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Friday, January 6, 2012

Steelers Coach Reportedly 'Badly Burned' in Fire

WPXI-TV is reporting Pittsburgh Steelers running backs coach Kirby Wilson was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital Friday morning.

WPXI-TV is reporting that Pittsburgh Steelers running backs coach Kirby Wilson was "badly burned" in a house fire in Seven Fields, Butler County early Friday morning. He was flown to a Pittsburgh-area hospital. It was unclear which facility is caring for the coach—Mercy Hospital, The Western Pennsylvania Hospital and UPMC-Presbyterian did not list him as a patient. There is no word on his condition. The Steelers are preparing for their playoff game Sunday afternoon against the Denver Broncos. On the team's website, Steelers President Art Rooney II made the following statement: "First and foremost our thoughts and prayers are with Kirby and his entire family. We are saddened to hear about this unfortunate situation but we know that he has …

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Support the Steelers & 'Break the Broncos' at Rally on Friday

Locals can cheer on the Pittsburgh Steelers before the first playoff game against the Denver Broncos.

It's time to cheer on the Pittsburgh Steelers before their first playoff game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. A “Break the Broncos Rally” will be held at noon on Friday, Jan. 6, around the Terrible Tree in the courtyard of the Allegheny County Courthouse. Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald and Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl are asking those attending the rally to support the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank by bringing a canned good, non-perishable food item or cash donation. WDVE’s Val Porter will serve as emcee of the event, and Kardaz will provide live music. Fans are encouraged to bring black and gold decorations and Steelers paraphernalia to adorn the 20-foot Terrible Tree. Dunkin’ Donuts will provide limited, …

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