The Muppet Movie finally reached the top after 10 weeks in release and
“My Sharona” by The Knack was the hottest song on the radio. Meanwhile, the Steelers were still at the top of the football world as they, once again, were entering a season as the defending World Champions.
Welcome to September 3, 1979
Flash back to an awesome classic on the
Steelers Retro Show and join BTSC’s Tony Defeo and Bryan Anthony Davis as they go back in time and relive the memorable, season-opening matchup between the Steelers and the New England Patriots on
Monday Night Football.
What was happenin’ in 1979
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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. (24) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Washington Football Team, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Washington Football Team defeated the Steelers 23-17. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers) Karl Roser/Pittsburgh Steelers 2 / 52
Pittsburgh Steelers fullback Derek Watt (44) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers beat the Ravens 19-14. (Caitlyn Epes / Pittsburgh Steelers) Caitlyn Epes/Pittsburgh Steelers 3 / 52
Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (30) runs the ball during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Steelers defeated the Browns 38-7. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)