STEELER STUFF
Jim O’Brien
by A. Robert Scott

Jim O’Brien loves a good story. And in no particular order he loves sports, the city of Pittsburgh, and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

To prove a point, one only has to look at the highly successful series of books cranked out by O’Brien, some 17 in 17 years, including 19 about Pittsburgh and 22 altogether. Talk about a cottage industry.

O’Brien’s latest, in his Pittsburgh Proud Series is Steeler Stuff, a collection of stories about the current players who won Super Bowl XL. At 7-5, they were all but counted out before going on an incredible run that culminated with a championship.

This book is not a play-by-play or game-by-game affair, but rather a collection of stories that gives insights into them as people.

Not only are the current Steelers covered, but nostalgia is entered into with stories and sections on former Steelers and other Pittsburghers from other days and times.

Steeler Stuff is 446 pages and filled with pictures. The hard cover edition is $29.95 and is available at local bookstores or by contacting the author direct at 412-221-3580 or by email at jpobrien@earthlink.net.

NOVEMBER 2006

Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania has long been known for its success in both professional and collegiate sports. From Terry Bradshaw, Franco Harris, and “Mean” Joe Greene to Jerome Bettis, or Tony Dorsett, Dan Marino, and Mike Ditka, to Roberto Clemente, Willie Stargell, or Mario Lemieux, the list of athletes achieving excellence right here is impressive indeed.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS FOOTBALL

Regular Season
Sun. Nov. 5 DENVER 4:15 PM
Sun. Nov. 12 NEW ORLEANS 1:00 PM
Sun. Nov. 19 @ Cleveland 1:00 PM
Sun. Nov. 26 @ Baltimore 1:00 PM
Sun. Dec. 3 TAMPA BAY 1:00 PM
Thu. Dec. 7 CLEVELAND 8:00 PM
Sun. Dec. 17 @ Carolina 1:00 PM
Sun. Dec. 24 BALTIMORE 1:00 PM
Sun. Dec. 31 @ Cincinnati 1:00 PM

HOME GAMES IN CAPS
All Times Eastern
HOME GAMES PLAYED AT
HEINZ FIELD
INFORMATION 412-323-1200

PITTSBURGH PENGUINS HOCKEY

HOME GAMES PLAYED AT MELLON ARENA
TICKETS/INFORMATION
412-642-1800 or 412-323-1919

Wed. Nov. 8 TAMPA BAY 7:30 PM
Fri. Nov. 10 OTTAWA 7:30 PM
Mon. Nov. 13 PHILADELPHIA 7:30 PM
Sat. Nov. 18 NY RANGERS 7:30 PM
Wed. Nov. 22 BOSTON 7:30 PM
Sat. Nov. 25 NY RANGERS 7:00 PM
Tue. Nov. 28 NY ISLANDERS 7:00 PM

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH FOOTBALL
Nov. 4 @ South Florida* TBA
Nov. 11 @ Connecticut* TBA
Nov. 16 WEST VIRGINIA* 7:30 PM
Nov. 25 LOUISVILLE* TBA
*Big East Conference Game

FOOTBALL HOME GAMES PLAYED AT HEINZ FIELD & BASKETBALL AT PETERSEN EVENTS CENTER
TICKETS/INFORMATION
412-648-PITT or 412-648-8300

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
Nov. 4 @ South Florida* TBA
Nov. 11 @ Connecticut* TBA
Nov. 16 WEST VIRGINIA* 7:30 PM
Nov. 25 LOUISVILLE* TBA
*Big East Conference Game

FOOTBALL HOME GAMES PLAYED AT HEINZ FIELD & BASKETBALL AT PETERSEN EVENTS CENTER
TICKETS/INFORMATION
412-648-PITT or 412-648-8300

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