Famous Names
He created children's media that was thoughtful, slow paced, and designed to teach them about the world
Who is Fred Rogers?
This 1918 pandemic was especially deadly in Pittsburgh because of general poor health.
Spanish Flu
This is the clever legal related name of the first womens sports bar in Pittsburgh
What is Title 9?
This superhero film took advantage of Pittsburgh's winding roads for its chase scenes.
What is The Dark Knight Rises?
These colors represent the city flag and all its sports teams.
Black and gold
This handsome fellow is known for appearing in Jurassic Park, Thor: Ragnorak, and Wicked
Jeff Goldblum
This major event in Ireland, considered by many to be an intentional attempt at genocide, caused a flood of immigrants to Pittsburgh in 1846
The Potato Famine.
This player is known for the "Immaculate Reception"
Who is Franco Harris?
Many scenes in this movie were filmed in Forbes Field
What is Angels in the Outfield?
You might buy this specific deli meat in Pittsburgh, but good luck getting it anywhere else.
What is chipped ham?
He's a beloved documentarian known for nostalgic content.
Who is Rick Sebak?
General John Forbes named the city "Pittsburgh" after this English PM in 1758
Who was William Pitt?
On July 16, 1970, the Pittsburgh Pirates played their first game at their new home, Three Rivers Stadium, losing to this team 3-2.
Cincinnati Reds
This film originated the term "cliffhanger"
What is The Perils of Pauline?
This Pittsburgh term means "nosey" or "invasive"
What is nebby?
He loved dancing and singing in the rain.
Who is Gene Kelly?
This agreement in 1918 created Czechoslovakia.
The Pittsburgh Agreement
This was Roberto Clemente's jersey number
What is 21?
This film is not only known for creating a modern horror trope, but also for casting a black lead actor in a time when that was rare.
What is Night of the Living Dead?
This Pittsburgh company switched to beans and other cheap foods during the Depression to support poor consumers.
What is Heinz?
He's a rock musician known for "Ah, Leah!" and "Love is like a Rock"
Who is Donny Iris?
This big Pittsburgh name was drafted into the Civil War, but paid someone else to take his place
Who was Andrew Carnegie?
This is the year the Steelers franchise was founded
1933
This movie filmed its climatic battle on the Roberto Clemente Bridge
What is Inspector Gadget?
This was Pittsburgh's first gay social club, which opened in 1976.
What was the Transportation Club?