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This Week in Pittsburgh History: Steelers Turn Out the Lights at Three Rivers Stadium
Plus, the University of Pittsburgh makes an historic coaching hire.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: The Last Game at Pitt Stadium
During its 74-year lifespan, the stadium was also the second home of the Pittsburgh Steelers, until the team moved to Three Rivers Stadium.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Before Tossing Out First Pitch, Michael Keaton Unloads on Pirates’ Ownership
The Academy Award winning actor's criticisms more than a decade ago are still being heard today.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Councilwoman Michelle Madoff Hosts Party in the Bathroom
Madoff became one of the most colorful members of City Council during her 15 years in office.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: An Alligator in the Sewer System?
The late radio host, John Cigna, dreamed up several memorable April Fool's pranks.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: The St. Patrick’s Day Flood
The flood is considered one of the region's worst natural disasters.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: The Storm of the Century
Watch video from when Pittsburgh experienced its largest single-day snowfall in history.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: The Steelers and Pirates Visit the White House
It was a rare visit by two championship teams from the same city in the same year.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Pitt Helps Train Cadets For World War II
At one point, 1,000 soldiers preparing for war were living in the Cathedral of Learning.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: ‘Snowmageddon’ Paralyzes The City
More than 20 inches of snow fell in a single day.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: The Love Affair That Led to an Infamous Jail Break
More than a century ago, two Canadian brothers housed at the Allegheny County Jail while awaiting execution escaped with the help of the warden's wife.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Mario Lemieux Returns to the Ice After His First Retirement
After a more than three-year break, the superstar reassured fans within seconds that he had not lost any of his magic on the ice.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: “Sudden Death,” Shot in Pittsburgh, Opens in Theaters
There are plenty of familiar faces in the movie, including Mike Lange, Paul Steigerwald and several Penguins players.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Pitt Running Back Tony Dorsett Wins the Heisman Trophy
A senior in 1976, Dorsett led Pitt to its first National Championship since 1937.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Mayor Richard Caliguiri Announces Plans for Renaissance II
The plan resulted in significant changes to the city’s skyline but was offset by a sharp downturn in the local economy.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Mean Joe Greene’s Jersey Is Retired
Watch as some of his former teammates joined thousands of fans to honor Greene, only the second Pittsburgh Steelers player to have his number officially retired.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Sidney Crosby Scores His First Hat Trick
Take a look back at one of the most significant moments in his incredible career.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: The Pirates Win Two World Series
On the same day in 1971 and 1979, the Pirates defeated the same team to become World Champions.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: “Bridge to Nowhere” Finally Opens
Although the bridge over the Allegheny River to Pittsburgh's North Side was completed in five years, it was unusable for another six.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: The Most Exciting Game at PNC Park
The National League Wild Card game in 2013 rewarded a raucous crowd with an unforgettable win. Watch the game's pivotal moment.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Roberto Clemente Gets His 3,000th Hit
It was the last regular-season at-bat of his career.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Pitt Commits to Building the Cathedral of Learning
It would take 11 years for this Pittsburgh landmark to get from groundbreaking to dedication.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: The Beatles’ Only Concert in Pittsburgh
It was back in 1964 when Ringo Starr, John Lennon, George Harrison and Paul McCartney performed their one and only Pittsburgh show at the Civic Arena.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Amelia Earhart Crash Lands in Fox Chapel
Earhart initially thought her flight would end with “a perfect landing.”
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Northway Mall Opens
At the time, it was the first enclosed shopping mall in Pennsylvania.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: The Quecreek Miners Are Rescued
Also, the mastermind behind the 1970s-era Super Steelers enters the Hall of Fame, Sidney Crosby becomes a Penguin and the author of the famous “Last Lecture” passes away.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: John Cigna Moves to Mornings
Also, after 20 years of being spelled Pittsburg, the city got its “h” back for good.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Three Rivers Stadium Opens
It would last for 30 years and be demolished with just half of its original debt paid off.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Dippy the Dinosaur Is Unveiled
Also, Mister Rogers is honored at the White House.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Roberto Clemente Is Too Fast for Hollywood?
Clemente was offered a small part in the 1967 film “The Odd Couple” but was eventually replaced by Bill Mazeroski.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: 625-Ton Meteor Explodes over Butler County
Despite the rarity of such an event, little was written about it at the time — and for good reason.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Pens Draft Mario Lemieux
Despite a career plagued with health problems, Lemieux is widely considered to be one of the greatest hockey players of all time.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Babe Ruth Hits His Final Home Runs at Forbes Field
The Bambino went four-for-four, including three home runs before ending his legendary career less than three weeks later.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: World’s First Suburb Founded
Evergreen Hamlet was initially home to a small utopian society and overlooked an infamous hotel.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Steel Phantom Opens at Kennywood
For a period of time, it was the world's fastest roller coaster.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Bob Prince Calls His Last Pirates Games
Prince is considered one of the most iconic broadcasters in Pittsburgh.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Mister Rogers Goes to Washington
In six minutes of testimony before a Senate committee, Rogers convinced a skeptical lawmaker not to cut $10 million from the PBS budget.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Flashdance Opens in Theaters
Far from a favorite with critics, the film shot and set in Pittsburgh would be the No. 1 movie in the country for 28 straight days.
