![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/e7fdb775fe3838dd8c9598813a5854ef/tumblr_mm4k0gdb0q1qakblyo1_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]
![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/3698274e58d1afd6a7239fa45e1f6b3e/tumblr_mltkwcCElY1qakblyo1_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]
![On This Day in Pittsburgh History: April 18, 1947
A record opening-day crowd at Forbes Field — 38,216, including Bing Crosby — saw the Pittsburgh Pirates, under new ownership, defeat Cincinnati, 12-11. [Historic Pittsburgh]](http://24.media.tumblr.com/0ed403a6d41c9750235e9f110db6af29/tumblr_mlh3ai4Ngo1qakblyo1_500.jpg)
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: April 18, 1947
A record opening-day crowd at Forbes Field — 38,216, including Bing Crosby — saw the Pittsburgh Pirates, under new ownership, defeat Cincinnati, 12-11. [Historic Pittsburgh]
![On This Day in Pittsburgh History: February 10, 1967
After accepting the city for the first NHL expansion franchise, the ownership group formally begins the naming contest, citing the “Penguins” as the preferred choice. [Wikipedia]](http://25.media.tumblr.com/980b426748eddce0fbcfbb34cbbdf953/tumblr_mi0gw6AHa11qakblyo1_500.jpg)
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: February 10, 1967
After accepting the city for the first NHL expansion franchise, the ownership group formally begins the naming contest, citing the “Penguins” as the preferred choice. [Wikipedia]
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: January 21, 1979
The Pittsburgh Steelers win the Super Bowl 35-31 over the Dallas Cowboys. Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw is named Super Bowl MVP. [Youtube]
(Source: thepittsburghhistoryjournal)
![On This Day in Pittsburgh History: January 15, 1972
Bill Benswanger, president and chief executive of the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1932 through 1946, dies at 79. [Wikipedia; Baseball Fever]](http://24.media.tumblr.com/397d300b56d930d7313f5e27c1e6ea75/tumblr_mgoaxmNSV01qakblyo1_500.jpg)
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: January 15, 1972
Bill Benswanger, president and chief executive of the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1932 through 1946, dies at 79. [Wikipedia; Baseball Fever]
![On This Day in Pittsburgh History: December 31, 1972
Roberto Clemente, Pirates outfielder, died in the crash of a cargo plane on mercy mission to Managua, Nicaragua. [Historic Pittsburgh]](http://25.media.tumblr.com/dd2c158ea0efa2e37381b45249804354/tumblr_mfpc3wPeYE1qakblyo1_500.jpg)
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: December 31, 1972
Roberto Clemente, Pirates outfielder, died in the crash of a cargo plane on mercy mission to Managua, Nicaragua. [Historic Pittsburgh]
![On This Day in Pittsburgh History: December 27, 1975
The Steelers wave Terrible Towels for the first time as they take the Three Rivers field for a divisional playoff against Baltimore. Andy Russell wins the game on a 93-yard return for a touchdown. [Wikipedia]
From Pittsburgh Magazine (2010):
In 1975, Cope’s bosses at WTAE Radio asked him to come up with a clever promotional gimmick for the station that would be embraced by Steelers fans. After considering black masks emblazoned with then-head coach Chuck Noll’s motto, “Whatever It Takes,” Cope came up with a less expensive idea: a gold rally towel. Cope spent several weeks promoting the idea on the radio, with little apparent success. He even took a sample towel into the Steelers’ locker room for a straw poll.“I think your idea stinks,” said linebacker Jack Ham. One can imagine Cope reacting to Ham’s assessment with his trademark, “Feh!” (more)](http://25.media.tumblr.com/c03a284f2f1c4f0af2761fe2aca136e1/tumblr_mfp8zht6YC1qakblyo1_500.jpg)
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: December 27, 1975
The Steelers wave Terrible Towels for the first time as they take the Three Rivers field for a divisional playoff against Baltimore. Andy Russell wins the game on a 93-yard return for a touchdown. [Wikipedia]
From Pittsburgh Magazine (2010):
In 1975, Cope’s bosses at WTAE Radio asked him to come up with a clever promotional gimmick for the station that would be embraced by Steelers fans. After considering black masks emblazoned with then-head coach Chuck Noll’s motto, “Whatever It Takes,” Cope came up with a less expensive idea: a gold rally towel. Cope spent several weeks promoting the idea on the radio, with little apparent success. He even took a sample towel into the Steelers’ locker room for a straw poll.
“I think your idea stinks,” said linebacker Jack Ham. One can imagine Cope reacting to Ham’s assessment with his trademark, “Feh!” (more)
![On This Day in Pittsburgh History: December 26, 1991
Steelers coach Chuck Noll retires after 23 seasons, 209 wins, seven title games and four Super Bowl wins, the most by any NFL coach. [Wikipedia]](http://24.media.tumblr.com/f934e066e7d541b9cdd2c9131798b782/tumblr_mfn7rv6k4n1qakblyo1_500.jpg)
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: December 26, 1991
Steelers coach Chuck Noll retires after 23 seasons, 209 wins, seven title games and four Super Bowl wins, the most by any NFL coach. [Wikipedia]
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: December 23, 1972
In the first Steelers playoff in 25 years (and their first postseason win), Franco Harris salvages a Terry Bradshaw pass in the greatest NFL play in history—to beat the Raiders 13-7 at Three Rivers. Art Rooney and Bob Prince miss the play while in the elevator to the locker room. [Wikipedia; Pro Football Hall of Fame]
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: December 21, 1947
Forbes Field hosts the city’s first NFL Playoff game as the Steelers lose to Philadelphia.
