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Father of Taylor Cook, Retired Post-Gazette sports columnist and co-host of Cook and Joe midday show on 93.7 The Fan.

Pittsburgh, PA
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Ron Cook
5 years
Ben Roethlisberger on doctor visit Friday: "It was a good report. I got to bypass the tennis ball throwing for a month and go right to the football. Still going to be about 2.5-3 months until I get total clearance from doc but we are doing good!
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I don’t tweet much, but I couldn’t let this go. I had a great time/dinner tonight in Naples with my old partner, @JoeStarkey1 , and his wonderful family. I don’t miss work, but I miss him. I am honored to call him my friend.
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7 years
Ben Roethlisberger: "I plan on coming back next year.'"
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5 years
A Ben Roethlisberger update: He will see his doctors in LA Feb. 21 and hopes to get clearance to start throwing tennis balls and other light objects. He remains confident he will be ready for the Steelers' offseason work in May. Roethlisberger had elbow surgery Sept. 23.
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4 years
I bet I received 1,000 texts of sympathy about my mom's passing, many from those who don't like me or my opinions. Too many to thank individually. I read/appreciate each text. I don't usually have much use for the hate on Twitter, but it was beautiful for me this time. Thank you.
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3 years
A year ago today, I lost my mother, Ruth. I still want to call her three times a day like I always did. I miss her every day. I loved her so much, If you are lucky enough to still have your mom, give her an extra hug. You will never have a better friend.
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Ben Roethlisberger on throwing a football Saturday for the first time since his elbow surgery: "It felt amazing to throw. It was hard to hold the smile in. 2 more throwing sessions while I’m out here in California and then headed back to the burgh."
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Today is my mom's 96th birthday. My daughter Taylor and I are so blessed to still have her in our life. She still is strong, sharp and independent. Happy Birthday, Ruth Cook! Here's hoping you have many more healthy, happy birthdays. You are loved more than you know.
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6 years
Sad news. Bruno Sammartino has passed at 82. One of Pittsburgh’s all-time great sportsmen and great people. Rest In Peace, Bruno.
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8 years
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has a torn meniscus in left knee and will have surgery Monday morning. No timetable for his return.
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4 years
Seriously, how does anyone enjoy snow? What is good about it? Shoveling it? Slipping on it? Freezing in it? Give me 90 degrees and sunny any day of the week, month and year.
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I have told @CamHeyward to his face ... His old man would be so proud of him. As a football player, sure. But more as a good man who works tirelessly to make our city better.
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Cam Heyward
5 years
I love and I miss you pops. 12 years ago you passed away but not a day goes by without us thinking of you. Love you
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2 years
Happy 70th birthday to the most popular Steelers player of all time, Jack Lambert. There hasn't been another one like him. There never will be another like him. Here's hoping he has many more healthy, happy birthdays.
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6 years
Just ran into Mayor @billpeduto at PPG Paints Arena. Thanked him for the way he has represented us in a brutal time. His leadership is just one more reason to be proud of being a Pittsburgher.
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3 years
Right behind my house at 730. I think I have to move.
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5 years
With my kid in Seattle. I wouldn’t trade my day for anyone’s day. Proud of her every second of every day. Lucky to be her dad.
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3 years
I had an amazing eight days with my baby, Taylor, at Marco Island, Fla. She is why I get up every morning. I love her more than life itself I am so proud and blessed to be her dad … Now it is on to football and hockey seasons.
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6 years
My daughter, Taylor, moves into her new apartment in Seattle today and starts the next chapter of her life. I have no doubt she is going to be a star. I just wish it wasn't so far away. Be safe and be smart, Baby Doll. I love you with all my heart. @slazz
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There are no worse fans in sports than Philly fans. I'm guessing many -- not all -- are subhuman. I wanted to laugh watching their "celebration" Sunday night but I was too busy crying. What a joke they are. What an embarrassment.
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Condolences go out to KDKA TV-2's Bob Pompeani @KDPomp on the death this morning of his father. What a gift Bob gave his pop. He made him proud every day. There is no better gift for a parent. RIP Mr. Pompeani.
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I lost my mom on Nov. 8, 2020, just a few weeks before her 98th birthday. She would be 100 today. I still can't believe she didn't make it. Taylor and I miss you every day, Ruth. We love you with all our heart.
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I hope for his sake that Mike Tomlin isn't watching Pats-Jags. If he is and sees James Harrison, he is sick to his stomach. Maybe the worst move Tomlin made all year was letting Harrison go.
