Steelers make changes to 50th anniversary celebration of ‘Immaculate Reception’

PITTSBURGH — The Steelers celebration of the 50th anniversary of the greatest play in NFL history, the Immaculate Reception has been moved to the FedEx Great Hall. A replay of the original radio broadcast of the Immaculate Reception will play at 3:41 p.m. ET, the exact moment of the play 50 years later.

The FedEx Great Hall will be open from 2-5 p.m. ET, Friday (Dec. 23) and is free to the public.

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Due to the expected inclement weather, in particular extreme winds, the originally scheduled program at the Immaculate Reception Monument has been moved into the FedEx Great Hall.

The Steelers Pro Shop, Hall of Honor Museum (tour reservation required) and FedEx Great Hall will remain open. Food and beverage at Franco’s Pizzeria and Pub 33 will be available.

Parking will be available in Stage AE, Gold Lot 1, Gold Lot 1 Garage and Gold Lot 2.

Fans who are unable to attend the celebration in person will have an opportunity to follow and participate in a recreation of events from Dec. 23, 1972, across all Steelers’ social media channels on Friday afternoon.

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