City of Champions

[kaspiahn]

Pittsburgh. Being the first city EVER to have the Superbowl and the Stanley Cup in the same year.
We are once again the City of Champions. :clap:

Nice to have and get our minds off of Obama's ruining of this nation. Hated seeing the Rooney's support him.:doh:

[King Cantona]

Pittsburgh. Being the first city EVER to have the Superbowl and the Stanley Cup in the same year.
We are once again the City of Champions. :clap:

Nice to have and get our minds off of Obama's ruining of this nation. Hated seeing the Rooney's support him.:doh:

I think you'll find that the City of Champions is Manchester, until last month Manchester United were Champions of England, Champions of Europe and as of November Champions of the World...

But we lost in Rome and now Barcelona are Champions of Europe..........:(...........

[Buffalo]

I think you'll find that the City of Champions is Manchester, until last month Manchester United were Champions of England, Champions of Europe and as of November Champions of the World...

But we lost in Rome and now Barcelona are Champions of Europe..........:(...........
Man. U sucks. Owned by Americans. Debt up to the ears. Buh Bye Ronaldo.

[King Cantona]

Man. U sucks. Owned by Americans. Debt up to the ears. Buh Bye Ronaldo.

Yep thanks for cheering me up, we got rid of Ronaldo for silly money..........Yippee....

[kaspiahn]

I think you'll find that the City of Champions is Manchester, until last month Manchester United were Champions of England, Champions of Europe and as of November Champions of the World...

But we lost in Rome and now Barcelona are Champions of Europe..........:(...........

City of Euro Champions.
But here in the states. Pittsburgh is THE "City of Champions".
And we don't riot after a win or loss.

[King Cantona]

City of Euro Champions.
But here in the states. Pittsburgh is THE "City of Champions".
And we don't riot after a win or loss.

Ahem, you may have noticed the words "World Champions" in there somewhere.......;)........

[Buffalo]

Yep thanks for cheering me up, we got rid of Ronaldo for silly money..........Yippee....
No problem. Sorry, Man U is like the Yankees of the Premier league.

[Buffalo]

City of Euro Champions.
But here in the states. Pittsburgh is THE "City of Champions".
And we don't riot after a win or loss.
In the other thread you said you were in Oklahoma up till at least 06. If you're not from the burgh, they aren't really your team. Your team is the 89ers errr Redhawks. Enjoy triple A baseball.

[Dr. Funkenstein]

I'm just going to have to put all Pittsburgh fans on ignore, aren't I?

[Buffalo]

I'm just going to have to put all Pittsburgh fans on ignore, aren't I?
Give em a couple years. Pittsburgh hockey is fair weather. I'll give em football. They are my #1 franchise (always good, always supported).

[King Cantona]

No problem. Sorry, Man U is like the Yankees of the Premier league.

And before The Premier League we were The Yankees of the old First Division, I can remember how we were always hated even when we won nothing, when we were relegated we were the most hated team in the 2nd Division...I loved it...:))...

But that's a badge I wear with pride, everyone else is just jealous, Manchester born and raised mate.....

[Buffalo]

And before The Premier League we were The Yankees of the old First Division, I can remember how we were always hated even when we won nothing, when we were relegated we were the most hated team in the 2nd Division...I loved it...:))...

But that's a badge I wear with pride, everyone else is just jealous, Manchester born and raised mate.....
Thought the "yankee" dig worked in a couple ways ;)

Seriously though, they are the standard. I like to watch em on FSC. Ferguson is a **** though.

[kaspiahn]

In the other thread you said you were in Oklahoma up till at least 06. If you're not from the burgh, they aren't really your team. Your team is the 89ers errr Redhawks. Enjoy triple A baseball.

I finished my military career in OK.
I am originally from Pgh(South Hills area). I came back to Pgh, because there is no place like it. I've been stationed all over the U.S. and nothing like the Burgh. Also got tired of paying $300 for Sunday Ticket. Now I get to be among my fellow Yinz instead of Yall.

[King Cantona]

Thought the "yankee" dig worked in a couple ways ;)

Seriously though, they are the standard. I like to watch em on FSC. Ferguson is a **** though.

Wash your mouth out with soap and water, Fergie is the greatest coach/manager EVER....

Watch us go next season without that prima donna....

