About this episode

Bryan Anthony Davis explores the history of the number 87 in Pittsburgh Steelers lore and discusses the current player wearing that number.

Continuing on with the series Distinguished Digits on the Pittsburgh Steelers Insider Podcast, Bryan Anthony Davis examines the history of the number that corresponds with the days left until the start of Week 1 of the Steelers regular season. We also look forward to the current jersey wearer and torch bearer. Today, with 87 days to Steelers vs. Falcons on opening weekend, it's No. 87. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

People in this episode

Host: Bryan Anthony Davis

Topics covered

• Pittsburgh Steelers
• NFL history
• jersey numbers
• sports analysis
• current players

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Books & works: Distinguished Digits

Places: Pittsburgh

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