Al Herrmann, a longtime award-winning photojournalist for the Pittsburgh Press, died peacefully at his home, in McCandless, on Friday, May 19. Born in Pittsburgh on November 1, 1927 to the late A. Martin Herrmann and Helen (Renzelman) Herrmann, he continued the legacy of photographic excellence begun by his father following his honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy during World
War II. Mr. Herrmann's prestigious career included interviewing President Truman, photographing Mother Teresa, and photographs of Russian leader Nikita Khrushchev. He was always able to be in the right place at the right time and would proudly sneak behind security to capture exclusive moments in history that were featured in Time and Life magazines. His historic photos of the Pittsburgh Steelers' Super Bowl Championships in the 1970s provide a graphic timeline of the historic accomplishments and help define a generation of sports in Pittsburgh. Included among his photo credits are the "City of Champions" in 1979, the Super Bowl trophies in downtown Pittsburgh, and Franco Harris' "Immaculate Reception." Anyone who lived in Pittsburgh in the 1970s was touched by Mr. Herrmann's journalistic instinct and skill with a lens. Art Rooney, Sr. once said Al was almost as good of a poker player as he was a photographer.
Al's love of adventure took him and his wife, Rose, all over the world as he enjoyed capturing the sights with his Nikon. He was a truly special man with a kind heart and keen sense of humor who always saw the good in everyone. Mr. Herrmann is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Rose Marie (Toski) and his four children; Marty (Jane) Herrmann of Des Moines, Iowa, Cindy Herrmann (John Donatella) of McCandless, Daniel Herrmann of Atlanta, Georgia, and Michael (Laurie) Herrmann of Chicago, Illinois. He is also survived by his brother, David Herrmann of State College, PA. and many nieces and nephews. He was affectionately referred to as "Grandpap Al" by eight grandchildren (Libby, Mike, Erica, Matt, Hallie, Hannah, Heather and Madison) and eight great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death are his parents and his step-mother, Clara (Vieth) Herrmann; his sister, Mitzi Snyder, and his brother, James Herrmann. Mr. Herrmann's funeral services were privately held at his request.
Local author and sportswriter Jim O'Brien, who worked with Mr. Herrmann for a number of years on the Pittsburgh sports' scene, said that Al once told him, "a photo, no matter how good, is worthless unless you get it in before the deadline."
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