Professional Team Sports in Pennsylvania 1979-1980
Between 1979 and 1980, the Pirates, Phillies, Steelers, Eagles, Sixers, and Flyers all made it to the end of postseason with the Steelers, Pirates, and Phillies being victorious. Never in sports history has a single state enjoyed that much championship action in such a short space of time.
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