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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
Table of contents
1Foreword and Introduction
26Entertainment: Burton Morris
2Business: Bill Strickland
27Entertainment: Chris Frantz
3Business: John Dick
28Entertainment: Donnie Iris
4Business: Joe Pytka
29Entertainment: Ed Driscoll
5Business: Mark Cuban
30Entertainment: George Benson
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6Business: Ray Werner
31Entertainment: Jeff Goldblum
7Business: Rich Engler
32Entertainment: Joe Negri
8Politics: Michael Hayden
33Entertainment: Joe Saylor
9Politics: Tom Murphy
34Entertainment: Ken Gargaro
10Politics: David Morehouse
35Entertainment: Maria Caruso
11Sports: Bill Cowher
36Entertainment: Michael Campayno
12Sports: Dick Groat
37Entertainment: Rob Marshall
13Sports: Jim Kelly
38Entertainment: Frank Nicotero
14Sports: John Calipari
39Entertainment: Roger Humphries
15Sports: Suzie McConnell-Serio
40Entertainment: Tom Savini
16Sports: Swin Cash
41Education: Ken Gormley
17Sports: Tony Dorsett
42Education: Samuel Hazo
18Sports: Dan Marino
43Education: Evan Wolfson
19Sports: Joe Namath
44Broadcast: Amanda Balionis Renner
20Sports: Sonny Vaccaro
45Broadcast: Bob Pompeani
21Entertainment: Ahmad Jamal
46Broadcast: Ellis Cannon
22Entertainment: Antoine Fuqua
47Broadcast: Jim Krenn
23Entertainment: Billy Gardell
48Broadcast: Joy Taylor
24Entertainment: Billy Hartung
49Broadcast: Larry Richert
25Entertainment: Billy Porter
50Broadcast: Lynne Hayes-Freeland
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