In the city of champions, there have been more than a handful of incredible athletes that Pittsburgh fans will forever be blessed to support. This list focuses on both talent and impact to the city of Pittsburgh in their respective sport, with the Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins being the three teams in consideration to have athletes chosen from.
Honorable mention: Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger
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Big Ben — what an incredibly big career he had.
The two-time Super Bowl champion (XL, XLIII) fancied the best quarterback career in Steeler history.