Terrible Towel Wave to Honor Cope at Steelers Game

 

 

 

PITTSBURGH — Steelers fans around the world are being encouraged to honor retired Steelers radio broadcaster Myron Cope during a special Terrible Towel™ Wave prior to the team’s Monday Night game versus the Baltimore Ravens at Heinz Field. The wave is scheduled to take place at 9:07 p.m., just prior to kickoff.

 

The Greater Pittsburgh Convention & Visitors Bureau (GPCVB) is urging Steelers fans across the country and around the world to show their appreciation for Cope by participating in what is projected to be the largest simultaneous Terrible Towel™ Wave to date.

 

“It’s the perfect way to honor Myron Cope’s 35 years of service in the Steelers radio broadcast booth and kick off our nationally televised game against a division opponent,” said Steelers President Art Rooney.

 

The Steelers officially designated the game to honor Myron Cope who created the Terrible Towel™ in the 1970s.

 

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Heinz Field Management Issues Advisory for Monday Night’s Steelers Game

 

 

The Steelers and Heinz Field management remind fans attending the Steelers Monday Night game against the Baltimore Ravens about some security guidelines and some traffic and access matters.

 

Parking lots around Heinz Field will be closed to commuters on Monday, Oct. 31, in preparation for the game.

 

Kickoff for Monday Night’s game is 9 p.m. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to allow enough time to pass through stadium security. All fans entering Heinz Field will be subject to full pat downs.

 

The Coca-Cola Great Hall and the South Plaza (Gates A and B) will open at 6 p.m.  Gate C (access to the seating bowl, club lounges and suites) will open at 7 p.m. – two hours prior to kickoff.

 

 

 

Due to Halloween, a few additional guidelines will be implemented for fans who wish to celebrate in costumes attending the Baltimore Ravens game. Heinz Field management reserves the right to refuse admission to any person whose costume does not comply with the following guidelines or poses a danger to other fans.

 

·         Costumes must be in good nature and not offensive or discriminating.

·         Masks and props will not be permitted; face painting is permitted.

·         Costumes must not impair another fan’s view or enjoyment of the game.

·         Clothing must fit within the boundary of an individual’s ticketed seat location; no storage      of costumes will be permitted.

 

Fans are also reminded of the following stadium policies:

 

·         Coolers, bags, backpacks and large purses (larger than 8½ by 11) will be prohibited.  Small purses, fanny packs, small camera cases and binocular cases and diaper bags will be permitted, however, all bags are subject to inspection.  All bags that do not pass security must be returned to vehicles.  In addition, Thermoses will not be permitted in the stadium.

 

·         Media must present identification and check-in prior to being admitted to the stadium.

 

 

Parking

 

Fans without pre-sold parking (and cash parkers arriving after midmorning,) should utilize parking areas Downtown, in Station Square or one of the Port Authority’s Park and Ride Lots.

 

For $5.00, convenient Downtown parking is available at eight (8) Pittsburgh Parking Authority Garages, the Mon Wharf and the Convention Center. Private garages with $5.00 parking include the Blattner-Brunner Building, the PPG Building, Fifth Avenue Place and US Steel Building.

 

From Downtown parking lots, fans can access Heinz Field via sidewalks on the Roberto Clemente Bridge and the Ft. Duquesne Bridge.

 

Reserve, pre-sold parking lots around the stadium open at 4 p.m. Tailgating is permitted in the pre-sold lots surrounding the stadium.

 

 

Public Transportation

 

New this year, the Port Authority will operate a shuttle bus between the First Side garage and Heinz Field for $1.25 one way. The Port Authority will route most buses destined for Heinz Field and after the game via the Clemente Bridge, providing convenient shuttle service. Shuttle stops include the Clemente Bridge, at the Byham Theater, Liberty Avenue at Heinz Hall and opposite the Wood Street “T” Station. 

 

Fans can board the “T” at the First Avenue Station and ride free to and from the Gateway Center Station. The Gateway Clipper Fleet Steelers shuttles will operate from Station Square, where approximately 3,000 parking spaces are available.

 

Postgame Traffic

 

The Parkway West heading towards the airport will be open after the game. All construction will be suspended to accommodate game day traffic.

 

Police will operate three lanes of the West End Bridge southbound for vehicles exiting the game.  Fans exiting east to I-376 should use the left lane (third lane from the right).  Fans exiting to Route 50 via Route 60 should also use the left lane.  Fans exiting South to I-279 and routes 51 and 19 should use the right lanes.

 

Police will close the ramp from the Blvd. of the Allies, at Grant Street, to east I-376 after the game.  Fans exiting to the east from downtown can enter I-376 from the Blvd. of the Allies ramp just prior to Oakland.

 

Also, after the game, Allegheny Avenue will be northbound only, from Reedsdale Street to Ridge Avenue, with the right lane leading to the Ft. Duquesne Bridge only. Further, the right, curb lane of General Robinson Street eastbound, from Mazeroski Way to Federal Street, will be for buses only.

 

Fans exiting from Station Square southbound can now use the new Wabash (HOV) Tunnel.  No limitations on the number of occupants after Heinz Field events. At the south end of the Tunnels, at the junction with Rte. 51, turn left to Rte. 51 South and Rte. 19 South via West Liberty Avenue (Truck Rte. 19); turn right to South I-279, Greentree Road, Rte. 50 and Rte. 60.

 

 

Counterfeit Tickets

 

The Steelers are warning fans not to purchase tickets to Steelers games from any unauthorized agents or individuals, either in-person or through the Internet. The team recommends that fans only purchase tickets to Steelers games through the team’s ticket office.

 

The Steelers ask that any information on ticket scams be immediately reported to the Steelers ticket office and the proper law enforcement authorities.