Blitzburgh

pronounced blitz'-burg

rhymes with Pittsburgh

meaning a term of recent origin (circa 1994) used specifically to describe the Pittsburgh Steelers' defense and generally to boast of the city's athletic prowess

as in

date circa 1994

authority Batz, Bob, Jr. "Yoi! The Fans Blitz for Souvenirs!" Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 16 December 1994, BB-2.

and

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Sources:

Bouchette, Ed. "All Roads Lead to Blitzburgh NFL Points Its Spotlight at Steelers and Browns." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 18 December 1994, D-1.

Bouchette, Ed. "Steelers Go Bam! With Foster and Morris They Share Nickname, Carries in Bruising Offensive Barrage." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 1 December 1994, D-1.