The Good, the Bad & the Ugly Pittsburgh Steelers: Heart-pounding, Jaw-dropping, and Gut-wrenching Moments from Pittsburgh Steelers History [Hardcover]

Matt Fulks (Author), Rocky Bleier (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2008 | Series: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly

This book is about the players, games, and moments that have made the Pittsburgh Steelers organization what it is today. The Steel Curtain. Noll and Cowher. Big Ben. Terry Bradshaw. The Immaculate Reception. Five Super Bowl championships. The stories behind all these players, coaches, and memorable moments come alive on the pages of The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Pittsburgh Steelers. More than just a tribute to success, this book offers the warts-and-all tales from the insider's viewpoint that real fans want. As they relive these memories, Steelers fans--young and old, bandwagon jumpers and Pittsburgh natives--will be reminded why they're proud to be a part of Steeler Nation.

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From the Publisher

"Those last two Super Bowls, in my perspective, were the most fun because I felt that no one could beat us. And we ran over everybody. If we lost it was because we beat ourselves. In both of those games, the only way we couldn't have won the championship was if we screwed up. The Cowboys and the Rams weren't going to dominate us."
-ROCKY BLEIR, from the foreword

"It's been an incredible ride. I played this game to win a championship. I'm a champion, and I think the Bus's last stop is here in Detroit."
-JEROME BETTIS, after Super Bowl XL

From the Inside Flap

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates many of the famous and infamous players and moments throughout the Steelers' 76-year history. From the team's inception, through its many colorful Hall of Famers, to the five Super Bowl victories, aspects of the Steelers heritage shine brighter than their championship rings--while other parts are as dark as their coal-black jerseys.

You'll read stories about the great rivalries with clubs such as Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Oakland, and about the classic match-ups with the Baltimore Colts and New York Giants. You'll learn about Chuck Noll and those first four Super Bowls, and his inimitable defensive coordinator Bud Carson, the man behind the Steel Curtain. And, of course, you'll get a refreshing look at the square-jawed leadership of Bill Cowher and his permanent induction into Steelers lore after winning Super Bowl XL--adding a fifth Lombardi Trophy to the Steelers' sterling collection.

But as the title suggests, The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Pittsburgh Steelers also touches on some of the organization's low points. Memorable miseries include how the team got rid of two future Hall of Fame quarterbacks in the 1950s, the 1976 team's missed opportunity thank to untimely injuries, and the chilling 1994 playoff loss to San Diego, among others.

If you're a through-thick-and-thin Steelers fan, The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Pittsburgh Steelers is especially for you. It will remind you of the great times, and bring a knowing smile to your face when recounting the bad times. Championships and close losses; Hall of Fame players and big-time busts; on-the-field triumphs and of-the-field tragedies--all the best stories from Steelers history are here.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Triumph Books (September 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157243922X
• ISBN-13: 978-1572439221
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #402,221 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #59 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Pennsylvania

More About the Author

Matt Fulks, who started his journalism career while attending Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee, after his baseball career was cut short by a lack of ability, spends his time as a free-lance writer, editor, "Mr. Mom," and co-host of a syndicated radio show, "Behind the Stats." He is a regular contributor to various publications, including kcmetrosports.com -- the Web site for Kansas City's all-sports TV station Metro Sports -- and the Royals' Gameday magazine. He is the author/co-author of more than a dozen books. (More information is available at www.mattfulks.com.) Matt resides in the Kansas City area with his wife Libby, their three children, and their boxer.

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Steeler Nation, January 4, 2009

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Yvonne Phillips FSII (Pittsburgh, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly Pittsburgh Steelers: Heart-pounding, Jaw-dropping, and Gut-wrenching Moments from Pittsburgh Steelers History (Hardcover)

Jim Wexell has done a suburb job on giving you all the little extra details that we fans in Pittsburgh absolutely love! I also am a big fan of Troy Polamalu and I had to laugh at the interview that he has on page 102, typical Polamulu! But I also became very respectful of the life he has led as a child and all of the challenges he faced growing up. This is a treasure of information for any Steeler fan. There are stories of fans getting into trouble on game days and lots of details on our star players and their families that you will definitely enjoy!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Perfect Start to Any Steeler Season, September 7, 2010

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Barry - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly Pittsburgh Steelers: Heart-pounding, Jaw-dropping, and Gut-wrenching Moments from Pittsburgh Steelers History (Hardcover)

I recommend starting off every season with this book. Knowing where the Steelers came from and all the detail of the 1970s is a must. From the immaculate reception to the Bus making history in Detroit, the history of the Steelers is covered. More importantly, the years prior to the 70s are detailed and knowing that history gives the Steelers fan more appreciation for what happened in the 70s and faith there is more to come.

1 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Good, The Bad & The Ugly, October 14, 2008

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I bought this for a Christmas present for my son who is serving in Iraq. I know he will love it because he is a huge Pittsburg fan.