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Dick Groat: Western Pennsylvania Legend

In recent months I have had the pleasure of interviewing two Western Pennsylvania sports legends. I met with Connellsville Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Lujack on April 5 in Florida and sat down with former Pittsburgh Pirate great Dick Groat who hails from Swissvale on July 19.Many sports fans ...

60 years ago the Pirates had them all the way

At 3:36 on the afternoon of October 13, 1960, the city of Pittsburgh experienced their own version of the “Shot Heard ‘Round the World” when Bill Mazeroski, with one swift, sudden blow, drilled what remains as the only Game 7 home run to end a World Series.The book entitled, “1960: When ...

60 years ago the Pirates had them all the way

At 3:36 on the afternoon of October 13, 1960, the city of Pittsburgh experienced their own version of the “Shot Heard ‘Round the World” when Bill Mazeroski, with one swift, sudden blow, drilled what remains as the only Game 7 home run to end a World Series.The book entitled, “1960: When ...

Video Game Bucs’ season mirrored actual games

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ 2020 season mercifully came to a close Sunday with an 8-6 loss to the playoff-bound Cleveland Indians.The Pirates again allowed a lead — this time it was 6-2 in the sixth inning — to slip away and waste a decent pitching performance with a dreadful showing by the ...

Video Game Bucs’ season mirrored actual games

The Pittsburgh Pirates' 2020 season mercifully came to a close Sunday with an 8-6 loss to the playoff-bound Cleveland Indians.The Pirates again allowed a lead -- this time it was 6-2 in the sixth inning -- to slip away and waste a decent pitching performance with a dreadful showing by the ...

Finale at Forbes Field: 2 wins, chaos and a souvenir free-for-all

“And there used to be a ballpark where the field was warm and green. And the people played their crazy game with a joy I’d never seen. And the air was such a wonder from the hot dogs and the beer. Yes, there used to be a ballpark right here.” --<strong>Frank ...