How 'bout them Stillers
This iconic Steelers tradition, held before home games, features fans waving towels in the air.
What is the "Terrible Towel"?
This Pittsburgh word is equivalent to "you all" or "you guys" and is used to refer to a group of people.
What is yinz?
This Italian dish, known for its layers of pasta, ricotta cheese, marinara sauce, and mozzarella, is traditionally baked in the oven.
What is lasagna?
These are the names of the Vento siblings in order of birth, from oldest to youngest.
Who are Dominic, Elizabeth, Teresa, Nicholas, Andrew, and Helen?
In 1969, this American astronaut became the first human to walk on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission.
Who is Neil Armstrong?
This linebacker, known for his devastating hits and leadership, was nicknamed “The Bus” and played for the Steelers from 1996 to 2005.
Who is Jerome Bettis?
Once primarily known for its manufacturing, this neighborhood is now home to many art galleries and restaurants, making it a trendy area for locals and tourists alike.
What is The Strip District?
This Italian cured meat, made from pork belly and seasoned with spices, is often served thinly sliced as an appetizer or in sandwiches.
What is prosciutto?
This family surname was changed to an Americanized version upon the family’s immigration to the United States.
What is Rosa?
In 1928, this woman became the first to fly solo non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean, a groundbreaking achievement for women in aviation.
Who is Amelia Earhart?
The Steelers are the only team in NFL history to have won the Super Bowl in this many different decades.
What is four decades? (1970s, 2000s, 2010s)
This historical site, located on Pittsburgh’s North Side, served as the headquarters for the American Civil War’s Western Theater and now houses exhibits about Pittsburgh’s role in the war.
What is the Heinz History Center?
This creamy dessert, made from eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla, is often flavored with citrus zest and served chilled.
What is panna cotta?
This relative, who was the first in the family to be born in the United States rather than Italy, helped bridge the cultural gap between the Old World and the New World.
Who is Mary Ross?
This man was the 30th President of the United States, serving from 1923 to 1929, but most importantly in 1925, which is the year Teresa Vento was born.
Who is Calvin Coolidge?
This year marks the founding of the Pittsburgh Steelers, originally known as the Pittsburgh Pirates.
What is 1933?
This historic ride at Kennywood, which first opened in 1927 and is still in operation today, is one of the park’s most iconic attractions.
What is the Jack Rabbit?
This hearty Naples dish is made with pasta and a rich meat sauce, often made from sausage and ground pork.
What is pasta e fagioli?
These are the cities where the Vento and Ross families originated
What are Miturno and Salerno?
In this year’s Winter Olympics, the U.S. men’s ice hockey team pulled off the Miracle on Ice, defeating the heavily favored Soviet Union in the semi-finals.
What is 1980?
This quarterback, nicknamed “The Steel Curtain,” led the Steelers during their 1970s dynasty and was part of four Super Bowl-winning teams.
Who is Terry Bradshaw?
This well-known Italian-American organization, founded in 1929 in Pittsburgh, was created to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Italian-Americans in the region.
What is the Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA)?
In Italy, this dessert made of coffee and ice cream is enjoyed year-round, combining a shot of espresso with a scoop of creamy gelato.
What is a caffè affogato?
Nicola Vento worked as this profession before going on to work for the Heinz company.
Bartender
In 1954, this television program became the first game show to air in color, revolutionizing the genre for future broadcasts.
What is The Price Is Right?