![On This Day in Pittsburgh History: December 17, 1896
The city’s first hockey arena — the site of the world’s first artificial-ice surface — the Schenley Casino is destroyed by a chemical fire during the night from a leaky pipe. [Wikipedia]](http://25.media.tumblr.com/700eb1fdc2fe2cce9fa16e813e31e2a2/tumblr_mf6rww2VH51qakblyo1_500.jpg)
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: December 17, 1896
The city’s first hockey arena — the site of the world’s first artificial-ice surface — the Schenley Casino is destroyed by a chemical fire during the night from a leaky pipe. [Wikipedia]
![On This Day in Pittsburgh History: December 9, 1992
Carl Barger, former president of the Pittsburgh Pirates, dies while at a meeting of the baseball owners. [Historic Pittsburgh; Allegheny Times]](http://24.media.tumblr.com/165241c4e4289ea246fa36b8d97631ab/tumblr_merq94nm4u1qakblyo1_500.png)
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: December 9, 1992
Carl Barger, former president of the Pittsburgh Pirates, dies while at a meeting of the baseball owners. [Historic Pittsburgh; Allegheny Times]
![On This Day in Pittsburgh History: December 6, 1955
Pittsburgh Pirates legend Honus Wagner passes away in Carnegie. [Wikipedia; From Deep Right Field]](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_meerzqJGKQ1qakblyo1_500.jpg)
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: December 6, 1955
Pittsburgh Pirates legend Honus Wagner passes away in Carnegie. [Wikipedia; From Deep Right Field]
![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]
![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]
![On This Day in Pittsburgh History: April 18, 1947
A record opening-day crowd at Forbes Field — 38,216, including Bing Crosby — saw the Pittsburgh Pirates, under new ownership, defeat Cincinnati, 12-11. [Historic Pittsburgh]](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1wv04FIlZ1qakblyo1_r1_1280.jpg)
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: April 18, 1947
A record opening-day crowd at Forbes Field — 38,216, including Bing Crosby — saw the Pittsburgh Pirates, under new ownership, defeat Cincinnati, 12-11. [Historic Pittsburgh]
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: February 10, 1967
After accepting the city for the first NHL expansion franchise, the ownership group formally begins the naming contest, citing the “Penguins” as the preferred choice. [Wikipedia]
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: January 21, 1979
The Pittsburgh Steelers win the Super Bowl 35-31 over the Dallas Cowboys. Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw is named Super Bowl MVP. [Youtube]
(Source: thepittsburghhistoryjournal)
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: January 15, 1972
Bill Benswanger, president and chief executive of the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1932 through 1946, dies at 79. [Wikipedia; Baseball Fever]
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: December 31, 1972
Roberto Clemente, Pirates outfielder, died in the crash of a cargo plane on mercy mission to Managua, Nicaragua. [Historic Pittsburgh]
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: December 27, 1975
The Steelers wave Terrible Towels for the first time as they take the Three Rivers field for a divisional playoff against Baltimore. Andy Russell wins the game on a 93-yard return for a touchdown. [Wikipedia]
From Pittsburgh Magazine (2010):
In 1975, Cope’s bosses at WTAE Radio asked him to come up with a clever promotional gimmick for the station that would be embraced by Steelers fans. After considering black masks emblazoned with then-head coach Chuck Noll’s motto, “Whatever It Takes,” Cope came up with a less expensive idea: a gold rally towel. Cope spent several weeks promoting the idea on the radio, with little apparent success. He even took a sample towel into the Steelers’ locker room for a straw poll.
“I think your idea stinks,” said linebacker Jack Ham. One can imagine Cope reacting to Ham’s assessment with his trademark, “Feh!” (more)
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: December 26, 1991
Steelers coach Chuck Noll retires after 23 seasons, 209 wins, seven title games and four Super Bowl wins, the most by any NFL coach. [Wikipedia]
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: December 23, 1972
In the first Steelers playoff in 25 years (and their first postseason win), Franco Harris salvages a Terry Bradshaw pass in the greatest NFL play in history—to beat the Raiders 13-7 at Three Rivers. Art Rooney and Bob Prince miss the play while in the elevator to the locker room. [Wikipedia; Pro Football Hall of Fame]
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: December 21, 1947
Forbes Field hosts the city’s first NFL Playoff game as the Steelers lose to Philadelphia.
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: December 17, 1896
The city’s first hockey arena — the site of the world’s first artificial-ice surface — the Schenley Casino is destroyed by a chemical fire during the night from a leaky pipe. [Wikipedia]
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: December 9, 1992
Carl Barger, former president of the Pittsburgh Pirates, dies while at a meeting of the baseball owners. [Historic Pittsburgh; Allegheny Times]
On This Day in Pittsburgh History: December 6, 1955
Pittsburgh Pirates legend Honus Wagner passes away in Carnegie. [Wikipedia; From Deep Right Field]
