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| − | '''Pittsburgh''' is a city in western [[Pennsylvania]] which lies at the confluence of the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers where the two form the [[Ohio River]]. It is the home of the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]], an [[NFL]] franchise. It was once a major steel producer; steel has closed down but the influence of the [[steel industry]] is still felt on the city's culture today. | + | '''Pittsburgh''' is a city in western [[Pennsylvania]] which lies at the confluence of the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers where the two form the [[Ohio River]]. It was once a major steel producer; steel has closed down but the influence of the [[steel industry]] is still felt on the city's culture today. |
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| | + | The city has three professional sports teams: in an unusual show of unity all three wear the same color scheme of black, gold, and white: |
| | + | *The [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] of the [[NFL]], one of the league's premier franchises |
| | + | *The [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] of the [[MBL]], which has fallen on hard times being a small-market team in a league which is dominated by larger-market teams (and is structured in such a way that the large-market teams have a competitive edge) |
| | + | *The [[Pittsburgh Penguins]] of the [[NHL]], which were on the verge of relocation but are now one of the league's top teams |
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