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Their Life's Work: The Brotherhood of the 1970s Pittsburgh Steelers

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Book Synopsis: “The definitive book of the 1970s Pittsburgh Steelers” (Scott Brown, ESPN), Their Life’s Work is a triumphant yet intimate literary sports book that—through exquisite reportage, love, and honesty—tells the full story of the best team to ever play the game.

The Pittsburgh Steelers of the 1970s won an unprecedented and unmatched four Super Bowls in six years. A dozen of those Steelers players, coaches, and executives have been inducted into the Hall of Fame, and three decades later their names echo in popular memory: “Mean” Joe Greene, Terry Bradshaw, Franco Harris, Mike Webster, Jack Lambert, Lynn Swann, and John Stallworth. In ways exhilarating and heartbreaking, they define not only the brotherhood of sports but those elements of the game that engage tens of millions of Americans: its artistry and its brutality. Drawing on hundreds of interviews, Their Life’s Work is a richly textured story of a team and a sport, what the game gave these men, and what the game took. It gave fame, wealth, and, above all, a brotherhood of players, twelve of whom died before turning sixty. To a man, they said they’d do it again, all of it. They bared the soul of the game to Gary Pomerantz, and he captured it wondrously. “Here is a book as hard-hitting and powerful as the ‘Steel Curtain’ dynasty that Pomerantz depicts so deftly. It’s the NFL’s version of The Boys of Summer, with equal parts triumph and melancholy. Pomerantz’s writing is strong, straightforward, funny, sentimental, and blunt. It’s as working class and gritty as the men he writes about” (The Tampa Tribune, Top 10 Sports Books of the Year).

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Experience the captivating story of triumph and brotherhood with "Their Life's Work: The Brotherhood of the 1970s Pittsburgh Steelers" - the definitive book of one of the greatest football teams in history. This literary masterpiece, praised by ESPN as the ultimate book on the subject, takes you on a journey through the exhilarating highs and heartbreaking lows of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 1970s.

Relive the glory days as the Pittsburgh Steelers dominated the NFL, capturing an unprecedented four Super Bowl victories in just six years. Legends like "Mean" Joe Greene, Terry Bradshaw, Franco Harris, and more, come alive through detailed reportage, love, and brutal honesty. Their names still resonate today, reminding us of the artistry and brutality that make American football such a thrilling sport.

Authored by Gary Pomerantz, "Their Life's Work" is a richly textured story that delves deep into the lives of the players, coaches, and executives who achieved greatness on the field. Through in-depth interviews and astonishing anecdotes, Pomerantz uncovers the true essence of the sport. This book is more than just a recounting of victories and defeats; it unveils the sacrifices, the bonds of brotherhood, the fame and wealth, and ultimately the heartbreak that came with being part of the iconic Steel Curtain dynasty.

"Their Life's Work" is a poignant and powerful tribute to a team that forever changed the NFL landscape. Pomerantz's writing is raw, authentic, funny, and sentimental, capturing the spirit of these hardworking and gritty men. This book is a must-read for football enthusiasts, history lovers, and those who cherish the undeniable power of teamwork.

Don't miss out on this incredible journey through football's past! Grab your copy of "Their Life's Work: The Brotherhood of the 1970s Pittsburgh Steelers" now and dive into the golden era of the Steel City's most unforgettable team. Click here to get your hands on this remarkable piece of sports literature.

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