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Pittsburgh is known for our sports, our pierogies, our steel mills, and our grit. But below the surface, underneath the French fries on salads and between the lines of Renegade in the fourth quarter, the city is so much more. Sure, our legacy was forged in steel, but it continues through our hospitality, our arts, our innovation, and our future.
From the first professional football game to the origins of the NFL Draft, Pittsburgh’s football roots run deep. It’s a city of legends, where gridiron greatness was forged on hardscrabble fields and championship dreams have come true. The birthplace of exceptional NFL talent that has produced 28 Hall of Famers, including some of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. The history embedded in Western Pennsylvania football stands as a testament to the city’s enduring—and ever-evolving—spirit.
Pittsburgh’s sports are more than what happens on the field. It’s how these legendary moments come to life through art, culture, and experiences. Our Sports Heritage Trail, outlined by the curators at the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum at the Heinz History Center, is an immersive experience that highlights our city’s leading legacy like never before.
Just as our storied football franchise blends tradition with transformation, Pittsburgh has always put its intellectual and physical muscle to work to tackle some of the world’s toughest problems. Here, fans will find a dynamic metropolis pioneering industries transforming the world—right before our eyes. From robotics and AI to sustainable green energy, manufacturing and life sciences, Pittsburgh is forging the future while staying true to its blue-collar work ethic and collaborative spirit.