David Bednar embodies what it means to be a Pittsburgh athlete. We always use words like “blue-collar”, “tough” and “gritty” when we describe the players that don the black gold for the Pirates, Penguins and Steelers. But Bednar is a rare example of someone who is actually from the city and is now playing for one of our professional sports teams. There’s a handful of sports stars to have been born in the Pittsburgh area, so with that in mind, let’s break down where Bednar ranks amongst such prestigious company.
Bednar is certainly no slouch, as he is consistently one of the top closers in all of baseball.