June 2, 2023

‘Coach Rod’ gets his one for the thumb

By Mon Valley Independent

By JEREMY SELLEW

jsellew@yourmvi.com

Living in Pittsburgh, there was always that quest for that “one for the thumb” when it comes to Super Bowl rings and championships. Now, there’s another local legend that got his “one for the thumb” Wednesday.

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