I’ve heard some say the 1990’s did it better with cards. I’ll let you all argue about that one.
1996 Finest Refractors of Carnell Lake.
I really have been loving gold cards to pair with the Steelers. This one really hits the spot for me. Really enjoyed getting some rare Lake cards!
What a year for new players in the Steel City:
34 new members added to my collection and the Steelers All-Time Roster!
That now brings the all-time total count of Steelers to appear in a game to 1,694.
Here are a few of my favorite new rookies! #HereWeGo
Two of my bigger resolutions for 2026 are find lower numbered cards and take pictures of card backs.
2000 Pacific Copper #’d 75 of Scott Shields
Not many low numbered Shields cards out there!
I only have ten players left on my journey to collect every member of Steelers team history!
1,679 down, 10 to go!
One era-specific item or card that mentions or shows each of these players is my rule! The journey is almost complete!
Do you know the two players who played for the Cowboys, Raiders, and Steelers?
Dick Klein (#78 in the front row)
&
Chaz Green
The official petition to make 11/12 Pittsburgh Pro Football Day 🫡
November 12 is one of the most significant days in Pittsburgh pro football history.
To commemorate the occasion, I joined Darin Hayes & the Pigskin Dispatch podcast to discuss the events that make the day so special!
Enjoy!
The glory of my collection is that it’s never ending. There will always be new Steelers to add.
Last night, Andrus Peat made his regular season debut for the team, adding another card to my always growing list of Steelers!
One of the sets that pushed my interest into high gear for cards was the 2004 Rookies & Stars set.
Unfortunately I never pulled any Ben Roethlisberger cards from packs.
Fortunately, I’ve been able to add a few over the years from the sets including this ‘04 R&S Longevity Sapphire #’d 75 of Ben!
If only we could go back in time…
This excerpt is from a 1959 program. If only we could tell them that Geri would still hold the record for longest punt in 2025.
History is an amazing thing!
Give me an underrated Steelers player! Bonus points if you show me a card!
My answer: Aaron Smith! Such an under-appreciated member of those 2000’s defenses!
1,662 down.
20 to go.
#Steelers
The Steel Curtain, featured on their rookie cards! #Steelers
The Steelers will wear their 1933 Throwbacks this Sunday v. GB.
Read here about one of the inaugural members of team history on my Substack!
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How about a Steelers card I’ve quite literally never seen until now.
A 1999 Senior Bowl card of Aaron Smith! Steelers collectors know he’s virtually impossible to find cards of, but it’s amazing to find something I didn’t even know existed! #Steelers
The journey is nearly complete. Only 30
players remain!
My journey to represent every player in franchise history is almost over. I want to continue to telling the stories of all Steelers players! #HereWeGo #Steelers
We’re inching closer and closer to wrapping up my quest to collect one item featuring each Steelers player in team history!
Featured today is 1951 Steelers v. Eagles program, and the two new players are in the top row: Dick Tomlinson & Truett Smith!
Only 36 players remain. #Steelers
OTD in Steelers History, 1996:
The Steelers improve to 5-1, defeating Cincinnati 20-10 at Three Rivers.
Chad Brown set (and still holds) the single-game Steelers record for sacks with 4.5. This was also the 2nd time in franchise history the Steelers recorded 10 sacks in one game. #HereWeGo
OTD in Steelers History, 1939:
Chester “Swede” Johnston scored the 25th rushing TD in team history, with a 1-yard plunge versus NYG.
The Steelers ultimately lost the contest 14-7. #SteelerNation
Very excited to bring you the next installment of The 1933 Pittsburgh Pirates.
Click the link below to learn more about Bill Sortet’s place in Steelers history!
#HereWeGo #SteelerNation
Always a Steelers history account at heart, but absolutely excited to welcome back hockey tonight! #LetsGoPens
Old programs are just a fun window to the past.
These pictures come from the 1960 Steelers v. Bears Armed Forces Benefit Game! #Steelers
So close. The hunt for everyone is nearly finished.
50 players left to find. We’re going to make it! #SteelerNation
Collecting every player in team history means searching through some obscure items, but really cool ones at that!
This 1936 Spalding NFL Rules Guide is one of those. Featuring an early picture of The Chief and the 1935 team photo, this item helps identify some of the earliest Steelers! #Steelers
Up now on Substack! Excited to share this next edition of The 1933 Pittsburgh Pirates with you! We’re looking at the tight race for the 1933 Receiving Crown! #Steelers
Vintage #Steelers programs have been part of my main focus recently!
This 1948 program v. the Boston Yanks represents a 24-14 win for Pittsburgh.
Hall of Honor member Elbie Nickel scored his first career TD and RB Norm Mosley scored his only career TD in this game.
In 1970, the Steelers drafted 3 receivers in the NFL Draft.
Shanklin or Smith would lead the team in receiving each year between 1970-1973 (Shanklin 70, 72-73 & Smith 71)
Staggers also added his talent in the punt return game!
This trio combined for 33 touchdowns while in Pittsburgh #Steelers
I do not buy as many modern cards anymore. But every once in awhile, I come across one that I feel is just needed for my collection!
This 2025 Donruss Bomb Squad of Aaron Rodgers fit that category! #HereWeGo #SteelerNation
A nice pickup that arrived yesterday!
1932 Illustrated Current News Poster that features the 1932 NCAA All-American Team.
#2 is Warren Heller who was the Steelers leading all-time rusher until 1946.
#11 is Paul Moss who led the Steelers and NFL in receiving yards in 1933!
#SteelersNation
