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Contact Jim Wexell or Pittsburgh Sports Publishing
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Ride Shotgun Through Steeler Nation

 

   It’s the trip every football fan dreams of making.

 

   Sportswriter Jim Wexell made it and takes you with him.

 

   This is your 10,000-mile drive through Steeler Nation.

 

*Read the excerpts at SteelCityInsider.com:

TROY POLAMALU   |   AARON SMITH

GREG LLOYD  |  JAMES HARRISON

 

*What they're saying about the book:

"... a delicious read about the life of Steelers fans and players' families away from Pittsburgh ... Wexell produces gems ... over and over throughout his 223-page book."

Ed Bouchette - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

"Passionate Steelers fans will love this book. The best quote came from a professional peer of Wexell: 'Steeler Nation is like Stonehedge. It's just there. You probably shouldn't explain it or define what makes it great – you just know it's great.' "

Rick Gosselin - Dallas Morning News

"Greg Lloyd's explanation of his family issues and why he may not have been the most popular player in the Steelers locker room is a great insight into one of the most intense players in Steelers history."

J.J. Cooper - AOL
Q&A: Steelers Jim Wexell

"Last year, the Irwin resident sought out the inner workings of Steeler Nation, a true analysis of who and what makes the term tick. What he encountered was a six-week journey that included dramatic, emotional, funny and embarrassing stories of die-hard fans, Hollywood big-wigs, players' families and former Steelers that turned into his third book ..."

Bill Hartlep - Trib Total Media



You will discover:

 

  • Why Willie Parker was born to run.
  • Why James Harrison is bad to the bone.
  • The source of Greg Lloyd’s bitterness.
  • The source of Troy Polamalu's happiness.
  • How one of Jack Lambert’s gridiron victims is getting by.
  • Why the mayor of Findlay made young Ben Roethlisberger a QB.
  • How the mayor of Findlay rooted for the Steelers and lost an election.
  • How the passion for Steelers football overwhelms cities and takes over stadiums.
  • What they’re talking about in Kennewick, Washington; Wallace, Idaho; and Polson, Montana. (Hint: It’s not the Cleveland Browns).
  • The Steelers are America’s Team and this is the proof.

 


“My first tour of Steeler Nation knocked me out. Knowing the author, I expect the same from this book.”

-- Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach

 

“This is a must read for fans who want a deeper understanding of their favorite players.”

-- Ed Bouchette, Steelers beat writer, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette  

“It’s great to see a book written to capture the essence and wonderful craziness of Steelers Nation. As a life long fan, it will be on my bookshelf.”

-- Thomas Tull, Steelers fan, Executive Producer “The Dark Knight”

 

“Heck, anyone can be so mule-headed as to travel, in a handful of weeks, nearly 10,000 miles across America – from Carolina to Canton, from Tenmile to Tacoma. But to do so and come back with such well-told, well-written tales of the lives of the Steelers and their fans, well, that’s enlightened mule-headedness.”

-- Donald W. Faulkner, Steelers fan, Director New York State Writers Institute

 

“What a cool idea for a book.”

-- Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety

 


 

It’s 70 percent players, 20 percent fans, 10 percent gibberish*

 

(* -- Guaranteed, or money back.) 

 

Contact Jim Wexell or Pittsburgh Sports Publishing
Phone:
724.861.3554  |  Email: jwex@netscape.com

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