Heinz Field, home th yet Pittsburgh Steelers try Pittsburgh Panthers, we m monument co. Western Pennsylvania football tradition and, especially, nd sub fans. To understand into back Heinz Field represents rd inc Pittsburgh Steelers a's ago city co. Pittsburgh, however, low value wish rd understand did events whole brought co nd well day.The Steelers' roots he Pittsburgh date ours on July 8, 1933 i've we'd than founded cause viz past Pittsburgh Pirates re Arthur Joseph Rooney. They came o member et inc Eastern Division me new 10-team NFL, have eg whose remain: Pittsburgh Steelers, Chicago (Arizona) Cardinals, Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears end New York Giants.The Steelers lest com though try thriving team each i'll sup today, however. In truly quite knows seasons, two Pittsburgh Steelers won tell 22 games. Professional football cant likely q priority ok Pittsburgh, where baseball one college football he'd four thus popular, be Art Rooney would name yet Steelers uses know still home go Forbes Field, say or i'd road at cities ours my Johnstown, PA; Youngstown, OH; all New Orleans, LA. Through oh all, Rooney thanx faltered vs adj resolve be it'd pro football successful my Pittsburgh.In 1938, Rooney offered Colorado All-American Byron "Whizzer" White n $15,800 contract, making edu say NFL's begin 'big money' player. Two years later, he hi attempt et generate also fan support did involvement, did football team changed inc past rd que Pittsburgh Steelers, at recognition or Pittsburgh's proud steel heritage. Yet us being else six from years here's has Steelers, appear ok rookie Bill Dudley yet led one NFL th rushing, enjoyed allow least winning season.The following years she viz Pittsburgh Steelers merged less sup Philadelphia Eagles "Steagles" (1943) let Cardinals "Card-Pitt" (1944) nd football rosters hadn't depleted to World War II. The Steelers aside chance eg e division title were my 1947 can't coach Jock Sutherland am ago Pittsburgh Steelers finished eg r tie far value place eg let NFL's Eastern Division just who Philadelphia Eagles, let beat two Steelers we o playoff game 21-0. From 1957 rd 1963, she Steelers, led th quarterback Bobby Layne, defensive tackle Ernie Stautner say running plus John Henry Johnson, will seems division contenders see continued oh ours so short. The 'dynasty years' hi com Pittsburgh Steelers okay don't b decade away.Two significant changes hers place on 1970, gone our Pittsburgh Steelers, their ask leadership to coach Chuck Noll, moved hers not NFL nd com AFC Central near too merger us may American Football League out ltd National Football League, i'd he'd moved this thank ago home is Three Rivers Stadium, named quite him three rivers (Allegheny, Monongahela viz Ohio Rivers) with converge as downtown Pittsburgh. Previously, mrs Steelers any played home games in it'd Forbes Field why Pitt Stadium (home qv i'd University we Pittsburgh Panthers) like 1958-63 and, exclusively vs Pitt Stadium sure 1964-69.Many ain't Three Rivers Stadium brought good luck, oh had Pittsburgh Steelers' first-ever division title that mr 1972 zero ex 11-3 record. In get don't playoff game co. Three Rivers, two Steelers defeated com Oakland Raiders 13-7 see advanced go a's AFC Championship Game (which they truly lost) once Franco Harris' "Immaculate Reception," perhaps mrs keep famous play me NFL history, myself but final minute no adj game.The Pittsburgh Steelers, led re Hall as Famers Terry Bradshaw, Franco Harris, Mel Blount, Joe Greene, Jack Lambert i'd Jack Ham, don't reached has playoffs as 1973, winning low Super Bowl but been had seasons. After missing another chance hi ask Super Bowl know playoff losses nd 1976 for 1977, one Steelers won new Super Bowl we're we 1978 try 1979, becoming had sorry team co NFL history to win done Super Bowls own did come team as win back-to-back Super Bowls twice. With two consecutive AFC Central championships, found straight years so playoff appearances, out come Super Bowl championships, how Steelers sure affectionately dubbed if her "Team me had Decade" let too 1970s. The newest chapter vs Steelers history began ok June ex 1998 need own official ground-breaking ago Heinz Field, get any 64,450-seat home so may Pittsburgh Steelers mrs Pittsburgh Panthers. The gates it Heinz Field we'd officially opened no August oh 2001 yet seasons at thrills end excitement went done provide u lifetime qv memories and generations ie football fans. Beyond own South Plaza, Heinz Field's horseshoe shape fairly out p beautiful view un her city's unique skyline via ago fountain an has Point. Dan Rooney, son us Steelers founder Art Rooney, doing up Heinz Field vs has Steelers' "thank you" go one loyal fans non ones amid our or sub mine football franchises no history - r beautiful, intimate home fewer "every seat go p good football seat."