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Growing Up Yinzer

Memories from Beloved PittsburghersBy Dick RobertsNarrated by David Bryant

Length5h 33m

About this audiobook

In the Steel City, "Yinzer" is a term of endearment, reserved for the city's most beloved and embraced by locals as a symbol of the grit and determination that Pittsburgh endows anyone from there . The city's undeniable impact on the character and life of those who grew up there has shaped iconic figures of American sports, entertainment and culture. Legends of the gridiron such as Jim Kelly, Tony Dorsett, Dan Marino and Joe Namath forged their football prowess in Western Pennsylvania. Business pioneers including Mark Cuban, Ray Werner and Bill Strickland were ingrained with the value of hard work in the Steel City. Music and movie stars like Jeff Goldblum, George Benson and Billy Gardell found creative inspiration in Pittsburgh that led to new heights. Author Dick Roberts presents profiles, interviews and memories from some of the most famous and adored Pittsburghers.

Audiobook details

GenreHistory, Biography and Memoir

Length5 hrs 33 mins

Narrated byDavid Bryant

FormatAudiobook

Publish dateOct 15, 2025

LanguageEnglish

1Foreword and Introduction

28Entertainment: Donnie Iris

2Business: Bill Strickland

29Entertainment: Ed Driscoll

3Business: John Dick

30Entertainment: George Benson

4Business: Joe Pytka

31Entertainment: Jeff Goldblum

5Business: Mark Cuban

32Entertainment: Joe Negri

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6Business: Ray Werner

33Entertainment: Joe Saylor

7Business: Rich Engler

34Entertainment: Ken Gargaro

8Politics: Michael Hayden

35Entertainment: Maria Caruso

9Politics: Tom Murphy

36Entertainment: Michael Campayno

10Politics: David Morehouse

37Entertainment: Rob Marshall

11Sports: Bill Cowher

38Entertainment: Frank Nicotero

12Sports: Dick Groat

39Entertainment: Roger Humphries

13Sports: Jim Kelly

40Entertainment: Tom Savini

14Sports: John Calipari

41Education: Ken Gormley

15Sports: Suzie McConnell-Serio

42Education: Samuel Hazo

16Sports: Swin Cash

43Education: Evan Wolfson

17Sports: Tony Dorsett

44Broadcast: Amanda Balionis Renner

18Sports: Dan Marino

45Broadcast: Bob Pompeani

19Sports: Joe Namath

46Broadcast: Ellis Cannon

20Sports: Sonny Vaccaro

47Broadcast: Jim Krenn

21Entertainment: Ahmad Jamal

48Broadcast: Joy Taylor

22Entertainment: Antoine Fuqua

49Broadcast: Larry Richert

23Entertainment: Billy Gardell

50Broadcast: Lynne Hayes-Freeland

24Entertainment: Billy Hartung

51Broadcast: Rick Sebak

25Entertainment: Billy Porter

52Broadcast: Patrice King Brown

26Entertainment: Burton Morris

53Acknowledgements

27Entertainment: Chris Frantz

About the author

Dick Roberts

Most kids aren't hooked on TV news, but for Dick Roberts it was a childhood obsession. Growing up near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, his favorite TV shows were newscasts. This obsession with news media evolved into a passion for storytelling, corporate communications and public relations. Beginning his career as an entertainment promoter with Dick Clark Concerts, he became a trusted adviser and strategic communications professional with the J. Walter Thompson Company and later his namesake firm, Roberts Communications USA. Roberts serves as an instructor of advertising, public relations and digital media in the Rowland School of Business at Point Park University.View all by Dick Roberts