Dale Lolley — a keeper of Pittsburgh’s football flame

When a small act says everything

Dale and the quiet power of honest words

In the social-media era, rumor travels faster than a referee’s whistle. Dale Lolley chose another path: accuracy, context, and compassion. His pieces rarely chased sensationalism. Instead, he patiently explained tactical changes, reported injuries in clear language, and never forgot community stories—from high school football to charity events in Pennsylvania. It’s no surprise the team honored him at length, recalling his love for family and his volunteer work with youth baseball in Washington County—the small details that reveal a big-hearted life.

Jordan Love, the Packers, and an invisible bridge to Pittsburgh

An outsider might ask: “What do the Packers have to do with Dale?” The answer lies in the profession’s common thread: players, coaches, and journalists all move along the same season-long current, where every Sunday is more than 60 minutes of clock—it’s a narrative told before, during, and after the game. When a veteran reporter like Dale leaves the stage, everyone in that ecosystem feels the absence. That is why even a fleeting hands-to-the-sky moment from Jordan Love became a focal point for shared emotion. It reminds us that opponents on the field still bow their heads to those who devote their lives to telling the game’s story.

Farewell—and what remains

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