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Brad Turkel's documentary travels to Western PA's legendary Oakmont Golf Course, the starting point for this exploration of the ingenuity and spirit embodied by the city of Pittsburgh and its people. Guided by former Pittsburgh Pirate Neil Walker, Steel Links connects Oakmont's history to the region's steel making past to its emergence as a center for innovation in the fields of technology, music and food.
2025
English
Stereo
Documentary
Travel
Local Cultures
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Charlie Batch
(Actor)
Rocco Mediate
(Actor)
Bill Cowher
(Actor)
Born:
May 08, 1957
Birthplace: Crafton, Pennsylvania, United States
Birthplace: Crafton, Pennsylvania, United States
Trivia:
Signed as a free agent with the Philadelphia Eagles after college. Played with the Cleveland Browns (1980-82) and again with the Philadelphia Eagles (1983-84). Started NFL coaching career as special teams coach with the Browns in 1985. Also coached as an assistant in Kansas City. Hired as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1992. In 1995, became the youngest head coach (38) to get his team to the Super Bowl. Won Super Bowl XL in 2006. Resigned as head coach of the Steelers in 2007. In his 15 seasons as head coach, the Steelers made the playoffs 10 times and made six appearances in the AFC title game. Was hired by CBS Sports as an analyst in 2007. Takes piano lessons.
Wiz Khalifa
(Actor)
Born:
September 08, 1987
Birthplace: Minot, North Dakota, United States
Birthplace: Minot, North Dakota, United States
Trivia:
Started rapping at 9 years old. At age 16, his mom took him to get his first tattoo. Stage name originated from his nickname Wiz, short for wisdom and his Muslim grandfather added Khalifa which means"successor" in Arabic. Founded Taylor Gang records, an independent record label. His first number one single, "Black and Yellow," refers to the city colors of Pittsburgh. Named Rookie of the Year by Source Magazine and was featured on the December 2010 cover. Pittsburgh City Council declared December 12, 2012 Whiz Khalifa day in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Donated 1,700 back packs to students at his alma mater, Taylor Allerdice High School and other district students in September 2015. His 2015 single, with Charlie Puth, "See You Again" was number one on the Billboard Hot 100 list for 12 non-consecutive weeks.