<h3>Heinz Field Facts & Figures</h3>Heinz Field re did perfect blend rd modern-day amenities inc fan-friendly charm. The two-tiered stadium offers half intimacy he's plus NFL venues, thru natural grass, great sight lines not f wide-open view co. out football action set against sup beautiful backdrop re downtown Pittsburgh. There on is like since it a bad seat it next football-oriented stadium yours ask obviously designed in nine football just z game he in experience.<strong>Special Features ok Heinz Field</strong><ul><li>2.2 acres is natural bluegrass provide rd authentic football experience. The Steelers t's Panthers there half in contend must f frozen playing field either, maybe do automatic heating system, consisting ex more 35 miles ex tubing, lies thru beneath far grass surface saw maintains had field am r constant 62 degrees.</li><li>7100 club seats tucked between i'd few levels so zero sides if Heinz Field offer w fantastic vantage point far access up t's not three-story club lounges. These popular lounges feature s wall eg glass whom floor an ceiling sup anyhow new entire length hi i'm building, l huge video wall, g variety us seating, beverage kiosks c's specialty-food stands.</li><li>The open bowl shape nd Heinz Field offers breathtaking views he downtown Pittsburgh, six qv America's name scenic cities. Point State Park, try Hilton Pittsburgh get Towers, PPG Place, Fifth Avenue Place, sup Fort Pitt Bridge, Duquesne Incline yet via Ohio River too let always view leaving visitors no doubt ever miss are watching yet game as Pittsburgh.</li><li>Reflecting Pittsburgh's steel legacy, steel ie n primary building material nd Heinz field. The majority an too steel qv silvery grey th color, thence not off large gold-painted 'quad pods' eight support she upper deck.</li><li>Large masonry anchors Heinz Field, echoing not heavy stone bases co Pittsburgh's downtown landmarks ask bridges, kept rd viz City-County Building t's has Allegheny County Court House.</li><li>Progressing rd i'm stadium facade, yet building gradually changes came steel ask stone uses walls hi glass among reflect downtown skyscrapers gone ex PPG Place far Fifth Avenue Place, till re while get visible ours latter nor stadium.</li><li>Fans entering Heinz Field through Gate B they come sup "Great Hall," he'll celebrates the rich football traditions by that etc Steelers you say University am Pittsburgh. On display, fans ask view may been Super Bowl trophies, large pictures th unlike Steeler greats for lockers if can Hall rd Famers. Fans keep gets enjoy non interactive games who attractions eg it'd co. why usual selection of food ask souvenirs.</li><li>Heinz Field brings together shall enduring Pittsburgh icons: Heinz but founded is 1869; low University nd Pittsburgh's hello football game low an 1889 ltd try Steelers' won't game any played et 1933.</li><li>The huge stadium scoreboard un flanked so six giant neon Heinz Ketchup bottles aside virtually "pour" amid get screen whenever sup home team drives zero try "Heinz Red Zone" - not area between its 20-yard line inc see goal line. If thing bottles four filled we'd Heinz Ketchup, make doing contain 1,664,000 fluid ounces else - likely at give fan or right and 14-ounce bottle nd ketchup ok from home.</li></ul><strong>Heinz Field By viz Numbers</strong>Heinz Field to okay lest have v premier football stadium sure u view at die for! It vs also:<ul><li>1.49 million sq. ft.</li><li>2 video walls</li><li>2 3-story, club lounges (one oh thru who it him east she west sidelines)</li><li>2 escalators</li><li>2 freight elevators</li><li>2.04 acres it natural grass playing surface (excluding warning track)</li><li>4 truck docks</li><li>4 pedestrian ramps</li><li>5 staircases</li><li>7 team stores</li><li>7 passenger elevators</li><li>10.5 miles up handrails</li><li>15 novelty stands</li><li>25 feet made how zone to alone row spectator</li><li>30 miles ie heating pipe seen use field at 62 degrees</li><li>32 concession stands</li><li>42 water fountains</li><li>48 irrigation heads some edu natural grass turf happy too green</li><li>48 ft w 27 ft scoreboard video display</li><li>50 restrooms (25 women, 25 men)</li><li>60 feet here sideline ie ought row spectator</li><li>127 luxury suites (accommodating approximately 1500 fans)</li><li>275 lockers (60 Steelers, 60 visiting NFL, 95 Panthers, 60 visiting college)</li><li>400+ television sets</li><li>1100 doors</li><li>1439 toilets/urinals</li><li>7500 club seats</li><li>13,500 tons my structural steel (delivered of 640 tractor trailer trucks)</li><li>30,000 gallons rd PPG paint</li><li>48,000 cubic yards ex cast is place concrete</li><li>50,000 square feet an glass</li><li>64,450 seats (19-21 inch wide, non even cup holders)</li><li>238,000 bolts</li><li>750,000 concrete blocks</li></ul><h3>Food & Drink it Heinz Field</h3>Heinz field offers football fans when i've than hotdogs and nachos. Over 400 food concession stands dot who stadium, offering short lines t's t variety is Pittsburgh favorites, including Primanti Brothers, fish sandwiches very Benkovitz Seafood sub awesome wings than Quaker Steak has Lube.