North Shore in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Three Rivers Stadium
Opened on July 16, 1970. Home to the Pirates, who won two World Series, and the Steelers, who won four Super Bowl Championships, creating Pittsburgh's "City of Champions" identity. It was the site of Roberto Clemente's 3,000th hit, September 30, 1972, and Franco Harris's legendary "Immaculate Reception," December 23, 1972. A multi-use facility, it also hosted many concerts and special events prior to demolition on February 11, 2001.
Erected 2006 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1900.
Location. 40° 26.717′ N, 80° 0.833′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in North Shore. Marker is at the intersection of Art Rooney Avenue and North Shore Drive, on the left when traveling north on Art Rooney Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Art Rooney Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, Pittsburgh PA 15212, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. County of Allegheny Law Enforcement Officers Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); First Professional Football Game (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pittsburgh Point (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Southwestern Pennsylvania World War II Memorial (about 600 feet away); The Immaculate Reception (about 600 feet away); Langley Observatory Clock (approx. 0.2 miles away); Vietnam Veterans Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); First World Series (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.
More about this marker. This marker is located south of Heinz Field.
Also see . . . Three Rivers Stadium. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on April 18, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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