FORGING A DYNASTY

EPISODE 8- THE CHAMPIONS

The final episode of season 1... the Steelers match up against the dreaded Oakland Raiders in the AFC Championship and then head to New Orleans for their first Super Bowl

EPISODE 7- THE SEASON

We finally make it to the start of the 1974 Pittsburgh Steelers' season and there are still many hurdles yet to overcome, including a quarterback controversy, and a player strike.

EPISODE 6- THE ARMY

In Episode 6 we explore the years leading up to the 1974 season... including the drafting of Terry Bradshaw and Franco Harris... the Immaculate Reception and the legion of fans that became Steeler Nation.

EPISODE 5- THE POPE

Episode 5 explores Steeler coach Coach Noll's road to Pittsburgh and the foundation of the NFL's biggest competition to date, the American Football League.  The AFL's founder and Chief's Owner Lamar Hunt brought about many changes in the NFL and brought about the end of one of Art's closest friends.

EPISODE 4- THE RENAISSANCE

Episode 4 covers the 50s and 60s of the struggling Steelers, and dives into three topics that influenced the team's 70 Dynasty.  The Pittsburgh Renaissance which remade the city and provided a new home for the Steelers, the upstart AAFL which brought more competition for players and forced the end of segregation, which we will explore by discussing UCLA famed Gold Dust Gang.