Ryan Recker

An NFL Draft related trivia question. Can you name the only two players from Western Pennsylvania, who played at Pitt and were drafted by the Steelers in the first round? Of all of the people I posed this question to, appropriately only @PittBorghetti nailed the answer.

A fantastic feature on Lou Holtz from 1988 from our former colleague Guy Junker, who visited St. Aloysius Grade School in East Liverpool, Ohio where Holtz went to school.

Days after winning a gold medal at the 1980 Olympics, Mark Johnson of Team USA made his Penguins debut. Johnson led the Americans with 11 points in the Olympics, scored twice against the Soviet Union, and scored the final goal of the gold medal game against Finland.

Leading up to the #NFLDraft, we are recalling some of the top local draft picks from over the years. This morning, we featured LaVar Arrington. @LaVarArrington

Thinking about the great Mike Wagner. This footage below is immediately after the Immaculate Reception, near the Steelers locker room. You see Wagner holding a game ball. It's from an incomplete pass from Ken Stabler on the final play of the game following Franco's TD.

The Pirates have announced the passing of Elroy Face at the age of 97. Known for his relief work, he earned the nickname, "The Baron of the Bullpen" and recorded three saves in the 1960 World Series. In this video from the @WTAE archives, Elroy showcases his famous forkball.

Our 40th annual Project Bundle-Up telethon is underway. As we reflect on the impact of this initiative, we celebrate the man who helped start it all, legendary meteorologist Joe DeNardo. @WTAE

Celebrating Eddie Johnston's 90th birthday with a look back at his career and his contributions to the Penguins.

Incredible shot and perspective from our @SamDHallJr in Sky4. @WTAE #Pittsburgh

Coming up on Monday morning, we visit with Oakmont Country Club Grounds Superintendent Mike McCormick, for a behind-the-scenes look at his team's course preparations ahead of next month's U.S. Open.

Paul Steigerwald on the passing of his former broadcast partner, Mike Lange.

From the @WTAE archives. In 1995, we spent a game in the booth with Mike Lange at the Civic Arena.

Some of the sights of the #Steelers preseason visit to Ireland in 1997.

Ahead of the Super Bowl, I visited with former South Fayette Head Coach Joe Rossi to discuss his former player & Chiefs WR, Justin Watson, who goes for a 4th ring on Sunday. Justin gave Rossi the jersey he wore in the Chiefs win over the Steelers on Christmas Day. @coachjoerossi

Iyanna Wade became Clairton's all-time leading scorer last night, surpassing Kamela Gissendanner. Wade had 32 points in a 63-52 win over West Greene and now with 2,709 career points, she sits in fifth place on the WPIAL all-time scoring list.

A look at an icy Allegheny River via Drone 4. #Pittsburgh

45 years ago this week, Dirt DiNardo and his crew prepare Three Rivers Stadium for a visit from the #Oilers, in town to meet the #Steelers in the AFC Championship.

Jimmy Carter hands the World Series trophy to Chuck Tanner in the Pirates clubhouse following their Game 7 win in Baltimore in 1979.