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Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Pittsburgh Steelers Stadium December 7, 2006 27 - 7 Win |
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Stadium Vitals Opened: August 18, 2001 Capacity: 65,050 seats Playing Surface: Natural Grass Draft Beer: Hot Dog: Stadium Parking: |
 Heinz FieldStadium Address 100 Art Rooney Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (412) 323-1200 Get Directions |
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Stadium Review - A Cold Night in Pittsburgh  Heinz
Field in Pittsburgh is one of the more impressive facilities you'll
find throughout the National Football League. Built in 2001, the
open air stadium maintains an exposure to the elements that provides
an imposing home field advantage to the hometown Pittsburgh
Steelers. It also caters to one of the more rabid fan bases in the
nation by providing more open concourses, great concessions, and
ample restroom facilities.I've always been envious of Pittsburgh Steeler fans and their franchise. From top to bottom the Pittsburgh Steelers organization runs like a well-oiled machine. Ownership has been consistent and throughout their history they've only had three coaches (Chuck Noll, Bill Cowher, and Mike Tomlin), but what's most impressive about the Pittsburgh Steelers is that they continue to win based on the same formula, a strong disruptive defense, a physical ground attack that churns out yards and solid quarterback play. For an organization to commit to a single philosophy for over seventy years is incredible and their formula has a proven track record of championship success.  Hopping
into the Questmobile right after work on Thursday night, we headed
eastward to Pittsburgh, PA, our first stop on a multi-city road trip
that would take us to visit four stadiums in ten days including
Jacksonville, Tampa, & Atlanta. My friend Jeremy and I were looking
forward to heading down south to warmer weather, but only after
spending one blisteringly cold evening in Pittsburgh. The defending
Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers were facing an up and coming
Cleveland Browns team on a bitter cold Pittsburgh evening ... and
let me tell ya, it was bloody cold my friends. Seated in Section
539, we were greeted by the warmth of the Pittsburgh natives, who
welcomed us with open arms as I was dressed in the garb of a true
Steel-Town legend, Steeler Linebacking great, Greg Lloyd. With
division rival Cleveland in town it was sure to be a competitive,
physical game in front of a national television audience.  If
you're going to a game at Heinz Field, the obvious accessory of
choice is a Pittsburgh Steeler Terrible Towel. The Terrible Towel
was the brainchild of Steelers radio broadcaster Myron Cope and made
its debut on December 27, 1975 during the Steelers playoff game
against the Baltimore Colts. The team’s flagship radio station WTAE
was looking for a gimmick for fans to carry in to the game in order
to attract sponsors to the radio show. It was decided that it needed
to be something lightweight and portable that every fan already
owned. After a quick brainstorming session the "Terrible Towel" was
born and it immediately registered with fans. Myron Cope's Official
Terrible Towels can be purchased at the Stadium gift shop for a mere
$8 per towel (a bargain price if you ask me). Come game time, when
the Pittsburgh faithful are swinging their Terrible Towels overhead,
you're gonna want to jump on the band wagon.  On
this blisteringly cold night, the Terrible Towel wavers put on an
awesome display as 64,000 fans swung their towels in unison, willing
their Steeler Franchise on to a much deserved win over a hated
division rival. The Pittsburgh Steelers ran all over Cleveland en
route to an impressive 27- 7 victory as their once dominant running
attack returned to form. "Fast" Willie Parker posted 223 yards on
the ground which was a Pittsburgh Steeler franchise record. Stadium Parking directly adjacent to Heinz Field is Pre-pay only, but fans can find parking around Heinz Field in private lots for $25. We actually didn't see a whole lot of game day tailgating in the lots, but the bitter cold of the wintry night and the 8:00pm kick off may have deterred the diehards. Great Facility, Great Fans, Great win! I shall return! The Food - Sandwiches by Primanti Bros Hometown fans swear by the sandwiches prepared by the Primanti Bros ... definitely a staple of the area and thankfully available within the comfortable confines of Heinz Field. I highly recommend the "Pitts-Burger" or the Capicola & Cheese sandwiches which can be purchased from Primanti Bros. for $6 each. The "Pitts-Burger" is a hamburger patty served with fries and coleslaw inside the sandwich which are all slapped between two fine slices of Italian bread. The Capicola & Cheese is the same sandwich except that it's prepared with Capicola instead of the Hamburger Patty. I thoroughly enjoyed the fries and slaw in my sandwich rather than on the side. It was a more practical approach to sandwich preparation especially at a football game where you really want a free hand to hold your beer. Hot Sauce with either sandwich is a must. For more information on the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania check out my other reviews by clicking on the links below: NHL: Pittsburgh Penguins, Consol Energy Center - General Information |
