Classic Pittsburgh Steelers 1970's Highlights

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🏈On September 20, 1970 Steelers number 1 overall pick Terry Bradshaw struggles in his NFL debut going 4 of 16 for 70 yards while throwing an interception and sacked twice in Pittsburgh’s 19-7 loss to the Houston Oilers at the newly opened Three Rivers Stadium. Bradshaw was also sacked for a safety, the first of 3 straight games in which this would happen. The game also marked the NFL debut of Mel Blount. The Steelers began the decade in a new conference and a new stadium with a new quarterback.

#OnThisDay in 1970, the Pittsburgh Pirates played their first game at the brand-new Three Rivers Stadium. This clip, filmed from the Goodyear Blimp, captures the stadium under construction at the meeting point of the Allegheny and Monongahela River. Home to both the Pirates and the Steelers, Three Rivers was a Pittsburgh landmark for 30 years. From World Series wins and Super Bowl runs to Roberto Clemente’s 3000th hit and the Immaculate Reception, it hosted some of the city's greatest sports mom