{"product_id":"were-you-there-over-300-wonderful-weird-and-wacky-moments-from-the-pittsburgh-civic-mellon-arena","title":"Were You There?: Over 300 Wonderful, Weird, and Wacky Moments from the Pittsburgh Civic\/Mellon Arena","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor Stephen Mulligan takes you on a memorable journey of special events from the Civic\/Mellon Arena. From its opening day ceremonies on September 17, 1961, to the final show on June 26, 2010, the author details the \"greatest hits\" that highlights this once architectural wonder. Everyone who has ever attended an event at \"the Igloo\" knows this was a special place for both home own folks and visitors alike. Some of the greatest athletes and entertainers of our generation have performed there. They include: Mario Lemieux, Sidney Crosby, Wayne Gretzky, Gordie Howe, Julius \"Dr J\" Erving, Wilt \"the Stilt\" Chamberlain, Mohammed Ali, The Beatles, Elvis, Judy Garland, Madonna, Michael Jackson, and The Rolling Stones. All of these talented individuals\/groups have a moment in this book. \u003cem\u003eWere you there? \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is a must-have read for those wanting a big slice of Pittsburgh sporting and cultural history.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e First-time author Stephen Mulligan was born in Ottawa, Canada, and raised in Aylmer, Quebec--a small town on the border of Ontario. Like most Canadian kids, he started playing hockey at a young age. He recalls many bitterly cold weekends skating on outdoor rinks while freezing fingers and toes. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e After his house league playing days were over, Stephen focused his energies on academics. Since the early 1980s he received a bachelor of arts honors degree in psychology from the University of Ottawa and four associate degrees from various other post-secondary institutes in Canada. Stephen has been working in the social service field for the last twenty-five years.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In 2004 Stephen and his wife moved to the United States, and they presently live in Washington, Pennsylvania. Stephen enjoys writing, traveling, exercising, and attending sporting and music events.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-6712603\"\u003eStephen Mulligan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rosedog Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/29\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.42d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781434985521\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1434985520\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-PER\"\u003ePerforming Arts\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-PER000000\"\u003eGeneral\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-HIS\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-HIS036080\"\u003eUnited States | State \u0026amp; Local | Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD,\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-SPO\"\u003eSports \u0026amp; Recreation\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-SPO000000\"\u003eGeneral\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Rosedog Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42639184593133,"sku":"9781434985521","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_06b1ea60-5426-43e0-9eca-07f16319326d.jpg?v=1649048129","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/were-you-there-over-300-wonderful-weird-and-wacky-moments-from-the-pittsburgh-civic-mellon-arena","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}