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Pittsburgh Steelers Break Ground for New Football Stadium:

Pittsburgh, June 18, 1999 -- A new age in the history of the Pittsburgh Steelers began when the Steelers bust ground for structuring of what will be one of the finest football stadiums to be build. The avant-garde ceremony was merriment for all of Pittsburgh and adds to one of the most innovative periods ever in the City with the edifice of two new sports stadiums, the overhaul of the Convention Center, and several other projects in the city's core area.

The Pittsburgh Steelers official stadium pioneering ceremony, hosted in cooperation by the University of Pittsburgh, including Gov. Tom Ridge, NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, Pittsburgh Steelers president Dan Rooney and vice president Art Rooney II, University of Pittsburgh chancellor Mark A. Nordenberg, Mayor Tom Murphy, County Commissioners Mike Dawida and Bob Cranmer, Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame cynical tackle Joe Greene and other local community officials who participated in the celebrations. The ritual was held in the parking lot west of current Three Rivers Stadium that boarders North Shore Drive.

"This is a tremendously exhilarating period for Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Steelers, the University of Pittsburgh and our fans," said Art Rooney II.
The Fans Revolutionary Celebration began at 6 p.m. Fans had the chance to have their picture taken near the building site while turning a spade full of dirt. This occasion was operated by the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank and for a supposed contribution; fans received a memorial photograph to take home with them.
The Clarks, one of the hottest local bands in the Tri-State area, performed a free concert from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the stadium.

The evening activities included the Pittsburgh Steelers Experience in which fans can test their passing skills in the "QB Challenge." "Run to Daylight" lets fans time themselves in the 40-yard dash. Fans were able to run the obstruction course and practice kicking. The Experience also featured motionless displays of the team locker room modeled after the lockers in Three Rivers Stadium and a chance to take your picture in a Pittsburgh Steelers uniform. The Pittsburgh Athletic Department conducted its popular Panther Fan Fest activities alongside the Pittsburgh Steelers Experience and incorporated fan photo opportunities with the Heisman Trophy won by Tony Dorsett, the Pitt Obstacle Challenge and other exciting interactive games.

Included among the entertainment was the first public viewing of the new stadium through a virtual video, and a facade by the University of Pittsburgh Marching Band.
The day of events culminated with stunning fireworks burlesque.