It's already started going downhill for Ronaldo.........He spent the night with Paris Hilton, I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy.....:))......

[Buffalo]

I finished my military career in OK.
I am originally from Pgh(South Hills area). I came back to Pgh, because there is no place like it. I've been stationed all over the U.S. and nothing like the Burgh. Also got tired of paying $300 for Sunday Ticket. Now I get to be among my fellow Yinz instead of Yall.
I will relent my attack ;)

If you are original to the burgh, You're alright. Just remember, Pitt is a football city, a great one at that, but the league had to save your hockey team.

[Buffalo]

Wash your mouth out with soap and water, Fergie is the greatest coach/manager EVER....

Watch us go next season without that prima donna....

It's already started going downhill for Ronaldo.........He spent the night with Paris Hilton, I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy.....:))......
OM freaking G. We we're just talking about that here at the office. What the hell is wrong with that guy. He could pull the finest tail in the world, but he goes for trannies and a herp infested lazy eyed ho.

[kaspiahn]

I will relent my attack ;)

If you are original to the burgh, You're alright. Just remember, Pitt is a football city, a great one at that, but the league had to save your hockey team.

I would say Mario saved the team. And for that we are very gratefull.
Yes, we are a great football city, first.

[Gaetano "Tommy" Lucchese]

Give em a couple years. Pittsburgh hockey is fair weather. I'll give em football. They are my #1 franchise (always good, always supported).

Trust me, having the reincarnation of Mario and Jaromir playing for us has energized hockey fandom here like you wouldn't believe.

[Gaetano "Tommy" Lucchese]

I would say Mario saved the team. And for that we are very gratefull.
Yes, we are a great football city, first.

I'm hoping that the fact that Mario was one of the greatest players ever, won two Cups, got cancer and retired, came back, then helped buy the Pens out of bankruptcy, returned as an owner/player, then won a third Cup as an owner will end the Mario/Gretzky debate forever.

[Buffalo]

Trust me, having the reincarnation of Mario and Jaromir playing for us has energized hockey fandom here like you wouldn't believe.
I can imagine. Everyone likes a winner. Sid the kid and Malkin are but two of the reasons that team is gonna be good for a few.

[King Cantona]

OM freaking G. We we're just talking about that here at the office. What the hell is wrong with that guy. He could pull the finest tail in the world, but he goes for trannies and a herp infested lazy eyed ho.

Apparently he's besotted...........It just gets better and better..........:))...........

[Buffalo]

Apparently he's besotted...........It just gets better and better..........:))...........
You missing the days of George Best?

[kaspiahn]

I'm hoping that the fact that Mario was one of the greatest players ever, won two Cups, got cancer and retired, came back, then helped buy the Pens out of bankruptcy, returned as an owner/player, then won a third Cup as an owner will end the Mario/Gretzky debate forever.

Never a doubt..........Mario is The Greatest to ever play the game.
Would love to see a Mario vs Gretzky senior championship game.

[Buffalo]

Never a doubt..........Mario is The Greatest to ever play the game.
Would love to see a Mario vs Gretzky senior championship game.
Gretzky #1 Mario #2 on the ice. I might even put Orr there. Just look at the numbers. Mario has been your best ambassador. He was amazing. But Gretzky, with all his post career foibles, is the best.

[King Cantona]

You missing the days of George Best?

Aah now you're talking........

And at least he wouldn't have given Paris Hilton a 2nd look, he dated a few Miss Worlds, he had class.......

When I first went to Old Trafford as a 12 year old, George Best was playing although he looked a bit overweight, do you know his age when he last played for United?...

He was only 27, I remember being a paperboy and putting all the papers in my bag. The front page, the back page and nearly every page in the middle was full of the biggest sports story ever...

Of course he went to America and ended up at Fulham but his best days were at United......

[Buffalo]

Aah now you're talking........

And at least he wouldn't have given Paris Hilton a 2nd look, he dated a few Miss Worlds, he had class.......

When I first went to Old Trafford as a 12 year old, George Best was playing although he looked a bit overweight, do you know his age when he last played for United?...

He was only 27, I remember being a paperboy and putting all the papers in my bag. The front page, the back page and nearly every page in the middle was full of the biggest sports story ever...

