The Ultimate Pittsburgh Steelers Trivia Book Paperback – 4 October 2020

Don’t watch sports, bought it for a gift for son in law

Si eres verdadero fan de los Steleers es un un libro que debe estar en tu biblioteca.

Author Ray Walker steps up to the plate as a sports enthusiast and data expert with this fresh compendium of entertaining and illuminating facts about the Pittsburgh Steelers. Though everyone knows the team, even those us who are not football aficionados, this well written book flows with facts and trivia that both amaze and entertain. Ray has also written CRAZY SPORTS STORIES, books on The Ultimate New England Patriots, The Ultimate Dallas Cowboys, as well as his overview of the Boston Bruins, the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Chicago Cubs, the New York Yankees, and the Los Angeles Dodgers so it becomes readily apparent that not only is his knowledge of football keen, but also baseball and hockey.In his introductory comments Ray states, ‘The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the most decorated franchises in NFL history, Their rags-to-riches legacy, which includes six Super Bowl triumphs and an amazing home sellout streak that spanned over 40 years, has cemented a unique union between a storied franchise and its blue-collar fan base. The mission of this book is to celebrate the men who transformed the Steelers into an NFL dynasty. From Art Rooney to Chuck Noll to legendary players like Mean Joe Greene, Terry Bradshaw, Franco Harris and Mel Blount – the collection of Hall of Fame talent that showcased their skills in Pittsburgh in the 1970s was truly unprecedented…’And with that impetus for learning some of the facts about this team, the session (aka ‘game’) begins. Each chapter – Origins and History, Jerseys & Numbers, Steelers Quarterbacks, The Pass Catchers, Running Wild, In the Trenches, The Back Seven, Odds & Ends & Awards, Nicknames, Alma Maters, In the Draft Room, The Trading Post, and Super Bowl Special – is delivered in the form of quiz questions followed (of course) by quiz answers and embellished by even more trivia in a Did You Know? section.For knowledgeable fans and those who would like to become knowledgeable, this book is a fine resource. Impress friends and acquaintances with in depth knowledge of the sport of Football. Grady Harp, October 20

Even if you are a big fan of the Stealers this book will keep you going until the last quiz. Difficult to get 20/20 on all the quiz.

Author Ray Walker steps up to the plate as a sports enthusiast and data expert with this fresh compendium of entertaining and illuminating facts about the Pittsburgh Penguins. Though everyone knows the team, even those us who are not hockey aficionados, this well written book flows with facts and trivia that both amaze and entertain. Ray has also written CRAZY SPORTS STORIES, and this book continues his series of Sports Trivia books that include the New York Yankees, the Dallas Cowboys, the Boston Bruins, and the New England Patriots, so it becomes readily apparent that not only is his knowledge of hockey keen, but also baseball and football.In his introductory comments Ray states, ‘Pittsburgh Penguins fans are inspirational. With a rich, successful history in the NHL, the Penguins have inspired their supporters to strive for greatness with their tradition of colorful players, memorable eras, big moves, and unique moments. This book is meant to be a celebration of those moments, as well as an examination of the collection of interesting, impressive, and important details that allow us to understand the full stories behind the players and the team.’And with that impetus for learning some of the facts about this team, the session (aka ‘game’) begins. Each chapter – Origins and History, Jerseys & Numbers, Catchy Nicknames, The Captain Class, Statistically Speaking, The Trade Market, Draft Day, Goaltender Tidbits, Penguins Defenders, Centers of Attention, The Wingers Take Flight, Coaches GMs & Owner, and The Awards Section – is delivered in the form of quiz questions followed (of course) by quiz answers and embellished by even more trivia in a Did You Know? section.For knowledgeable fans and those who would like to become knowledgeable, this book is a fine resource. Impress friends and acquaintances with in depth knowledge of the sport of Hockey. Grady Harp, September 20