Screamer is the story of Joe Tucker who was the voice of the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1936-1967, and the voice of Pittsburgh Hockey from 1936-1956. It is a long overdue history of Pittsburgh sports radio in the Golden Age. Screamer details how Joe became an announcer, the thrills of the profession as well as the problems. He worked with Rosey Rosewell and Bob Prince on baseball. He interviewed hundreds of sports figures and maintained a daily sports show from 1936-1968. Art Rooney considered Joe Tucker one of the reasons fans came in increasing numbers. Joe was a student of the sports he reported.

Screamer is based on Joe Tucker’s notes edited and expanded upon by his son, Murray.