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Pittsburgh Sports in the 1970s

Pittsburgh Sports in the 1970s

By Finoli, David, Fletcher, Chris, Garland, Frank, Rooney, Tom, Tim Rooney

Published by The History Press

English 2023 ISBN 9781439679234
eBook

About this book

Sports in the Steel City has never reached the highs and lows that fans in Pittsburgh experienced in the 1970s. Most remembered may be the multiple championships celebrated in city during the era, including two World Series titles, four Super Bowl victories and a NCAA football championship. Despite those successes, fans still recall major tragedies such as the deaths of Bob Moose, Roberto Clemente and others. Local authors present essays on the triumphs, tragedies and championships that defined the 1970s for the city of Pittsburgh and Steel City sports.
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