Jerome Bettis From Detroit Roots to Super Bowl Stardom
In Detroit's west side Jerome Bettis, the Steelers running back known as The Bus, reflects on his upbringing from a shy schoolyard kid to a Hall of Fame candidate. His mother Gladys recalls his early sports, academics, and the pride of his NFL rise as he nears a likely final Super Bowl at Ford Field near his childhood home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Jerome Bettis
Roney
Pittsburgh Steelers
Gladys Bettis
Associated Press
Jerome
NFL
Ford Field
Bettis
West Side
Ethel Session-Burton
Detroit Urban Lutheran School
Burton
Henry Ford High School
Mackenzie
Bob Dozier
Dozier
Ann Arbor Pioneer High School
George Michos
Michos
Lewanda Franklyn
Michigan
The
Wolverines
Notre Dame
Gladys
Johnnie Bettis
Fighting Irish
Los Angeles Rams
Bloomfield
Pittsburgh
Lions
Steelers
Bettises
Aurora Street
Jimmie Bettis
O'Connor
Seattle
Detroit Fans Back Steelers as Blue-Collar Pride Ties Cities
Detroiters rally for Bettis and the Steelers echoing a shared blue-collar pride with Pittsburgh. Mayors and fans note common values though Seattle also impresses, while Detroit remains loyal this Super Bowl week.
Super Bowl Happenings and Injury Notes
A quick look at the Super Bowl with injury reports from Steelers and Seahawks. Polamalu and Harrison are listed as probable or questionable after limited practice, involving groin and ankle issues while Dyson returns from an ankle complaint. Holmgren expects Hackett to play despite a hamstring tweak. Porter comments on aiming to send opponents to the sidelines, Bettis hosts a retirement party bowling event at Majestic Theatre before the Garden Bowl events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steelers
Troy Polamalu
Travis Kirschke
Dan Kreider
James Harrison
Kirschke
Kreider
Harrison
Seahawks
Andre Dyson
Hackett
Mike Holmgren
Joey
Porter
Pittsburgh
Jerramy Stevens
Seattle
Jerome Bettis
Jerome
Debate on Prince scoring spree and ethics in blowouts
Prince scored 29 in the first quarter and 58 by halftime as he pursued an early record. Coach Grezinsky defended pulling reserves to avoid inequities, while Springer urged strategies to prevent embare ssment. Kobe Bryant and Lisa Leslie are cited in context of high scoring and sportsmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince
Grezinsky
Springer
Lisa
Kobe Bryant
Toronto Raptors
NFLPA plans court action over contract stalemate
NFLPA executive director Gene Upshaw set March 9 to begin consulting players on potential legal steps if a new CBA isn't reached. He cited owner revenue sharing disputes as the main hurdle, not labor relations, signaling possible litigation to extend the agreement. Seattle Seahawks file notice to remove Texas A M case over the 12th Man slogan to federal court in Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
NFL Players Association
NFLPA
Gene Upshaw
Upshaw
Bryan
Texas
Seattle Seahawks
Texas A&m
Aggie
Brazos
A&m
Seahawks
Houston
Also Mentioned on This Page
U.S
National Restaurant Association
Kilpatrick
Bethsburgh
Idamsonieros
Arcoaire
Sence
S. Walnut
Ottawa
Prince Goes
Leslie
Morningside High School
Inglewood
Calif
South Torrance
Bryant
Dallas Mavericks
Lakers
Phil Jackson
Jackson
Kobe
Alltel
Ars
Kyocera
Andid
America
Allte
St Emporia
Dutchlasoa
N. Main
Ste. B
Tale
N. Stata St
Mathattan
Fort Riley
Newton
N. Main St
Pitlaburg
W. 4Th St
Saline
Ohio Star
Wichita Bradley Fair
I Rock Ri
Wireless
N. Malta
Winfield
Mali
Sante Fe
Wnat, Atorprive
N. Malr
Fon Boon
E. Wall
Korepe Guick Flick
Main
Vgn. i
MaPherson IV
KS Ci Ailewan
Wirtless
W. Hwy
Kansas State Athletics
Jitane
Menloy Wrarcianny
Alltal. Com
Ade Amics
Wademerks
Respecttve SE
Anler Ie
Universa Servicw
Cove
Weel Muat
Ar Protection
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!