# EP 07: Rich Fitzgerald on the NFL Draft, Pittsburgh Sports & the Future of the City

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Published: 2026-05-21T16:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2880

## Resource

Former Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald joins Sacred Grounds to talk about the behind-the-scenes process of bringing the NFL Draft to Pittsburgh, the transformation of the city, and why sports play such a major role in Pittsburgh's identity. Rich shares stories about working with the Rooney family, helping save Pittsburgh International Airport, growing up around Pirates baseball, and what makes Pittsburgh sports fans different from anywhere else. From Three Rivers Stadium memories to the future of PNC Park and Pittsburgh development, this episode dives deep into sports, politics, and the pride of being from Western Pennsylvania. The crew also discusses the Steelers, Pirates, Flyers vs Penguins rivalries, Dan Marino at Central Catholic, the changing role of media and social media in sports, and why Pittsburgh continues to shine on the national stage.

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