North Shore in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Three Rivers Stadium
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, April 25, 2010
1. Three Rivers Stadium Marker
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: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) 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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Ohio River Valley, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: County of Allegheny Law Enforcement Officers Memorial (within shouting
this page online
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.)
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, August 20, 2012
2. Three Rivers Stadium Marker
Site of Three Rivers Stadium in background.
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, August 20, 2012
3. Three Rivers Stadium Gate D Pylon
Taken from former site and placed in front of Heinz Field.
Photographed by UCinternational
4. Three Rivers Stadium
Photographed by Harry S. Coughanour, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, circa 1970
5. Three Rivers Stadium
Aerial view of the Golden Triangle and Three Rivers Stadium, with parking areas still under construction.
Photographed by Ap, December 23, 1972
6. The Immaculate Reception
Pittsburgh beats Oakland 13-7 in an AFC Divisional playoff game on Franco Harris' Immaculate Reception. Jack Tatum hit the intended receiver, 'Frenchy' Fuqua, and knocked the ball back to Harris, who caught it and ran into the end zone. It was also the first playoff victory in franchise history.
Photographed by Unknown, September 30, 1972
7. Roberto Clemente's 3000th Hit
Doug Harvey hands Roberto Clemente the ball after he doubled off the Mets' Jon Matlack for his 3,000th career hit on September 30, 1972.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 6,332 times since then and 217 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 25, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 2, 3. submitted on August 20, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on January 26, 2011. 5. submitted on June 22, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 6. submitted on April 15, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 7. submitted on June 22, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
