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CBS News
6 days ago
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- CBS News
Historic Terrible Trolley on display at Pennsylvania Trolley Museum in Washington County
A valuable piece of Pittsburgh history and a callback to days past was brought back to life. The Terrible Trolley — once the idea of a young girl who made a request to the city's mayor — was revealed Tuesday at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum in Washington County. It was originally introduced in 1980 as a rallying point for Pittsburgh Steelers fans before Super Bowl XIV. The Steelers went on to beat the Los Angeles Rams, becoming the first team in NFL history to win four Super Bowls. The idea for the trolley was originally suggested by Kim Sever, who was 9 years old when she wrote a letter to then-Pittsburgh Mayor Richard Caliguiri. It was inspired by the "Terrible Towel," which was created by longtime Steelers' radio announcer Myron Cope in 1975. "Mr. City Promoter, my name is Kim Sever," the letter reads. "I'm 9 years old, and I had this idea that maybe the city could have a trolley painted black and gold that says 'The Terrible Trolley.' "If the city doesn't have the money for a new trolley, you could just paint one of the old trolleys black and gold, okay?" Caliguiri honored Sever's request by relaying it to the Port Authority in January 1980, and the newly repainted trolley car debuted in time for the big game. The trolley's restoration was thanks to the efforts of KDKA-TV's "Fan N'ation," which reached out to the museum about the Terrible Trolley in 2022. Former executive director Scott Becker eventually tracked down the trolley, which was owned by a private collector. "He said, 'It's funny you called,'" said Becker, recalling the conversation. "'I just sold the land and the building it's in, and I need to find it a new home.'" The trolley was brought to the museum, and a team of volunteers got to work to restore it. "We really wanted to make this as accurate of a restoration as possible," said Michael Buchta, the trolley restoration's project manager. "But obviously with the steel repairs and body work, make it as thoroughly well done as we could." And that hard work was celebrated in the presence of the museum crew, former transit employees and former Steelers defensive lineman John Banaszak, a member of the 1979-80 championship team.
USA Today
20-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Steelers countdown to kickoff — No. 49: a history of the number and who wore it best
The Steelers countdown to kickoff is here — and we're at 49 days until Pittsburgh faces off against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. In the spirit of the countdown, we're taking a look at the history of No. 49 and the players who wore it best. Current Steelers No. 49 wearer: LB Jeremiah Moon Moon currently wears No. 49 for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Signing with the Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2022, Moon spent most of his time on Baltimore's practice squad until he was waived on January 25, 2024. The Steelers claimed him off waivers one day later — where he ultimately become a solid contributor on special teams. He re-signed with Pittsburgh on a one-year deal last March and looks to compete at training camp for a spot on the 53-man roster. Last five Steelers to wear No. 49: Best No. 49 in Steelers history: DB Dwayne Woodruff Dwayne Woodruff is the best Steeler to ever wear No. 49. Drafted by Pittsburgh with the 161st overall pick in the sixth round of the 1979 NFL Draft, Woodruff had a consistent and productive career in the Steel City. He played in 157 games for Pittsburgh — starting in 105 of them — and his 37 career interceptions rank fifth on the Steelers' all-time list. A pivotal member of the Steelers' Super Bowl XIV championship roster, his overall elite play and AFC-leading five interceptions earned him team MVP honors in 1982. One of the most underrated defensive backs in franchise history, there is no greater wearer of No. 49 than Woodruff. For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
USA Today
02-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Revisiting the Rams' history with the 26th overall pick in the draft
Revisiting the Rams' history with the 26th overall pick in the draft The 2025 NFL draft is rapidly approaching, and in less than a month, the Los Angeles Rams will be on the clock with the 26th overall pick, marking the first time since 2015 and 2016 that the Rams will have picked in Round 1 in consecutive drafts. Throughout their history in Los Angeles (1946–1994, 2016–present), the Rams have 26th overall four times. Here's a look back at those four selections. RB Cleveland Gary, 1989 During the 1988 NFL draft, the Rams selected a hometown product in Gaston Green, an All-American running back from UCLA in the first round. Green lasted three seasons in LA, rushed for just 451 yards, and never scored a touchdown. One year after Green rushed for just 117 yards in 10 games during his rookie season, the Rams decided to swing for another player to carry the rock, selecting Cleveland Gary 26th overall in 1989. Gary, who won a national championship with the University of Miami in 1987, fared well in the Rams' backfield. In just his second season, he scored 14 rushing touchdowns, which was tied for the most in 1990. Two years later, he enjoyed a breakout season rushing for 1,125 yards and seven touchdowns while adding 52 receptions for 293 yards and three scores through the air. After five seasons on the West Coast, Gary made his way out east where he played his final season in 1994 with the Miami Dolphins. OG Kent Hill, 1979 Kent Hill had one wish during the 1979 NFL Draft: to get drafted by a warm-weather team. That wish was granted when the Rams drafted him with the 26th pick of the 1979 draft. Hill found instant success with the Rams as a rookie as the team would reach Super Bowl XIV but ultimately fell to the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-19. Over the next six seasons, the former Georgia Tech product would make five Pro Bowl appearances and a pair of All-Pro teams. Hill would go on to play for the Houston Oilers in 1986 and 1987 before officially retiring. After his career, he would go on to return to his alma mater for nine years as the assistant athletic director and, in 2006, founded Kent's Country Cookies. LB Kevin McLain, 1976 Following an All-American career at Colorado State, the Rams selected linebacker Kevin McLain 26th overall in the first round of the 1976 draft. The Tulsa, Oklahoma native would go on to appear in 48 games across four seasons with Los Angeles. DL Billy Ray Smith, 1957 The difference between DL Billy Ray Smith and the other three names on this list is that Smith was not a first-round selection. Instead, he was the 26th overall pick, which happened to be in the third round during the 1957 draft. At the time, there were only 12 teams in the league, and the Rams held the first pick of the third round. Smith, who played college football in Arkansas, lasted just one season in Los Angeles. He would go on to spend three seasons (1958-1960) with the Steelers and 10 seasons (1961-1970) with the Baltimore Colts, where he earned the nickname 'The Rabbit' by his teammates. During his time with the Colts, he earned Second-Team All-Pro honors in 1968 and helped the Colts capture wins in the 1968 NFL championship game and a 16-13 win in Super Bowl V over the Dallas Cowboys.
Fox News
25-02-2025
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- Fox News
Eddie Hill, former Dolphins and Rams running back, dead at 67
Eddie Hill, a former NFL running back who played for the Los Angeles Rams and Miami Dolphins, has died, one of his former teams announced on Monday. He was 67. The Dolphins announced Hill's death in a post on social media. "We are saddened by the passing of former Dolphins running back Eddie Hill, who played for the team from 1981-84," the team wrote on X. No official cause of death was announced. Nearly eight years ago, Hill opened up to the Sun-Sentinel about his health issues and revealed he had battled brain cancer. He told the paper he believed he was also dealing with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE, which is believed to be caused by repeated blows to the head. "Every life has a purpose and football was one of those biblical, scriptural things that I learned early in life that applied to me, the gift," he told the paper in May 2017, adding he had no regrets about playing the sport. "And recently, in the last 10-15 years, I've learned that purpose and I live that purpose." The Rams chose Hill in the second round of the 1979 NFL Draft out of Memphis. He played for Los Angeles for two seasons, including a Super Bowl appearance in his rookie year. The Rams fell to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XIV. He was traded to Miami before the start of the 1981 season. He played four more years with the Dolphins before calling it a career. He appeared in 75 games and had 443 rushing yards with two rushing touchdowns. As a special teams player, he had 17 total kick returns for 330 yards. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
