Background
Rydze was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Rydze was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
He also served as one of the team doctors for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1985 until June 2007. Doctor Rydze was charged in a 185-count indictment with conspiracy to illegally distribute steroids, human growth hormone and painkillers including oxycodone on October 17, 2012 and appeared in United States. Court in Pittsburgh on October 19, 2012.