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So who do you like in the Super Bowl, Pittsburgh? Tom Brady, James Harrison and the Patriots or LeGarrette Blount and the Eagles from hated Philly? Are you even going to watch? Might be a good day to fold T-shirts.
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Prayers go out to Rick Tocchet and his mom, who is fighting a hard fight against brain cancer. Tocchet is one of the great players, great coaches and great people in Penguins history. The Arizona Coyotes are lucky to have him. He will make them winners.
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What an amazing kid Ryan Shazier is. At the basketball games, last night. Working out today. I have so much respect for him. I love his attitude. Feeling sorry for himself? No way. We all can learn something from him.
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Alex Kozora
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From Ryan Shazier's Instagram. Video posted of him working out. This is terrific. #Steelers
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Steelers personnel guru Art Rooney Jr. once told me Penn Hills' Bill Fralic was the only high school player he ever saw who might have been able to jump to the NFL. What a man Fralic was. What a great person. RIP
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3 years
An American hero. An absolute American hero for reasons that have nothing to do with football. I am a better person for having met Al.
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Adam Schefter
3 years
Ravens announced that OT Alejandro Villanueva has decided to retire after a seven-year NFL career.
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6 years
Nothing better than watching opening-day baseball in Pittsburgh with the best announcer in sports. Three times in four years. Thanks to the great Doc Emrick for a really nice tradition.
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2 years
This is the second Mother's Day without my mom. What I would give to take her to Domenico's in Cranberry for gnocchi just one more time. I love you, Ruth. Taylor and I miss you every day. Life just isn't the same without you. Thank you for everything.
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7 years
I took my daughter to the Pens game for her birthday. I hope she finds it in her heart to forgive me.
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1 year
I was there that night. Maybe the most memorable moment of my career. I can still hear that crowd at Yankee Stadium. I still get chills.
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Baseball by BSmile
1 year
President George W. Bush throws a ceremonial first pitch from the mound for a strike before Game 3 of the 2001 World Series at Yankee Stadium! #MLB #Baseball #POTUS #History #WorldSeries
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Frank Costanza. No one is a close second.
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$@ge ⬆️
11 months
Who is the greatest fictional Dad of all time?
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4 years
Happy Birthday to Bob Pompeani, one of the good guys. He lives on Twitter @KDPomp . Wish him a very good day.
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6 years
Saw Mets broadcaster Keith Hernandez at PNC Park Sunday. Walked by him and we exchanged hellos. You have no idea how badly I wanted to say, "Nice game, Pretty Boy!" How do you not love Newman? "I despise Keith Hernandez!" Who will ever forget it?
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I don’t think anyone has impressed me more than Ryan Shazier. Doesn’t feel sorry for himself. Just works to get better. Kevin Colbert called him an inspiration. That’s an understatement.
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7 years
My baby girl Taylor turns 23 today. 23 on the 23rd! I am so lucky to be her dad. She makes me proud every second of every day. Love you so much, Sweet Pea! Many more healthy, happy birthdays.
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2 years
I lost my best friend two years ago today. I had the best mother in the world. She had the best granddaughter. She would be 100 on Dec. 18. Taylor and I love you, Ruth. We miss you every day.
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5 years
In Seattle with my kid. I love her so much. “Don’t Stop Believin’ is on the radio. I am a very lucky man.
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3 years
The NHL is a joke. A garage league, to quote a famous former Penguin. It deserves this nonsense. Way to ruin a beautiful game, guys.
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Ron Cook
8 years
Roethlisberger said he no longer is wearing the boot because it isn't necessary.
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6 years
They tell me Rizzo is one of the finest people in baseball. A good man. I believe it, but I don’t care. That was still a horse crap slide.
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4 years
Happy Father's Day to all dads. There's no greater gift in life than being a dad. I am the most blessed man in the world because of my daughter, Taylor. I just wish I still had my dad. Lost him in 2004. The most amazing man I have known. Miss you, Ray. Always will miss you.
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6 years
Sympathy to Don Nehlen on the loss of his wife. Don was the first coach I covered at the Pittsburgh Press. Great man and a terrific coach. What he did for years and years at WVU in a small state with little local talent was incredible. One of the top college coaches ever.
