:09—Please be reminded that Achieving Greatness Inc. will unveil its new publication “Champions Quarterly” next month. An in-depth look at Pittsburgh and Western, Pa. high school, college and pro-sports, along with community events and activity, health-nutrition-and wellness and legends of the game. AGI is looking for talented, aggressive and intelligent writers and account executives for the magazine’s first release. Call 412-628-4856 for more information.
:08—Your Pittsburgh Pirates will rally and will, in fact, get the wild card spot. And that boys and girls, you can take to the bank. “It ain’t over ‘til it’s over!”
:07—That being said, it’s Steelers time baby. And nothing can make you forget about the Pirates quicker than A.B. across the middle breaking one for an 80 yard touchdown.
:06—Here’s your Steelers start: Steelers vs. Skins, Monday, 9/12/16, 7:10 p.m.; Steelers vs. Bengals, Sunday 9/18/16, 1 p.m.; Steelers vs. Eagles, 9/25/16, 4:25 p.m. Now go get your gear.
:05—As we plan for the 3rd Annual Pittsburgh City League All-Sports Hall of Fame Inductions Sunday, Nov. 6, at the Heinz History Center, be reminded of the greatness of a posthumously inducted member, Larry “Bird” Richardson. Quite possibly the greatest pure point guard in Pittsburgh history. With all due respect to Ricky Coleman, Warner Maclin, Jeff “Whitemouse” Hutchinson, Jeffrey “Junkhead” Burton and Thomas “Junebug” Howard, just to name a few.
:04—City League Hall of Fame Times: 2-5 p.m. —Tour the Heinz History Center Museum at no cost 5 p.m. event reception, 6 p.m. Awards Presentation. Call 412-628-4856 for more information. (Look for the release of this year’s 20 inductees in your Pittsburgh Courier next week.)
:03—Get ready Pittsburgh for the next big thing to come to “The Burgh” and this one is worth money…”G-Money” that is. Gerald “G-Money” Brooks will present the grand opening of his building…Grindware! And you can be part of the grind. Saturday, Sept. 17, 6-10 p.m. at 500 Ardmore Blvd., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15221. (In Wilkinsburg, right down the way from WTAE T.V. on Ardmore.) $15 at the door gets you food, music and VIP celebs. For more information, call 412-219-3767 or go to grindware@hotmail.com (And don’t miss the ribbon cutting ceremony, Sept. 18, 4:30-8:30 p.m.)
:02—Who’s G-Money you ask. Some of you know and some of you choose to forget. He’s the guy that showed most of you that being “In the Paint” on the hoop court is not where you really wanted to be. Oh, now you remember!
:01—Hey Mr. D.J.…Playing that song, “All Night Long,” “This One’s for You.” To my Brother “Larry the D.J.” that blew it up at Mother Carter’s 80th birthday party. Thanks for the music, memories and good times. Mrs. Lois “Lo” Carter might still be celebrating.Last we checked, she was still getting it on till the break of dawn! (Well really till the break of 6 p.m.) Party on Mother Carter…Party on!
:00-00—Double Overtime -Don’t miss the United Rays Corvette Club and AGI Back in the Day Old Fashion Car Cruise and Show at the Penn Hills Eat-N-Park, 11746 Frankstown Rd. 412-242-3700 – Special guest, Dwayne Woodruff.
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