Of course he went to America and ended up at Fulham but his best days were at United......
Never saw him play live, before my time, but have seen video and read about him. Great player. He'd beat you on the field, beat you at the bar (for which he payed the price, right?) then beat up a cop for good measure.:))

[Dr. Funkenstein]

Give em a couple years. Pittsburgh hockey is fair weather. I'll give em football. They are my #1 franchise (always good, always supported).
Yeah...you don't live just outside Philly...where we might well have the largest population of front-runners in the entire country (believe me...for every Philly team hat/shirt, I see Steelers/Cowboys/Yankees/Celtics/Lakers gear to match it).

And don't even get me started on some of the *********s I share fandom of the Phils/Eagles/Flyers/Sixers with. If I had a nickel for every idiot I had to convince that McNabb is the best QB we've ever had here, I wouldn't have to work 60 hours a week.

[Buffalo]

Yeah...you don't live just outside Philly...where we might well have the largest population of front-runners in the entire country (believe me...for every Philly team hat/shirt, I see Steelers/Cowboys/Yankees/Celtics/Lakers gear to match it).

And don't even get me started on some of the *********s I share fandom of the Phils/Eagles/Flyers/Sixers with. If I had a nickel for every idiot I had to convince that McNabb is the best QB we've ever had here, I wouldn't have to work 60 hours a week.
Funk, you put the average sports "fan" to shame, so I'd imagine it's tuff. Being close to NYC, you get those ********* lovers as well. Nice thing about the Buff, win or lose, we're talking hockey on the radio in July. Sad and pathetic, but true.

[Pauper66]

I'm hoping that the fact that Mario was one of the greatest players ever, won two Cups, got cancer and retired, came back, then helped buy the Pens out of bankruptcy, returned as an owner/player, then won a third Cup as an owner will end the Mario/Gretzky debate forever.

Debate?

What debate?

MARIO!!!


And Pittsburgh has also taken the World Series and Superbowl in the same year.

[Dr. Funkenstein]

Funk, you put the average sports "fan" to shame, so I'd imagine it's tuff.

I bear a difficult cross, yes. ;)

Being close to NYC, you get those ********* lovers as well. Nice thing about the Buff, win or lose, we're talking hockey on the radio in July. Sad and pathetic, but true.

Dude. "E-A-G-L-E-S" chants...AT PHILLIES APRIL ROAD GAMES.

Every time I hear it, I'll admit it...not only do I die a little inside, but tears have been known to fall.

[Dr. Funkenstein]

I'm hoping that the fact that Mario was one of the greatest players ever, won two Cups, got cancer and retired, came back, then helped buy the Pens out of bankruptcy, returned as an owner/player, then won a third Cup as an owner will end the Mario/Gretzky debate forever.

Yeah.

Gretzky is still the greatest player ever...duh.

Say what you will about Lemieux's talent, and being a Flyers fan I have seen it first-hand enough so I don't need any reminders, the simple fact that he did have to stop playing and that he wasn't able to continue his career because of injury leaves the "greatest player ever" debate to one player...Wayne Gretzky. Period.

I, and many others, wish that Mario had been able to play as long as Gretzky to see if they'd have compiled similar numbers. But he didn't. As I've pointed out before...Gretzky has more assists in his career than anyone else has total points. He scored 212 points (including 92 goals) in one season.

Put it this way: On those Oilers teams, you know...the ones that won five Cups in seven years...he was far and away their best player. It wasn't even close, and there were Hall of Famers (Kurri, Messier, etc) on that team.

Lemieux has definitely had the better of it as was as post-career, but let's end it there.

[kaspiahn]

Debate?

What debate?

MARIO!!!


And Pittsburgh has also taken the World Series and Superbowl in the same year.

No doubt. Mario!
Some people seem to forget, he was on pace to crush Gretzky's numbers when he was forced to reitre. Numbers aren't everything, just watch highlights of Mario and compare to Getzky's. No comparison....Mario had the better skills.

[Buffalo]

No doubt. Mario!
Some people seem to forget, he was on pace to crush Gretzky's numbers when he was forced to reitre. Numbers aren't everything, just watch highlights of Mario and compare to Getzky's. No comparison....Mario had the better skills.
You can't forget something that never happened. Gretzky had 4 count em 4 200 + point seasons. How many did Mario have? Oh yeah, NONE! Count cups, count points per game, count any stat category and Gretzky is #1 over Mario. Seriously, he trails Gretzky by 1100 points. I am a Sabres fan, I am objective. You guys are being homers. Next you'll tell me Samuelsson was a better defenseman than Bobby Orr.

