![On This Day in Pittsburgh History: May 7, 1925
Glenn Wright completes only the fifth unassisted triple play in MLB history when he throws out future hall of famers Jim Bottomley and Rogers Hornsby of St. Louis in the 9th inning at Forbes Field. [Wikipedia]](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m39c17X9FM1qakblyo1_500.png)
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: May 7, 1925
Glenn Wright completes only the fifth unassisted triple play in MLB history when he throws out future hall of famers Jim Bottomley and Rogers Hornsby of St. Louis in the 9th inning at Forbes Field. [Wikipedia]
![Heinz’s Condiments advertisement with NFL tie-in, LIFE magazine, September 1966
“Each week the average NFL team eats 1100 lbs. of meat. We’re not complaining.” [Vintage Ads and Stuff]](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3at5tkm9l1qakblyo1_500.jpg)
Heinz’s Condiments advertisement with NFL tie-in, LIFE magazine, September 1966
“Each week the average NFL team eats 1100 lbs. of meat. We’re not complaining.” [Vintage Ads and Stuff]
![Pittsburgh Crawfords, 1932 (via)
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: April 29, 1932
The first Negro League ballpark in the world is constructed by Gus Greenlee. The Pittsburgh Crawfords will call Greenlee Field home until they disband in 1938. Today’s Josh Gibson Field carries on the field’s legacy. [Wikipedia]](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m32ih7rUnn1qakblyo1_500.jpg)
Pittsburgh Crawfords, 1932 (via)
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: April 29, 1932
The first Negro League ballpark in the world is constructed by Gus Greenlee. The Pittsburgh Crawfords will call Greenlee Field home until they disband in 1938. Today’s Josh Gibson Field carries on the field’s legacy. [Wikipedia]
![Civic Arena, 1961-2012 [Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh]
“Last two panels of former Civic Arena dome demolished,” Pittsburgh Post-Gazette](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0dwodP8vY1qakblyo1_r1_500.png)
Civic Arena, 1961-2012 [Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh]
“Last two panels of former Civic Arena dome demolished,” Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
![Holy Cross forward Tommy Heinsohn drives the lane during a game against Duquesne, 1955 [Sports Illustrated’s Online Archive]](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m196b83J6f1qakblyo1_500.jpg)
Holy Cross forward Tommy Heinsohn drives the lane during a game against Duquesne, 1955 [Sports Illustrated’s Online Archive]
![On This Day in Pittsburgh History: March 14, 1906
James Wallace Conant, the “father” of Pittsburgh hockey — some say professional hockey — dies mysteriously on a business trip to New York. [Wiki]
From Pittsburghhockey.net:
The morning papers said it was sudden and natural. The afternoon papers suggested something much darker: Alcoholism and infidelity, at least. He checked into hotel under the name of J.C. Wallace with two women (“wife” and “friend of wife”). His wife, Margaret, was in Pittsburgh when notified of his death by a Pittsburgh doctor who was said to be traveling with Conant in New York. This doctor signed the death certificate listing cause of death as “heart attack.”A report in the press said a New York doctor disputed the account of Conant’s doctor: “I am not at all convinced that this man died of natural causes,” the paper reported.Robbery and murder were also hinted. The Pittsburg Gazette reported the body was moved to the Navarra and that some dispute took place in New York. His personal belongs, including $600 and a diamond stickpin, were missing.Conant’s body was returned to Pittsburgh and picked up at the Pennsylvanian train station by James Flannery & Brothers Funeral home. Visitation was held at Conant’s home on Gist Street before he was buried at Allegheny Cemetary on St. Patrick’s Day, according to a death notice in the Pittsburgh Press.](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0kurpUyIN1qakblyo1_250.jpg)
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: March 14, 1906
James Wallace Conant, the “father” of Pittsburgh hockey — some say professional hockey — dies mysteriously on a business trip to New York. [Wiki]
From Pittsburghhockey.net:
The morning papers said it was sudden and natural. The afternoon papers suggested something much darker: Alcoholism and infidelity, at least. He checked into hotel under the name of J.C. Wallace with two women (“wife” and “friend of wife”). His wife, Margaret, was in Pittsburgh when notified of his death by a Pittsburgh doctor who was said to be traveling with Conant in New York. This doctor signed the death certificate listing cause of death as “heart attack.”
A report in the press said a New York doctor disputed the account of Conant’s doctor: “I am not at all convinced that this man died of natural causes,” the paper reported.
Robbery and murder were also hinted. The Pittsburg Gazette reported the body was moved to the Navarra and that some dispute took place in New York. His personal belongs, including $600 and a diamond stickpin, were missing.
