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November 2, 2014
Greene to Ben in '04: 'Play like a Steeler'
Greene embodied a level of toughness that exceeded even his tremendous talents. That's the message he sent to Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in his rookie season back in 2004.
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October 29, 2014
Which number is next for retirement?
Gary M. Pomerantz is as valid a source on the topic of the Steel Curtain Dynasty as anyone. He will be on hand for Joe Greene's number retirement celebration this weekend, and took some time to give BTSC a list of which numbers (if any) will be next.
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October 29, 2014
"Their Life's Work" is required reading
Author Gary M. Pomerantz provides such a wonderful, in-depth look at the Steelers' dynasty in the 1970s, it should be required reading for any citizen of Steeler Nation.
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October 29, 2014
Gary Pomerantz on Joe Greene and team's decision
Gary M. Pomerantz, the author of the "Their Life's Work: The Brotherhood of the 1970s Pittsburgh Steelers, Then and Now," agreed to a guest column on BTSC.
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August 1, 2014
Setting the standard of performance and attitude
If you didn't see it with your own eyes in the early years, Joe Greene was probably better than you've imagined.
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July 30, 2014
Twitter reaction to retirement of Greene's number
The Steelers announced in a press-conference Wednesday afternoon that "Mean" Joe Greene's jersey would be retired at this year's home game against the Ravens.
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July 30, 2014
Steelers retire Mean Joe Greene's No. 75 jersey
Joe Greene is only the second Steeler to have the honor of a retired jersey number, joining #70 Ernie Stautner
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April 21, 2014
We all know who Joe Greene is today
Too many fans look for instant gratification during the NFL Draft, when, in actuality, they should be hoping that their favorite team picks the best player (regardless of position) that will help establish a championship foundation.
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February 22, 2014
Greene given award from Fritz Pollard Alliance
With over 30 years experience as a player, coach and scout, Greene jokingly equated his lifetime achievement award with confirmation that he's "getting old."
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January 27, 2014
The Making of RoboGreene
In the spirit of the upcoming re-make of the 1980s classic RoboCop, we're melding traits of current and former Steelers into one super player.
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December 20, 2013
What would Chuck do?
BTSC met up with Gary Pomerantz, author of "Their Life's Work," and asked his opinion on how the Steelers teams of the 1970s would handle some of the issues the Steelers have faced in 2013.
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May 20, 2013
Mean Joe shows support for Suh
If Steelers legend Mean Joe Greene is in support of Ndamukong Suh, like he mentioned in an interview recently, it's a wonder what he thinks about Bengals LB and former Steeler James Harrison.
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May 8, 2013
Joe Greene is why the Steelers are who they are
If you are looking for a lot of new information here you will likely be disappointed. But few great stories are novel in content. A great story cannot be repeated enough, and it never really diminishes from the telling.
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May 8, 2013
Greene sees problem with modern NFL
In a recent conversation with Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Ed Bouchette, the recently retired Steelers legend identifies the pitfalls of the modern era of professional football.
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May 7, 2013
Homage to Mean Joe Greene
For the past 44 years the words "Mean Joe" and the Steelers have been synonymous. After dedicating his life's work to the Steelers, Charles Edward Green has now retired, but his role in establishing a level of excellence will not be soon forgotten
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May 7, 2013
'Mean' Joe retires from front office
"Mean" Joe Greene served the last nine years as Special Assistant to general manager Kevin Colbert with the Steelers. He retired Monday, leaving a legacy that includes six Super Bowl championships in two different roles.
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March 30, 2012
Steelers TV Network: What would it look like?
What if the Pittsburgh Steelers had their own television network. What might the programming be like?
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January 25, 2009
Polamalu to do Mean Joe's Coke commercial
A look back at an old classic Super Bowl commercial featuring Mean Joe Green.