[Buffalo]

Just to add Hart Trophy wins 8 in a row. 8. 9 in 10 years. The only player to take him in those ten years, Mario, who needed his best season ever to do it. Gretzky hands down.

[Dr. Funkenstein]

No doubt. Mario!
Some people seem to forget, he was on pace to crush Gretzky's numbers when he was forced to reitre. Numbers aren't everything, just watch highlights of Mario and compare to Getzky's. No comparison....Mario had the better skills.
Numbers definitely aren't everything.

However, some ARE important.

For example...Stanley Cups- Gretzky 5, Lemieux 2

Art Ross Trophies- Gretzky 9 (including 7 straight), Lemieux 6

Hart Trophies- Gretzky 9, Lemieux 3

And to really put things in perspective...above I pointed out that Gretzky's career assist total would lead the NHL in career scoring (1963...Messier is 2nd with 1887 total points). Gretzky also had four SEASONS where his assist total alone would have led the NHL in scoring (one tie), and at least five others where his assist total alone was in the top 5 overall scorers in the NHL.

Put it this way...how many of the 80's Oilers' Hall of Famers would have been there without Gretzky? Messier probably would have had success anywhere. Fuhr? I don't know. One Vezina Trophy (with a 3.43 GAA...boy have times changed)...career save % under 90%. Anderson? Hell no. Kurri? Hell no. Coffey? Possibly...though I wonder how many of his assists were made possible by extra room given because of Gretzky.

Lemieux was an amazingly talented player. Probably the most talented we've ever seen, and possibly the most talented we'll ever see.

Then again...Gale Sayers was the most talented RB a lot of people saw too, and I never see his name listed as "greatest NFL RB".

And I'll also point out that I have no love for the guy...he took two of his Cups off the Flyers, including one against one of the best losing-effort goaltending performances of all time (Hextall actually won the Conn Smythe in '87 despite losing).

[kaspiahn]

That's Sir Mario Lemieux.

http://kdka.com/sports/Lemieux.knighting.Quebec.2.1048192.html

Can Gretzky say that?

[Buffalo]

That's Sir Mario Lemieux.

http://kdka.com/sports/Lemieux.knighting.Quebec.2.1048192.html

Can Gretzky say that?
Go to Ontario, where Gretzky was born, and see just how much they've honored him and how many streets, complexes, etc. are named after him.

Mario is from Quebec, that's why he's being knighted by Quebec.

Next.

[kaspiahn]

Go to Ontario, where Gretzky was born, and see just how much they've honored him and how many streets, complexes, etc. are named after him.

Mario is from Quebec, that's why he's being knighted by Quebec.

Next.

But does it read "Sir" Wayne Gretzky?

Hehe:dance:

[Buffalo]

But does it read "Sir" Wayne Gretzky?

Hehe:dance:
Gretzky transcends royalty. He bestows titles on monarchs, not the other way around.

[kaspiahn]

Gretzky transcends royalty. He bestows titles on monarchs, not the other way around.

10 points awarded for quality come-back.

[Buffalo]

10 points awarded for quality come-back.
;)
Chuck Norris was an inspiration. :))

[Finality]

In the other thread you said you were in Oklahoma up till at least 06. If you're not from the burgh, they aren't really your team. Your team is the 89ers errr Redhawks. Enjoy triple A baseball.
Baloney. There's no birthright to a sports team. If you cheer for a team year-in and year-out, then they're your team. No matter where you were born, were raised, or currently live.

If you're talking just about bandwagon fans, then fine. I'll agree. Otherwise, loyal fans are loyal fans wherever they may be found.

[Buffalo]

Baloney. There's no birthright to a sports team. If you cheer for a team year-in and year-out, then they're your team. No matter where you were born, were raised, or currently live.

If you're talking just about bandwagon fans, then fine. I'll agree. Otherwise, loyal fans are loyal fans wherever they may be found.
I was just busting on him, and since we've had a nice little back and forth. I like kaspiahn, seems like a good dude.

I agree, front runners are *********s.