Steelers fans who followed the team in the 70s know well the role Mike Wagner played in the Steel Curtain defense. His death is a reminder of the Steelers' rise from perennial losers to six-time Super Bowl champions.
The years Wagner was a key player in the Steelers transformation is one part of the NFL Films documentary about Pittsburgh called "The Football Town."
The production exploring Western Pennsylvania's rich football heritage premieres next weekend at the Kamin Science Center.
It will show how Pittsburgh’s work ethic and community spirit are embedded in its football identity.
Some call the city a cradle of the game. This is where professional football was born.
It is where Pitt started playing college football in 1889. The same university is launching the first event at Arts Landing during draft week in April.
The Pitt Block Party will include an interactive football museum featuring Panther legends and their pathway to the pros.
The Block Party is just one event in the city's moment in the national spotlight. What better place could there be for the NFL’s biggest preseason event?
The fit is perfect for Pittsburgh.