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TonyCaridi
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Mountaineer Football’s First Lady Passes Away - West Virginia University Athletics
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4 years
Tremendous piece by @PaulZeise about one of Pittsburgh's best human beings. Those of us lucky to know Tunch are sick about his diagnosis. You will know him a lot better after reading this column.-->> via @PittsburghPG
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6 years
Two veteran scribes prepping for Steelers-Saints tomorrow. Not my first rodeo. Not @EdBouchette ’s, either.
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Ron Cook
7 years
I'm thinking Dan Rooney is smiling about James Conner. What a great representative of the Steelers Conner will be.
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7 years
I can confirm Rick Tocchet is leaving the Penguins to become head coach of the Arizona Coyotes.
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2 years
Happy Birthday to the great Doc Emrick. A terrific play-by-play man. A better person. I treasure our friendship. Here’s wishing many more healthy, happy birthdays for Doc.
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7 years
Best of luck to Neil Walker. He will be good for the Yankees. It's nice to see him with a team that has a chance to win it all. He deserves a ring. One of the good people in all of sports.
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RobBiertempfel
7 years
The Pittsburgh Kid in pinstripes
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6 years
Happy 24th birthday to my daughter, Taylor! @xslazz is the reason I get up every morning. She is the absolute best part of my world. I am so proud of her and so lucky to be her dad. I thank God for her every night. Many more happy, healthy birthdays, Baby Doll.
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7 years
The NHL strikes again. No hearing for Tommy Wingels for his hit on Scott Wilson. One of the worst hits of the season. What a sad disgrace.
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8 years
The Steelers have bye week after Sunday's game against Patriots. It's possible Roethlisberger could be back for the Baltimore game Nov. 6.
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9 years
My first step into Twitter. Never thought I'd live long enough to see the 21st Century!
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7 years
If you're a dad with a daughter and this doesn't make you cry, I wonder if you're human. I'm sobbing. Love you so much, Taylor, my baby girl
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Bailey Sellers
7 years
My dad passed away when I was 16 from cancer and before he died he pre payed flowers so i could receive them every year on my birthday. Well this is my 21st birthday flowers and the last. Miss you so much daddy. 💜
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Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger said via email his right foot is fine. Said the team wanted him to wear a boot Sunday as a precaution ...
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4 years
Tunch Ilkin is one of the most positive, mentally strong people I've known in sports. He has a tough battle ahead against ALS. No one is better prepared for it. Check out my piece from 2012 on Tunch and his late wife Sharon.-->> via @PittsburghPG
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Happy Birthday to my amazing daughter, Taylor. 27 years ago today you came into the world and made me the happiest dad in the world. I love you with all my heart. I am proud of you every second of every day. Many more healthy, happy birthdays.⁦ @xslazz
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3 years
Hall of Famer Jack Ham joins the Cook and Joe show at 1025 to discuss Peen State-Iowa and Steelers. No one knows football better. Don’t miss it.
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7 years
Big difference between Steelers-Ravens and Steelers-Bengals relationship/rivalry. Respect in the first, dislike, if not hatred, in the second.
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Baltimore Ravens
7 years
Coach Harbaugh said the team opened their meeting today with a group prayer for @steelers LB Ryan Shazier and his health.
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3 years
Happy Birthday to World Series hero Steve Blass. Wishing many more healthy, happy birthdays to one of sports’ all-time good guys.
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7 years
I fear for the great city of Philadelphia. I hope their "fans" don't burn down the place if the Eagles win today. I hope they don't burn the place down if the Eagles lose. But nothing will surprise me.
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If Antonio Brown's weekend media tour doesn't make you want to throw up, nothing will.-->> via @PittsburghPG
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6 years
I am hoping for a Vegas-Washington Cup final. Alex Ovechkin thought he conquered his demons when he beat the Penguins. I would love to see if he can conquer Marc-Andre Fleury.
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Happy Birthday to the one and only Doc Emrick. A great man doesn’t get older. He just keeps getting better. Here’s wishing many more healthy, happy birthdays to a wonderful human being.
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8 years
Happy Anniversary to 93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh. We started as a station 7 years ago today. What an amazing run. We're just getting started.
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6 years
Another legend is gone ... Roy Clark passes away at 85. One of the legends when I was a much younger man. Who doesn't remember Hee Haw? What entertainment!
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6 years
I was at a doubleheader at Forbes Field in 1965 when the Pirates beat Koufax and Drysdale. Maybe the most amazing thing I ever saw in sports.
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Super 70s Sports
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Big D, Vin, and Sandy. ‘Nuff said.
