Thirty years of special Steelers moments and games were remembered during the
2000 season in a series of activities planned by the Steelers to commemorate the
last season of Three Rivers Stadium.
The Steelers officially launched
their Last Season Celebration by identifying some of the Steelers greatest
moments in the 30-year history at Three Rivers Stadium.
Media who
regularly cover the team began the process by nominating a list of top Steelers
games and plays from the 30 years of action in Three Rivers Stadium. Fans than
had an opportunity to vote for their favorite games and plays.
From the
players and media input and interactive fan voting, the top 10 plays and games
were identified. These moments were then highlighted throughout the 2000
Steelers season in conjunction with other celebration
ceremonies.
According to Steelers president Dan Rooney, The 2000 season
is "special for everyone—our fans, the team and the entire community. We want
our fans to be involved in as much of the celebration process as possible. They
have been so supportive throughout the years and have helped create so many
wonderful memories in our 30 years at Three Rivers.”
The last
regular-season Steelers game at Three Rivers Stadium is scheduled for Saturday,
Dec. 16 against the Washington Redskins.
The
Special Moments at Three Rivers selection is one of many activities planned by
the Steelers for their Last Season Celebration at Three Rivers Stadium.
| Greatest Plays and Games |
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# 10 |
PLAY: John Stallworth's juggling
catch on Nov. 3, 1979
GAME: AFC Championship victory
against Houston on Jan. 7, 1979 |
|
# 9 |
PLAY: John Stallworth's 45-yard TD
reception on Dec. 30, 1978
GAME: AFC playoff victory
against Cleveland on Jan. 7, 1995 |
|
# 8 |
PLAY: Kordell Stewart's 17-yard
shovel pass on Oct. 27, 1997
GAME: Overtime victory
against Jacksonville on Oct. 27, 1997 |
|
# 7 |
PLAY: Andy Russell's 93-yard fumble
return on Dec. 27, 1975
GAME: AFC playoff victory
against Baltimore on Dec. 27, 1975 |
|
# 6 |
PLAY: Jack Lambert's forced fumble
and return on Dec. 13, 1975
GAME: AFC Championship
victory against Houston on Jan. 6, 1980 |
|
# 5 |
PLAY: Bennie Cunningham's
flea-flicker catch on Sept. 24, 1978
GAME: Overtime
victory against Cleveland on Sept. 24, 1978 |
|
# 4 |
PLAY: Joe Greene's jarring tackle of
Earl Campbell on Jan. 6, 1980.
GAME: Overtime victory
against Cleveland on Nov. 25, 1979 |
|
# 3 |
PLAY: Hail Mary pass broken up by
Randy Fuller on Jan. 14, 1996
GAME: AFC Championship
win against Indianapolis on Jan. 14, 1996 |
|
# 2 |
PLAY: Lynn Swann's touchdown
reception on Dec. 30, 1978
GAME: AFC playoff victory
against Oakland on Dec. 23, 1972 |
|
#1 |
PLAY: Franco Harris' "Immaculate
Reception" on Dec. 23, 1972
GAME: "Ice Bowl" AFC
Championship win against Oakland on Jan. 4,
1976 |
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