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How Pittsburgh — host of this year's NFL draft — became a sports mecca

The Pennsylvania city is hosting the draft for the first time in almost 80 years. Pittsburghers say the city's passionate fanbases and winning teams make the selection a natural fit.

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How Pittsburgh — host of this year's NFL draft — became a sports mecca
Source: NPR News
The North Shore of the Allegheny River outside Acrisure Stadium on Tuesday, in Pittsburgh.

The Pennsylvania city is hosting the draft for the first time in almost 80 years. Pittsburghers say the city's passionate fanbases and winning teams make the selection a natural fit.

(Image credit: Jeff Swensen for NPR)

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