Published 7/5/2009
by Todd Fleming
at Bleacher Report - NFL
Arriving at Pittsburgh International Airport on a trip back to the city to attend my brother’s wedding, we were greeted at the top of the airport's escalator by two lifelike mannequins.
One was of General George Washington suited for battle, celebrating his history in the area and the other was of Franco Harris, also suited for battle, a tribute to the city’s incredible sports legacy.
And those competing images are the perfect representation of a city whose history and culture is so seamlessly intertwined with its sports traditions.
Pittsburgh is a special place. I wasn't ready to admit that after leaving the city not long after graduating from high school.
Like many kids, I figured the grass was greener on the other side. There was a great big world out there to explore...the land of Rocky Mountain highs (natural of course), California Girls, Oktoberfests, and all such things.
But, after ...
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