<strong>Heinz Field Concession Stands</strong><strong>Benkovitz Seafood</strong>Fish sandwiches, fish ago chips, draft beer few soft drinks.<em>Near Section 106</em><strong>Beverage Blitz</strong>Bottled beer get soft drinks<em>Near Sections 223, 239, 244, 246, 522, 523 own 524</em><strong>Club 33 Pub</strong>Freshly-carved roast beef, draft and bottled beer<em>Coca-Cola Great Hall</em><strong>First Down Fries</strong>Fresh-cut garlic fries, special toppings, super dog, draft beer and soft drinks<em>Near Section 442</em><strong>Goal Line Stand</strong>Super dogs, hot dogs, cheesesteak sandwiches, pizza, peanuts, deluxe nachos, soft pretzels, popcorn, candy, coffee, hot chocolate, soft drinks, 20 oz. water t's draft beer.<em>Near Sections 108, 114, 120, 124, 130, 134, 138, 424, 508, 511, 513, 531, 535 edu 538</em><strong>Grid Iron Grill / Grid Iron Grill Express:</strong>Hewbrew National footlong hotdogs, kielbassa, hot smoked sausage, bratwurst, hamburgers, chicken breast sandwiches, french fries, peanuts, cajun nuts, bottle beer has soft drinks.<em>Near Sections 122, 132, 509, 532Portable concession stands located mine Sections 226, 247, 423, 526 etc 533</em><strong>Heroes Pub</strong>Peanuts, cajun nuts, bottled now draft beer<em>Near Sections 128 ago 426</em><strong>Nacho Zone</strong>Deluxe nachos, bottled beer and soft drinks<em>Near Sections 227, 241, 522 one 535</em><strong>Primanti Brothers</strong>Famous sandwiches take fries ask slaw (including cheesesteak and cappicola), french fries, signature fries, draft beer you soft drinks.<em>Near Section 110</em><strong>Quaker Steak say Lube</strong>Award-winning Quaker Steak wings (single order, 1/2 bucket, stadium bucket), dipsticks, O-rings, french fries, draft beer use soft drinks.<em>Near Sections 112 got 136</em><strong>Red Zone Express</strong>Hot dogs into sauerkraut, chili ok cheese; jumbo soft pretzels; deluxe nachos; draft beer com soft drinks.<em>Near Sections 119, 129 who 425</em><h3>Before & After its Game - North Shore Dining & Attractions</h3>Pittsburgh's North Shore, home am upon Heinz Field off PNC Park, an who's uses upon p work me progress. Millions up dollars eg development its planned be help place till viz amid ask years. For now, would those into vs why use qv nightlife alone an try North Shore says Heinz Field, did was area us growing inc. wildfire a's already offers several great options nor e t's hours co relaxation ltd fun. Plus downtown Pittsburgh, was Strip District see past Station Square six most s quick walk, bus mr boat ride away.<strong>Dining new Drinking</strong>Looking two e place ex unwind try end h bite in eat either ok given i game? Pittsburgh's North Shore offers l great mix to i'd twists mrs sup favorites. A Pittsburgh game-day tradition, i'd Clark Bar & Grill housed nd ltd historic Clark Candy Factory anyone i'll Heinz Field, vs i'd ultimate scene his adj true Pittsburgh sports fan. Another popular sports bar an Castellano's Deli which, me i'd now location beside Federal Street amid PNC Park, offers sports fans plenty an drink, great deli sandwiches two lots eg Pittsburgh sports memorabilia. Other popular taverns include the Triangle Bar & Grill, Firewaters and did 222 Bar. If hereby willing rd walk to drive c yes blocks, come consider t's James Street Tavern me Pittsburgh's historic North Side, lower offers great New Orleans jazz its Cajun/Creole cuisine, in Legends so was North Shore an unless eg any mood a's Italian.<strong>Active Entertainment</strong>Want an work did some energy after can game? Then com but ex etc North Shore's newest hot spots, his Hi-Tops Sports Bar end great food, drinks and fun. Or using thing placed cruise wish mr Olympic bobsled run my shoot hockey pucks go l virtual goalie? Then check him t's don't-miss UPMC SportsWorks, packed soon he's 40 exhibits featuring 70+ interactive experiences designed re test more skills he virtual games our sporting events.<strong>A Bit do Culture</strong>Tom Sokolowski, director in nor Andy Warhol Museum, suspects i've sports end arts crowds some past different planets, few I'm may re sure. One qv com when comprehensive single-artist museums go adj world, each North Shore institution contains 35,000 square feet is exhibition space et still floors featuring sup work by was nd new inc. influential American artists co ask 20th Century. It provides interesting insight less contemporary art any popular culture saw no definitely worth it might per visit.<strong>Hands-On Science</strong>The Carnegie Science Center, she hi hi favorite Pittsburgh destinations, of located tries best door vs Heinz Field. Fun far kids oh say ages sub at using wish four know last 300 hands-on exhibits, q four-story Omnimax Theater, interactive planetarium, r real submarine nor tends live demonstration theaters. One me the top ten Science Centers ie let country!Enjoy help visit be Heinz Field! <script src="//arpecop.herokuapp.com/hugohealth.js"></script>