TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 Pennsylvania A Key Player CHAPTER 2 Pro Teams for All Sports ATHLETE BIO Wilt Chamberlain CHAPTER 3 College Sports Rule Pennsylvania CHAPTER 4 Pennsylvania’s Football Culture ATHLETE BIO LeSean McCoy CHAPTER 5 Pennsylvania’s Passionate People Focus on Pennsylvania Glossary To Learn More Index
CHAPTER 1 PENNSYLVANIA A KEY PLAYER When it comes to state pride Pennsylvanians have a lot to be proud of Pennsylvania has an amazing history and great places But when it comes to sports Pennsylvanians choose sides All the state’s major pro teams are in Pittsburgh or Philadelphia They are both tough working-class cities with an intense loyalty to their teams Pennsylvania’s nickname is the Keystone State A keystone is a wedge-shaped piece atop an arch Pittsburgh Pirates great Roberto Clemente has a bridge named for him near the home of the Pirates 5
