In Sports
- Pittsburgh Steelers' Andy Russell made a 93-yard fumble return for a touchdown against the Baltimore Colts during the December 27, 1975 AFC Playoff game. This NFL-record fumble return was voted the 7th greatest play in Three Rivers Stadium history.
- Estelle Frendberg ran the Senior Olympics for 18 years. At 93, in 2005, she won 2 gold medals, setting a world record of 7 minutes, 10.84 seconds in the 800-meter run. She was chosen by the USA Track and Field Association as an Athlete of the Year.
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