The "man behind the curtain" is a phrase that invokes memories of The Wizard of Oz, a scene where the trusty watchdog named Toto pulls the curtain back to reveal the man behind this frightening persona. In 1974, the Pittsburgh Steelers discovered their own man behind the curtain—a second-round draft pick from Kent State named Jack Lambert—who would punish ball carriers who … [Read more...] about The Man Behind the Curtain. 4 Classic Jack Lambert Cards
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Game-Used Jerseys from Steelers Greats Heading to Auction
Through its partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Lelands has secured 20 game jerseys from some of the team's all-time great players for its upcoming Spring Auction. Among the items that will be on the block are jerseys donned by Pro Football Hall of Famers Jack Lambert (1977), Andy Russell (1975), Mel Blount (1976), Rod Woodson (1992) and Jerome Bettis, along with … [Read more...] about Game-Used Jerseys from Steelers Greats Heading to Auction
Classic Steelers Jerseys, Memorabilia Go on Display
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
All-Time Top Graded 1976 Topps Set Sells for $173,066 in Lelands Auction
Packs were once 15 cents. A whole box was $5.40--retail. Little could anyone who bought some baseball cards in the spring or summer of 1976 have imagined that a complete set would one day sell for $173,066, but that's what happened late Friday night when the Lelands Classic Auction came to a close. Of course, this was no ordinary set. Painstakingly pieced together … [Read more...] about All-Time Top Graded 1976 Topps Set Sells for $173,066 in Lelands Auction
Lelands Launches Part II of Steelers Auction
Lelands, which launched a new auction partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers last winter, is hosting its second Steeler-centric event this month. Over two dozen game-worn Steelers jerseys, some dating back to the 1960s, are being offered in an online catalog. Among the items up for bid are three jerseys that are at least 50 seasons old, including those once donned by … [Read more...] about Lelands Launches Part II of Steelers Auction
Steelers Jerseys Get Media Coverage in Pittsburgh
Lelands landed a sweet deal through its partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers that has led to an auction of some iconic jerseys from the past. Not only was the company chosen to sell game-used memorabilia, they’re also getting the benefit of having an iconic professional sports franchise tout their efforts. Local TV stations and other media were in attendance for a … [Read more...] about Steelers Jerseys Get Media Coverage in Pittsburgh
List of Super Bowl Winners
If you don't have a sports almanac handy, here is the all-time list of Super Bowl winners (and losers) in descending order as well as some other team-related Super Bowl trivia just in case you find yourself in a heated discussion. XLVIII: February 2, 2014: Seattle Seahawks 43, Denver Broncos 8 XLVII: February 3, 2013: Baltimore Ravens 34, San Francisco 49ers … [Read more...] about List of Super Bowl Winners
Steelers Sign Deal for Game-Worn Gear
The Pittsburgh Steelers have turned their game-worn jerseys and game-used memorabilia over to Fanatics Authentic and the deal caught some players by surprise. Players used to trading jerseys with opponents after games can no longer do so because of the deal with Fanatics, a fact that turned into a media story after Antonio Brown swapped shirts with a Jacksonville Jaguars … [Read more...] about Steelers Sign Deal for Game-Worn Gear
Man Fought for Football from Immaculate Reception; Still Owns It
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
Iconic Steel Curtain Banner Brings $57,500
A hand-painted banner created during the high point of the Pittsburgh Steelers 1970s dynasty and displayed regularly at Three Rivers Stadium sold for $57,500 in the official Super Bowl XLV auction on Saturday in Dallas. The banner, featuring members of the Steel Curtain defensive line, is instantly recognizable to fans who have seen it countless times on TV, in NFL Films … [Read more...] about Iconic Steel Curtain Banner Brings $57,500