Christmas Gift Books for the Pittsburgh Steelers Fan

Zealous Pittsburgh Steelers fans love all things related to the Steelers and their reading selections are no exception. At holiday time book store shelves are full of great picks for the Steelers fans on your list.

Books make ideal presents for many reasons. They're easily sent directly from an online retailer to far away recipients, and both Barnes and Noble and Amazon offer free shipping on eligible products with a $25 purchase. Both sites routinely offer deep discounts, making it easy to find great Pittsburgh Steelers book gifts within your budget. Target jumped into the book discounting frenzy recently, also, and cheap shipping offers will pop up there. If you plan to purchase at a brick-and-mortar store, books are easy to wrap and there's no size hassle.

Here are some ideas certain to delight the Pittsburgh Steelers faithful:

Dan Rooney: My 75 Years with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the NFL by Dan Rooney, Andrew E. Masich and David F. Halaas

Dan Rooney, son of the Steelers founder Art Rooney, former Steelers chairman and now U.S. ambassador to Ireland, is deeply beloved by Steelers fans. The team has been the "family business" for all of Mr. Rooney's life and no one could tell the story like he can.

Pittsburgh Steelers: The Complete Illustrated History by Lew Freedman, Dick Hoak
Published in September 2009, this book offers and up-to-date compilation of stories, players and history of the team.

Jack Lambert: Tough as Steel by Ron Rotunno
Team history buffs should enjoy this entry about one of the great members of the legendary Steel Curtain defense.

The Bus: My Life In and Out of a Helmet by Jerome Bettis, Gene Wojciechowski
The story of one of the greatest players of all time from his tough childhood to world-wide acclaim.

The 50 Greatest Plays in Pittsburgh Steelers Football History by Steve Hickoff
Steelers fans never tire of discussing the great moments in the most legendary games, and here's a guide for them.

Super Six: The Steelers Record Setting Super Bowl Season by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The city's newspaper staff sportswriters recount the last Super Bowl season.

The Pittsburgh Steelers, 3rd Edition: The Official Team History by Abby Mendelson
Stories and history from the ups and downs of all the Steelers decades.

The Good, the Bad & the Ugly Pittsburgh Steelers: Heart-pounding, Jaw-dropping, and Gut-wrenching Moments from Pittsburgh Steelers History by Matt Fulks
A compendium of memorable moments.

Ben Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) 2010 Wall Calendar by Inc.- Turner Lang Holdings
Everyone needs a new wall calendar at holiday time, and Steelers fans would love to see twelve months of Big Ben.