Pittsburgh Steelers Glory Days

The Pittsburgh Steelers rank as one of the NFL's truly legendary franchises, and this book provides readers with unique stories about the players and coaches who took part in many of the greatest and most euphoric victories in the team's history. Among the games covered are Franco Harris' "Immaculate Reception" that beat Oakland in the playoffs; the four Super Bowl and AFC Championship Game victories in the glorious decade of the 1970s; and the incredible 2005 playoff run that was capped by the team's fifth Super Bowl title. Among other games reviewed are Bill Cowher's first victory as head coach in 1992, a stunning overtime win against rival Cleveland Browns in 1976 under rookie quarterback Mike Kruzeck, and Ben Roethlisberger's first win as a starting quarterback.