Kevin Scheffler

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[Kevin Scheffler @kjscheffler]

@SullyCNBC The Pittsburghese shines through!

[Kevin Scheffler @kjscheffler]

@espn You are aware that Jordan already won a cup back in ‘09 with the Penguins. Those 17 years between his cup wins are the longest in history for any player.

[Kevin Scheffler @kjscheffler]

@KDPomp The Pirates could have hired that GM, but chose Cherington.

[ZitoSalena @ZitoSalena]

In western Pennsylvania, the founding of our country is right under our feet.
We (Yinzers) often pass over it daily as we go about our business yet in 1758, the men who forged our country and set the stage for the American Revolution fought right here, beginning at Fort Ligonier and ending at what was then Fort Duquesne and became christened Fort Pitt after the French destroyed their fort rather than succumb to defeat.
It was the heat of French and Indian war started by a young lieutenant colonel and Virginian George Washington.
When that war ended, the first world war which spanned seven continents and seven years (hence the name 7 years) began along a ridge in Fayette County; the British were victorious-- they were also broke, and they came up with the idea to tax the colonists to pay down their debt.
It did not go over well.
There was a Tea party.
There was Lexington and Concord.
And there were the battles that led up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
The Revolutionary War would go on in total for eight years.
Washington's last battle in the French and Indian war happened here in Pittsburgh.
He would return here several more times almost always taking the same road that he helped build in the winter of 1758.
A road you probably travel over and maybe even live on.
Take the time to understand how significant where you are from is, a good place to start is @Fortligonier58 and Fort Pitt
If you want to retrace American history, it all starts here.
#america250 #MemorialDay #Appalachia
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[Pittsburgh Steelers @steelers]

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[Clint Hurdle @ClintHurdle13]

I kept this story in my pocket for a long time....

In Pittsburgh, September 15th is Roberto Clemente Day.

Every year the whole organization fans out across the city. It's like Christmas. Roberto's family is there, Vera and the boys.

My first year as manager was 2011. We celebrated. We shook hands and moved on.
We didn't win.

19 consecutive losing seasons.

2012 rolls around. Same day, same celebration. We had another losing season, our 20th consecutive.

After the ceremony, Roberto Jr. walked over.

"My mom wants to talk to you."

We went into the dugout. Me, Vera, and her three sons.

She spoke in Spanish. I played four years of winter ball so I understood enough. She wasn't angry, but she was passionate. And I kept hearing Roberto's number come up.

Roberto Jr. translated.

"My mother wants you to know that there cannot be a 21st losing season. That was Roberto's number. It would be a disgrace to his legacy."

She was staring right at me.

Before I could even think about what to say, words came out of my mouth:
"I promise you, Vera. That won't happen."

Roberto Jr. looked at me and said, "You made my mom a promise. I hope you can keep it."

I said, "I hope I can keep it too."

I didn't tell my coaches. I didn't tell the players. I told my wife. That was it.

The next year, 2013, we broke the consecutive seasons losing streak. Ended it at 20.

On Roberto Clemente Day that September, Vera came walking across that field.

And I probably got one of the most meaningful hugs I've ever received in my life.

The players did all the heavy lifting. I just got the hug.

Some promises are worth making before you know if you can keep them.

@Pirates

[Baseball In Pics @baseballinpix]

Terry Bradshaw and Willie Stargell with Pittsburgh steel workers, 1979. Photo by Walter Iooss Jr. It was shot for the December 24–31, 1979 issue of Sports Illustrated, which featured the two stars as the magazine’s Sportsmen of the Year. This photoshoot celebrated a historic year for Pittsburgh, as both the Steelers (led by Bradshaw) and the Pirates (led by Stargell) won their respective world championships in the same season—earning the city the nickname City of Champions.

[Kevin Scheffler @kjscheffler]

@KDPomp He is not wrong. Drew is 6’5”, 235 pounds. Spins the ball. They made him play a run/pass option offense, with not many receiving threats. He would have been a first round pick if he came out as a junior.

[Clint Hurdle @ClintHurdle13]

4/27 🤔’s from Anna Maria 🏝️

Had a phone conversation with an older mentor of mine over the weekend. We talked about the passage of time and the experiences we learned from over the years…..

He shared this at the end…..

The real meaning of life for me is ....
It's not success. It's not money. It's not even about being happy all the time. It's the moments that make you feel. The laughter that fills a quiet room. The hand that reaches for yours when everything falls apart. The sunrise after a night you thought would never end. The people who love you when you have nothing to give back. That's the meaning of it all. To live. To feel. To love. To be here... even if it's just for a little while.

[Kevin Scheffler @kjscheffler]

@DKPghSports That is an old school description of an inside linebacker.

[Kevin Scheffler @kjscheffler]

@NCAAWrestling @CowboyWrestling Duke was robbed. @NCAAWrestling should be embarrassed for acknowledging and promoting this.

[Benstonium @Benstonium]

Oscars-style "In Memoriam" tribute video for all the Pittsburgh sports icons we've lost over the past year. 🥲

#Oscars #pittsburgh

[Kevin Scheffler @kjscheffler]

@ClintHurdle13 Good morning, Skipper!

[Kevin Scheffler @kjscheffler]

@LucaK2323 Tell him to focus on the other CU!

#gogate

[Colgate Athletics @ColgateAthletic]

Happy Colgate Day!

#EveryFieldEveryArena

[Kevin Scheffler @kjscheffler]

@SullyCNBC Can they give it to the D-Line of Seattle?

[Pittsburgh Dad @Pittsburgh_Dad]

Pittsburgh Dad reacts to the Steelers hiring Mike McCarthy.

[Adam Crowley @_adamcrowley]

I'm sure Tyler Loop feels awful today. Sickest man in America. #Steelers fans owe the guy a lot. I say we make donations in his name to the John's Hopkins Children's Center! How bout' it??

Here's the link to donate: https://t.co/zaQpoq910o