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Curse of the Pittsburgh Steelers?

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If you are a football fan, you will be saddened to hear that former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Dwight “Mad Dog” White died yesterday at the age of 58. It is believed he died due to complications from a back surgery. White helped the Steelers to four Super Bowl titles in the 1970s as part of the four man Steel Curtain. The Steel Curtain was the nickname given to the Steelers defensive line of “Mean” Joe Green, L.C. Greenwood, Ernie Holmes, and White during its 70s dynasty. It was this defensive line that helped the Steelers win the Super Bowl … Continue reading →

How You Can Join in on Pittsburgh’s 250th Birthday Party

The Steel City is throwing a massive birthday blowout and you’re all invited. Pittsburgh turns the big 2-5-0 next year and to commemorate the occasion city leaders are hosting a series of events throughout 2008 in hopes people from this country and those throughout the world will travel to the area to help celebrate. In the process city officials are hoping to change the way people perceive the city. Tourism officials say their goal is to get visitors to realize that Pittsburgh is no longer “a smoky steel town but a city with a thriving cultural district, world-class universities and … Continue reading →