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Commentary: I almost missed the greatest play in NFL history

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Pete Peterson

Increased streaming of NFL games is here, with major platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Peacock now showing exclusive games, making it easier for fans to access content on their terms but also more expensive and fragmented for some to watch every game.

This caused WSIU contributor Pete Peterson to miss a playoff game last season involving his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers.

In his latest commentary, Pete tells us about another time — more than 50 years ago — when he almost missed another Steeler playoff game due to a totally different NFL broadcasting policy.

Richard "Pete" Peterson is the creative force behind WSIU Radio's Reading Baseball Series. Pete's original essays and commentaries are a regular staple for any fan of the game.
As a news producer and news anchor on All Things Considered, Brad provides the listeners with a recap of the day's top local and state news as well as breaking news at any given time. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiunews@wsiu.org
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