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Top Tourist Attractions: Duquesne Incline (Station Square to Mount Washington) Sandwich from Primanti Brothers Carnegie Museums Local Foods: Primanti Bros. Sandwiches (grilled meat w/ coleslaw and fries on the sandwich) Pierogis and Sauerkraut Mineo's Pizza (Best Pizza in Pittsburgh) What They're Drinkin': Iron City, Penn Pilsner, Rolling Rock Tailgating Hotspots: Gold Lots next to Heinz Field North Shore (Clark Bar, Grill 36-Jerome Bettis's Restaurant) Fan Resources: Pocket Map of Pittsburgh Stadium Policy Stadium Parking Map Fan Forum: McMillen and Wife.com (Click on Message Board Tab) Local Sports Media: Pittsburgh Post Gazette Tribune Review 970AM ESPN Pittsburgh |
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Bar Districts: North Shore (Finnigans's Wake, McFadden's Pittsburgh, Soho, Firewater's) Strip District (Prive Ultra Lounge, Pure, Altar Bar) Station Square (Buckhead Saloon, Matrix, Steel House) South Side (St. James Place Tavern, Club Cafe, The Smiling Moose) Best Restaurants: Point Brugge Cafe (European) Fat Head's Saloon (American) Station Square (Pittsburgh Rare, Grand Concourse, Gandy Dancer Saloon) Strip District (Church Brew Works, Primanti Bros) Getting to the Stadium: Heinz Field is right downtown and it's well worth driving to the stadium to take in some prime time tailgating with some of the NFL's finest fans. There's plenty of game day parking all around the stadium. Where To Stay: Definitely plan on staying in the downtown area if you're going to Heinz Field for a Steelers game. There's lots to see and do. The Springhill Suites by Marriott is a great hotel that's centrally located and within walking distance to Heinz Field. |
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Take a Stadium Tour of
Heinz Field: |
Walk-Up tours – Groups of less than 10 No reservation required – Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10:00am. Meet under the Coca-cola Great Hall sign located on Art Rooney Avenue by 9:45am. During September and October –Mondays and Friday only. Heinz Field Scheduled Tours – Groups of 10 or more April through October, Monday through Friday, 9:00am through 2:00pm. Call 412-697-7150 and then press “5” to book a tour. |
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| Heinz Field Main Gate | A bitter cold night | Primanti Bros for a sandwich | ||
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| I thoroughly enjoyed the "Pitts-Burger" | Hanging with some Genuine Pittsburgh Steeler Fans | It was a truly fri gid evening | ||
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| Sitting with a True Browns fan - hostile territory and all. | The bear and I hoisting the Terrible towel on high | Basking in the Glow of a "fast Willie" Pittsburgh Steeler franchise record | ||
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| Victory!!!! | D!!!! FENSE!!!! | Alone at last | ||
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| A very friendly event staff | One last look at Heinz Field | Gotta support the local economy | ||
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| Heinz Field by night | One last beer before we depart | Stadium 8 - Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| COMMENT FORM: Please feel free to post any suggestions or comments you might have for my journey to Heinz Field, including the following: - Local Hotspots (Bar Districts, Restaurants, Clubs) - Local Foods (Traditional Cuisine, Micro Brews) - Tailgating Traditions - Your Experiences or Helpful Hints - If you saw me let me know! All commentary will be moderated. Your e-mail address will not be published. |
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AJ Thomas from Fargo,
ND Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 11:52 PM |
Will be in the Burgh in
late October...are there many scalpers outside the stadium on game day?
Internet prices look quite inflated at this time. Thanks! Generally, you're going to find scalpers outside Heinz Field on gameday, but if I were you and I was flying in from North Dakota to watch my Steelers play, I'd be damn sure I had tickets in hand before heading down there ... but that's just me. |
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Waqqar Shaikhr from
owings mills, md Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 6:39 PM |
I am coming down to
Pittsburgh, And would love to see the football stadium. Please tell me
what i can do, also things to do in the city, restuarants, bars, clubs.
thank you. Check out the section above labeled "City of Pittsburgh Local Information" for things to see and do. |
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claudia from
glendale az Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 11:57 AM |
we are coming out to
heinz for our first game all the way from AZ in Dec! cant wait to
finally see our boys play! was wondering if anyone had a row seating
chart or knew how far back row B is on section 133? Thank you! Hey Claudia, sounds like you've got some amazing seats. Prepare yourself for a high-energy crowd and some great tailgating in and around Heinz Field. I made it to AZ last year ... great place for a football game. |
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samuel sanchez from
Visalia,CA Sent: Wed, May 13, 2009 11:25 PM |
I'm going to the Burgh December 27, 2009. All the way from California. I need all the Steelers Love. Calli loves their six time Super Bowl Champions. | |||||
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Netanel from Buenos
Aires, Argentina Sent: Tue, January 27, 2009 7:34 am |
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Hallo, i am a fan of the steelers .is my favourite team.my favourite player is troy polamalu and ben roethlisberger |
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