Days of the Beer, March 7

The beer for today is Pittsburgh Brewing Company Iron City Beer.

On March 7, 1950, Franco Harris was born. On March 7, 1952, Lynn Swann was born.

Harris was a runningback with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was drafted number 13 in the first round of the 1972 draft. He played with the Steelers from 1972 to 1983. He was the 1972 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. He was a four time Super Bowl Champion (IX, X, XIII, XIV) and was Super Bowl IX MVP. He was a nine time Pro Bowl selection (from 1972 to 1980).

Lynn Swann Was drafted number 21 in the first round of the 1974 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers, he played wide receiver. He also was a four time Super Bowl champion (IX, X, XIII, XIV) and was the MVP of Super Bowl X. He was selected to three Pro Bowls in 75, 77 and 78.

As to the beer:

Iron City: The Official Beer of the Pittsburgh Nation

Iron City has been the ‘Burgh’s signature beer since 1861. This premium lager has become a proud tradition of the city and its people. Just try to imagine a Pittsburgh football, baseball or hockey game without an ice cold Iron.

We still brew Iron City fresh daily – but now, instead of delivering it to Pittsburgh neighborhoods in horse-drawn buggies, we deliver it to your favorite hangouts. You can get an Iron at national restaurant chains, upscale eateries, and – of course – your favorite local bar. You can also find it at more than 330 regional beer distributors. Because Iron City is brewed locally, it goes from the brewery to you within a matter of days. You won’t find a fresher beer anywhere in Pittsburgh!

The beer is 4.5% ABV. It has 140 calories and 10 carbs, if you care about that stuff.

So, for two of Pittsburgh's most important football players in the 70's, have a beer that started in the 1860's.