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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 16 years 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
With fans awaiting Sidney Crosby's return following wrist surgery, we 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.
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