Conant’s body was returned to Pittsburgh and picked up at the Pennsylvanian train station by James Flannery & Brothers Funeral home. Visitation was held at Conant’s home on Gist Street before he was buried at Allegheny Cemetary on St. Patrick’s Day, according to a death notice in the Pittsburgh Press.
![Barney Dreyfuss (via Pittsburgh-Post Gazette)
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: February 5, 1932
Bernhard “Barney” Dreyfuss, president and owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates since 1899 and an organizer of the first World Series, died at the age of 66 at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. [Historic Pittsburgh]](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyq9ngVxEz1qakblyo1_500.jpg)
Barney Dreyfuss (via Pittsburgh-Post Gazette)
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: February 5, 1932
Bernhard “Barney” Dreyfuss, president and owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates since 1899 and an organizer of the first World Series, died at the age of 66 at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. [Historic Pittsburgh]
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: May 7, 1925
Glenn Wright completes only the fifth unassisted triple play in MLB history when he throws out future hall of famers Jim Bottomley and Rogers Hornsby of St. Louis in the 9th inning at Forbes Field. [Wikipedia]
Heinz’s Condiments advertisement with NFL tie-in, LIFE magazine, September 1966
“Each week the average NFL team eats 1100 lbs. of meat. We’re not complaining.” [Vintage Ads and Stuff]
![Pittsburgh Crawfords, 1932 (via)
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: April 29, 1932
The first Negro League ballpark in the world is constructed by Gus Greenlee. The Pittsburgh Crawfords will call Greenlee Field home until they disband in 1938. Today’s Josh Gibson Field carries on the field’s legacy. [Wikipedia]](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m32ih7rUnn1qakblyo1_1280.jpg)
Pittsburgh Crawfords, 1932 (via)
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: April 29, 1932
The first Negro League ballpark in the world is constructed by Gus Greenlee. The Pittsburgh Crawfords will call Greenlee Field home until they disband in 1938. Today’s Josh Gibson Field carries on the field’s legacy. [Wikipedia]
![Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 1935 [Flickr]](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m00985oAUm1qakblyo1_1280.jpg)
![Civic Arena, 1961-2012 [Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh]
“Last two panels of former Civic Arena dome demolished,” Pittsburgh Post-Gazette](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0dwodP8vY1qakblyo1_r1_1280.png)
Civic Arena, 1961-2012 [Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh]
“Last two panels of former Civic Arena dome demolished,” Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
![Holy Cross forward Tommy Heinsohn drives the lane during a game against Duquesne, 1955 [Sports Illustrated’s Online Archive]](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m196b83J6f1qakblyo1_1280.jpg)
Holy Cross forward Tommy Heinsohn drives the lane during a game against Duquesne, 1955 [Sports Illustrated’s Online Archive]
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: March 14, 1906
James Wallace Conant, the “father” of Pittsburgh hockey — some say professional hockey — dies mysteriously on a business trip to New York. [Wiki]
From Pittsburghhockey.net:
The morning papers said it was sudden and natural. The afternoon papers suggested something much darker: Alcoholism and infidelity, at least. He checked into hotel under the name of J.C. Wallace with two women (“wife” and “friend of wife”). His wife, Margaret, was in Pittsburgh when notified of his death by a Pittsburgh doctor who was said to be traveling with Conant in New York. This doctor signed the death certificate listing cause of death as “heart attack.”
A report in the press said a New York doctor disputed the account of Conant’s doctor: “I am not at all convinced that this man died of natural causes,” the paper reported.
Robbery and murder were also hinted. The Pittsburg Gazette reported the body was moved to the Navarra and that some dispute took place in New York. His personal belongs, including $600 and a diamond stickpin, were missing.
Conant’s body was returned to Pittsburgh and picked up at the Pennsylvanian train station by James Flannery & Brothers Funeral home. Visitation was held at Conant’s home on Gist Street before he was buried at Allegheny Cemetary on St. Patrick’s Day, according to a death notice in the Pittsburgh Press.
![Pittsburgh Penguins, 1967 [Pittsburgh Hockey]](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzma15EMCS1qakblyo1_1280.jpg)
Barney Dreyfuss (via Pittsburgh-Post Gazette)
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: February 5, 1932
Bernhard “Barney” Dreyfuss, president and owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates since 1899 and an organizer of the first World Series, died at the age of 66 at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. [Historic Pittsburgh]
![Civic Arena, Pittsburgh, 1960s [The Pensblog]](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyokwkim4h1qakblyo1_1280.jpg)
