Men’s Basketball The Duquesne Dukes represent Duquesne University in college basketball. The team, which started in 1914, has only ever played in NCAA Division I and has had five appearances in the NCAA Tournament. The Dukes play in the Atlantic 10 Conference, of which they have been members since 1976. Duquesne University is located in […]
Arnold Palmer Arnold Daniel Palmer was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania September 10, 1929. He learned golf from his father, Milfred (Deacon) Palmer who had suffered from polio at a young age and was head professional and greenskeeper at Latrobe Country Club, allowing young Arnold to accompany his father as he maintained the course. He attended
Pittsburgh Passion “What’s Your Passion?” From the very beginning, the Passion organizational mission has been to teach life lessons through sport. In 2010, we chartered the Passion For Life Foundation 501(c)(3) to further extend our abilities to make a positive difference in the lives of others. We believe in utilizing our passions in life for
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Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league’s original expansion from six to twelve teams.
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Pittsburgh Pirates PNC PARK They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series champions. The Pirates are also often referred to as the “Bucs”, or sometimes the “Buccos”(derived from buccaneer, a synonym for pirate). The franchise joined the National League in its sixth season in 1887 and was competitive
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The Steelers are an American football franchise representing Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are the seventh-oldest club in the National Football League (NFL), which they joined in 1933. with a longer history are the Chicago Bears, Chicago (Arizona as well as St. Louis) Cardinals, Detroit Lions (then the Portsmouth Spartans), Green Bay Packers, New York Giants and
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The Gateway Clipper Fleet A symbol of Pittsburgh’s river renaissance, the Gateway Clipper Fleet has grown from a one boat, 100 passenger operation to the five boat, 2,500 passenger fleet of today. Sailing from the Southern Bank of the Monongahela River at Historic Station Square, the Gateway Clipper Fleet sails all year and offers a
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The Pittsburgh Zoo More than a century ago, philanthropist Christopher Lyman Magee donated $125,000 for the construction of a zoological garden in Pittsburgh’s Highland Park neighborhood. On June 14, 1898, the Pittsburgh Zoo opened its gates to the public, providing visitors with a rare glimpse of animals and plants they had never seen before. Fitting
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Kennywood is one of the oldest and most beloved amusement park in America. Founded in 1898, it has thrilled and delighted both young and young-at-heart visitors for more than 110 years. From the early days of the carousel, through the development of the first roller coasters, to the technological advancements in today’s steel looping coasters,
Neville Roller Drome, Inc. is a roller skating rink for Quad & Inline Skating. Opened in Nov,1948 the Deramo Family owned from 1948 to 2011 of 63 years Selfless Service. The New Owners, Jim and Sophie Park will celebrate 64 years Service Nov. 23, 2013 and they are still going strong. The Neville Roller Drome
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