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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
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
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