Pittsburgh's Civic Arena: Stories from the Igloo

Lovingly nicknamed the Igloo, the Civic Arena was home to the Pittsburgh Penguins until 2010 and hosted some of the most important sports and entertainment events in Steel City history. During the glorious Mario Lemieux era, the venue hosted four Stanley Cup Finals, including three championship-winning seasons. Muhammad Ali KO'ed Charlie Powell in 1963 there. It was home to Duquesne Basketball in the arena's early days and has hosted some of the University of Pittsburgh's most important basketball games as well. Some of the biggest acts in music history have rocked the Igloo's seats, including Elvis, the Beatles and frequent favorite, Bruce Springsteen. Join local sports and media writers as they recall the greatest moments in Civic Arena's storied history.

Author: The Association of Gentleman Pittsburgh
Publisher: History Press
Published: 10/11/2021
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.93lbs
Size: 9.02h x 6.09w x 0.44d
ISBN13: 9781467148849
ISBN10: 1467148849
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | State & Local | Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD,
- Sports & Recreation | Winter Sports | Hockey
- Sports & Recreation | Basketball