# Paul Steigerwald on Penguins History, Mike Lange, Mario Lemieux & the Stories Behind Pittsburgh Hockey

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Podcast: [The Larry & Big Man Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-larry-big-man-show-7325413)
Published: 2026-07-03T20:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/larryandthebigman/episodes/Paul-Steigerwald-on-Penguins-History--Mike-Lange--Mario-Lemieux--the-Stories-Behind-Pittsburgh-Hockey-e3lj19j
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Duration seconds: 2630

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Larry and Jay featuring longtime Penguins broadcaster and historian Paul Steigerwald. Paul looks back on a lifetime connected to Pittsburgh hockey, from getting tickets as a teenager through Jack Riley to joining the Penguins organization in 1980 and eventually working alongside the legendary Mike Lange. Paul shares the story behind the iconic “Boys of Winter” campaign, the Penguins theme music still used today, and what it was like documenting the rise of Mario Lemieux and the franchise’s first Stanley Cup era. He also revisits unforgettable memories from the 1991 championship, the emotional return to Pittsburgh, the airport celebration, the school bus stories, and the legacy of KDKA’s Penguins coverage. Plus, Paul gives his perspective on Penguins ownership, the Hoffman Group, reconnecting with Mario Lemieux, and why he still feels optimistic about the future of hockey in Pittsburgh. Sponsored by Henderson Brothers, Rohrich Automotive, and Zerorez. Visit here for commercial cleaning details: zerorez.com/commercial Produced by 1TEAM Media.

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