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Ode to the Igloo: Pittsburgh Penguins Bid Farewell to First Home
Posted: 13th April 2010 by Derek Reed in NHL
For 49 years, the Mellon Arena has become etched in the city's rich sports history. Over 2950 tons of Pittsburgh steel make up this behemoth overlooking downtown. The oldest venue in the NHL has seen countless matches of hockey, three Stanley Cups, three NCAA March Madness, Muhammed Ali boxing, tennis, nights at the opera, concerts, and even monster truck shows.
Now, the Igloo signifies the end of an era.
At the conclusion ...
The stun their opponents, they shock those who witness, and they dazzle in the spotlight. Throughout the history of American sports, much like our spirit, sees the underdog rise up and snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
Sometimes it can be as monumental and David beating Goliath or as suttle as taking your opponents king in a game of chess. What all these moments have in common is heart and ...