 in Books
• Published on: 2008-09-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 192 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781572439221
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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From the Publisher
"Those last two Super Bowls, in my perspective, were the most fun because I felt that no one could beat us. And we ran over everybody. If we lost it was because we beat ourselves. In both of those games, the only way we couldn't have won the championship was if we screwed up. The Cowboys and the Rams weren't going to dominate us."
-ROCKY BLEIR, from the foreword

"It's been an incredible ride. I played this game to win a championship. I'm a champion, and I think the Bus's last stop is here in Detroit."
-JEROME BETTIS, after Super Bowl XL

From the Inside Flap
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates many of the famous and infamous players and moments throughout the Steelers' 76-year history. From the team's inception, through its many colorful Hall of Famers, to the five Super Bowl victories, aspects of the Steelers heritage shine brighter than their championship rings--while other parts are as dark as their coal-black jerseys.

You'll read stories about the great rivalries with clubs such as Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Oakland, and about the classic match-ups with the Baltimore Colts and New York Giants. You'll learn about Chuck Noll and those first four Super Bowls, and his inimitable defensive coordinator Bud Carson, the man behind the Steel Curtain. And, of course, you'll get a refreshing look at the square-jawed leadership of Bill Cowher and his permanent induction into Steelers lore after winning Super Bowl XL--adding a fifth Lombardi Trophy to the Steelers' sterling collection.

But as the title suggests, The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Pittsburgh Steelers also touches on some of the organization's low points. Memorable miseries include how the team got rid of two future Hall of Fame quarterbacks in the 1950s, the 1976 team's missed opportunity thank to untimely injuries, and the chilling 1994 playoff loss to San Diego, among others.

If you're a through-thick-and-thin Steelers fan, The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Pittsburgh Steelers is especially for you. It will remind you of the great times, and bring a knowing smile to your face when recounting the bad times. Championships and close losses; Hall of Fame players and big-time busts; on-the-field triumphs and of-the-field tragedies--all the best stories from Steelers history are here.

About the Author
MATT FULKS spends his time as a freelance writer, editor, and cohost of a syndicated radio show, Behind the Stats. He grew up in Kansas City during the 1970s, but embraced the championship-winning Steelers over his sad-sack hometown Chiefs, a loyalty he maintains to this day. Fulks is a regular contributor to various publications, including kcmetrosports.com--the website for Kansas City's all-sports TV station Metro Sports--and The Kansas City Star newspaper. He is the author or coauthor of 12 other books. Matt resides in the Kansas City area with his wife, Libby, and their children, Helen, Charlie, and Aaron.

Customer Reviews

Steeler Nation
Jim Wexell has done a suburb job on giving you all the little extra details that we fans in Pittsburgh absolutely love! I also am a big fan of Troy Polamalu and I had to laugh at the interview that he has on page 102, typical Polamulu! But I also became very respectful of the life he has led as a child and all of the challenges he faced growing up. This is a treasure of information for any Steeler fan. There are stories of fans getting into trouble on game days and lots of details on our star players and their families that you will definitely enjoy!

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
I bought this for a Christmas present for my son who is serving in Iraq. I know he will love it because he is a huge Pittsburg fan.