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Classic Steelers Jerseys, Memorabilia Go on Display

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Jerseys worn by some of the greatest players in Pittsburgh Steelers history are part of a new display at the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, located in the John Heinz History Center. A dozen jerseys are on display as part of the exhibit, which kicked off to major fanfare on Friday. The jerseys are owned by long time collector Thomas Tull and his wife Alba.  … [Read more...] about Classic Steelers Jerseys, Memorabilia Go on Display

Immaculate Reception Pass Has Great Story Behind It

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You may not know the name Mike Silverstein, but you probably know all about Franco Harris.  It was 40 years ago this month that Harris scored one of the NFL’s most memorable and important touchdowns, helping launch Chuck Noll's Steelers toward greatness.  Silverstein was very much involved on that day—as a hustling reporter who was in the middle of the action, both in the press … [Read more...] about Immaculate Reception Pass Has Great Story Behind It

Man Fought for Football from Immaculate Reception; Still Owns It

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There were no authenticators then.  No eBay. No big  auctions anywhere because "sports memorabilia" was just a fancy phrase no one really used.  It was just "the Immaculate Reception ball".   At least that's what most people called it when Jim Baker showed it to them after one of the most famous plays in NFL history. Forty years after Franco Harris caught a deflected pass … [Read more...] about Man Fought for Football from Immaculate Reception; Still Owns It

2011 Topps Precision Football Preview

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Make way for another premium football product.  2011 Topps Precision will hit stores later this season at a dealer cost of around $140 per box. Each card will be printed on 72-point card stock.  There will be three base cards per pack with one autograph or autograph relic card in each.  Four packs will be in each box, giving collectors four autographs and 12 base cards per … [Read more...] about 2011 Topps Precision Football Preview