Russell Wilson, the quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, paid a visit to UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh on Tuesday. Russell Wilson has established himself in Steel City after joining the team on March 15.
The former MLB prospect hit the opening pitch during the Pittsburgh Pirates’ home game against the Boston Red Sox last week. He even participated in batting instruction.
On Wednesday morning at 8:45 a.m., Ben Roethlisberger appears on Randy Baumann’s WDVE Morning Show with Randy. Twenty years have passed since Big Ben was chosen by the Steelers, and he will talk about the build-up to draft night.
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A picture collection of the Steelers’ offseason workouts was uploaded to their official website.
Justin Fields, the quarterback for the Steelers, is working out throughout the offseason.
20 years ago today….
Steelers draft Ben Roethlisberger with the 11th overall pick
April 24, 2004
pic.twitter.com/dTZ3u6Vi5W— Steel City Star (@steelcitystar) April 24, 2024
This Tuesday was the twenty-first anniversary of Troy Polamalu, the strong safety selected by the Steelers with the 16th overall pick out of USC.
OTD in 2005….
Steelers draft Heath Miller in the 1st round
The rest of Pittsburgh’s first day, though not shown in the video, included drafting Bryant McFadden and Trai Essex.@BMac_SportsTalk @TraiDay79 pic.twitter.com/bMZGlJWXIB
— Steel City Star (@steelcitystar) April 23, 2024
The Steelers selected Virginia tight end Heath Miller with the 30th overall pick on this day in 2005. On the first day of the draft, Pittsburgh also selected offensive lineman Trai Essex and cornerback Bryant McFadden.