Recommended Steelers Books?

Lock Down · 12-26-2008, 01:36 PM

Not sure if this was the appropriate section however i am interested in purchasing a couple of Steeler related books & possibly DVDs, anyone have any suggestions?

TailgateMel · 12-26-2008, 01:44 PM

I am reading "Steeler Nation" right now, got it for Christmas from my husband.... it is the most recent one, and from what I have read, it has a lot of stories about CURRENT steelers.

http://www.amazon.com/Steeler-Nation...0320626&sr=8-2

I read "Double Yoi" by Myron Cope a couple years back & the book by Terry Bradshaw, that was pretty good.. I also started to read Jerome Bettis' book, but just wasn't getting into it much.

Mel

The Duke · 12-26-2008, 02:28 PM

Bradshaw's book is awesome

I haven't read it yet but I hear very positive reviews on Dan Rooney's book

SteelCityKing · 12-26-2008, 04:44 PM

Top 50 Plays of Steeler history is great for when you are taking a dump or just looking to kill time. it's fun.

DJfan · 12-27-2008, 12:49 AM

The ultimate one is 'A Few Bricks Shy Of A Load" by Blount (not Mel, and no relation). It's the chronicle of a SI writer given the assignment of living with a team for the entire season, pre through post. His editor gave him the choice of the Steelers or Raiders. He chose the Steelers. Takes place in '75 I think. Great read, but a little rough for the kiddies!!

Lock Down · 12-28-2008, 08:19 PM

Appreciate all the replies, thank you.

Will be a tough choice selecting one or two to purchase!

Stang909 · 01-01-2009, 10:32 PM

There is a book about Jack Lambert by a guy that I had as a substitute teacher. It is entitled Jack Lambert: Tough as Steel by Ron "Tank" Rotunno. I havent read it yet but it should be good, he seemed pretty knowledgeable on the Steelers when he and I talked in class just a couple years ago. It is also only $10 on borders.com.

Pittsburghfan · 01-05-2009, 02:26 PM

Has anyone read the book titled something like "Steeler Nation" there may have been more. I was wondering if its a good book before I picked it up.

Stang909 · 01-05-2009, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Pittsburghfan

Has anyone read the book titled something like "Steeler Nation" there may have been more. I was wondering if its a good book before I picked it up.

I haven't read it yet but I want to, there were excerpts from it in Steelers digest last year and it looks pretty good.

Wolverine1975 · 01-06-2009, 09:08 PM

I would recommend Jim O'Brien's "Doing It Right" (1991) and "Whatever It Takes" (1992), two wonderfully-written books which bridge the gap between the pre-Noll and Noll eras.

12-26-2008, 01:36 PM	#1
Lock Down Bench Warmer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 204 Member Number: 9857 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Recommended Steelers Books? Not sure if this was the appropriate section however i am interested in purchasing a couple of Steeler related books & possibly DVDs, anyone have any suggestions? __________________

12-26-2008, 01:44 PM	#2
TailgateMel Starter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Zelienople, PA Posts: 449 Member Number: 8498 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Recommended Steelers Books? I am reading "Steeler Nation" right now, got it for Christmas from my husband.... it is the most recent one, and from what I have read, it has a lot of stories about CURRENT steelers. http://www.amazon.com/Steeler-Nation...0320626&sr=8-2 I read "Double Yoi" by Myron Cope a couple years back & the book by Terry Bradshaw, that was pretty good.. I also started to read Jerome Bettis' book, but just wasn't getting into it much. Mel __________________ 100% Certified Grade-A SteelerChick

12-26-2008, 02:28 PM	#3
The Duke Living Legend Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 7,459 Gender: Male Member Number: 4800 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Recommended Steelers Books? Bradshaw's book is awesome I haven't read it yet but I hear very positive reviews on Dan Rooney's book

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12-27-2008, 12:49 AM	#5
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12-28-2008, 08:19 PM	#6
Lock Down Bench Warmer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 204 Member Number: 9857 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Recommended Steelers Books? Appreciate all the replies, thank you. Will be a tough choice selecting one or two to purchase! __________________

01-01-2009, 10:32 PM	#7
Stang909 Bench Warmer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 205 Gender: Male Member Number: 4659 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Recommended Steelers Books? There is a book about Jack Lambert by a guy that I had as a substitute teacher. It is entitled Jack Lambert: Tough as Steel by Ron "Tank" Rotunno. I havent read it yet but it should be good, he seemed pretty knowledgeable on the Steelers when he and I talked in class just a couple years ago. It is also only $10 on borders.com.

01-05-2009, 02:26 PM	#8
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01-06-2009, 09:08 PM	#10
Wolverine1975 Water Boy Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 6 Member Number: 10639 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Recommended Steelers Books? I would recommend Jim O'Brien's "Doing It Right" (1991) and "Whatever It Takes" (1992), two wonderfully-written books which bridge the gap between the pre-Noll and Noll eras. __________________

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