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7 years
Lose 5 of 6 to second-worst team in baseball, as Pirates just did, you don't deserve to win division. Or even compete for title.
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7 years
Two Beaver County guys. I've known Terry Francona for 40 years. Hall of Fame manager. Hall of Fame person.
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7 years
Steelers never would have Kaepernick situation because of Al Villanueva. Too much respect for him as a man and what he stands for.
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5 years
A few NFL players are jerks. Most are really good people. @RamonFoster is one of the best.
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The beach. The sun. The Gulf of Mexico. The warm breezes. The smell of saltwater. Mimosas. You can keep your white Christmas.
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7 years
Well said, @gerrydulac . A great honor for a better person.
@gerrydulac
Gerry Dulac
7 years
Finally so deserving: DE Cam Heyward one of 4 Steelers named All-Pro. That's infinitely more significant than Pro Bowl.
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Ron Cook
4 years
John Lennon was shot to death 40 years ago tonight. I remember Howard Cosell announcing it to the country as if it were yesterday. Lennon was my favorite Beatle. Who was yours?
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7 years
That would make Roethlisberger the winningest quarterback in stadium history. How sick do you think that makes Browns fans?
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5 years
Unfairly villainized for making an error in a ballgame. We all should be as perfect as his critics. RIP, Bill Buckner.
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Jeremy Schaap
5 years
Bill Buckner passed away early the morning of May 27th surrounded by his family. Bill fought with courage and grit as he did all things in life. Our hearts are broken but we are at peace knowing he is in the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." Bill was 69.
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Roethlisberger on today's MRI: "It showed I aggravated an old foot fracture but nothing severe. I should be good to go [Sunday against KC]."
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6 years
Love watching @jordy_mercer play ball. He is a winning ballplayer. I can't think of a better compliment for a guy. Mercer and Josh Harrison could play on my team any day.
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6 years
Wow! There are coaches and then there is this coach.
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Bally Sports Southwest
6 years
This is one of the most powerful postgame messages you'll ever hear. Newton Eagles Head Coach W.T. Johnston puts sports in perspective after claiming a Texas High School Football State Championship. #UILonFOX | #TXHSFB | @uiltexas
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Loved the Penguins win against New Jersey last night. Finally. But the best part of the night was the David Puddy sighting in full Devils face and chest paint. Priceless. Raised big money for St. Jude's Children Hospital by doing it. Good for him.
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Landry Jones is expected to start against the Patriots.
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“Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.” No other line is even close.
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$@ge ⬆️
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What is the greatest movie quote of all time?
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Big Ben on Heath Miller: "He said how lucky he was to play with just one quarterback. I told him he had it all wrong. I was the lucky one."
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2 years
Jim Leyland is a national treasure. There will never be another like him. I consider him the best baseball man I have ever been around.
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BaseballHistoryNut
2 years
Jim Leyland started to argue with the umpire, but God Bless America came on, he composes himself, takes his hat off, stands politely for the rendition and goes back after the umpire after it’s done. Legendary stuff right here
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Seinfeld. All the rest are just pretenders.
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Super 70s Sports
2 years
What’s the best show in the history of television?
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Ron Cook
7 years
Pirates are 37-45. And people actually are wondering if they should be buyers at the trade deadline??? What a joke.
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Ron Cook
5 years
Those Penguins fans who jeered Matt Murray should be ashamed of themselves. Wrong time. Wrong guy to abuse. Those fans embarrassed Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
5 years
After the Penguins fell 3-0 behind the Bruins, fans began sarcastically cheering Matt Murray when he made a save. “No comment,” Murray said when asked about his treatment from the fans. It was a “no comment” that said plenty, writes @RonCookPG
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7 years
We rip athletes all the time -- unfairly, I might add -- for not being role models. How about a little applause for Marquise Goodwin?
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5 years
Caught in the act! How do you get mad at that face! God, I love dogs!
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Long-time Los Angeles/Chicago sports columnist Mike Downey came up with the perfect name for new Seattle NHL team: Starpucks. God, I wish I had thought of that.
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Antonio Brown on Vontaze Burfict's head injury Monday night from JuJu Smith-Schuster's block: “It’s karma! It’s karma! It’s karma! He took me out. He had that coming. What goes around comes around."
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If only people could be like dogs!🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍
@RexChapman
Rex Chapman🏇🏼
5 years
Good boy had surgery and his brother never left his side. Dogs, bruh...💪🐶😍😇😉
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