Month: May 2016

Keisel: ‘Children’s has a very close place to my heart.’

Children’s Hospital held a very special ceremony today to honor their champions. The patient champion medal ceremony celebrates Children’s patients, both inpatient and outpatient, and the upcoming Walk for Children’s event on Saturday, June 4. View photos HERE.   Brett was honored to be on hand to help pass out the medals...

Shawn Michaels comes to town…

And, Da Beard becomes a tour guide… As we mentioned in a previous post, Professional Wrestler Shawn Michaels came to town to watch the Penguins in Game 5 of the NHL Playoffs. He started his tour at Primanti Bros. with his bearded tour guide: View more photos! Then, it...

The Heartbreak Kid & Da Beard meet HBK sandwich at Primanti Bros.

View photos HERE. Professional wrestler Shawn Michaels, also known as the Heartbreak Kid probably never thought he would be involved in a craze that can only happen in Pittsburgh. The HBK line of the Pittsburgh Pengiuins — comprised Carl Hagelin, Nick Bonino, and Phil Kessel attracted the attention of...

Da Beard in Da House at RMU!

Brett was part of an autograph signing at the Pittsburgh Memorabilia Show at the Charles L. Sewall Center of Robert Morris University this weekend: He has signed many items for fans throughout his career, but a TICKET may be a first??!! #DaBeardBusted It was all in good fun, of course! Thanks...

Congratulations Ryan!

Seems like yesterday I met Ryan. Today he’s a college grad! I’m proud of you Ryan Chepkevich! Congratulations!!...

Keisel: ‘Believe in Yourself’

Believe in yourself. You have to… you have to. If you don’t believe in yourself, how do you expect me to? How do you expect your teammates to? How do you expect anyone to believe in you..if you don’t believe in yourself. – Brett  From Jeff Maurer, DailyAmerican.com: Sports...

Keisel to speak at Daily American awards banquet

From Adam Ripple, DailyAmerican.com: Brett Keisel was a part of arguably the best defenses in the mid-2000s with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Keisel, a two-time Super Bowl champion and 13-year NFL veteran, will be the keynote speaker at the inaugural Daily American Sports Achievement Awards Banquet. The event will be...

This bearded guy loves Da Pens!

The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Washington Capitals last night, and of course Da Beard was there to cheer them on to an overtime victory! Great night to be a Penguins fan! Yinz Rock! – Da Beard From the Steelers: To watch the video, click on the link to the right,...