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Famous Pittsburghers: H.J. Heinz

Heinz is a global household name and the standard for condiments. But for Pittsburgh, it’s so much more than that– Heinz has been calling Pittsburgh home for nearly two centuries. But it all started with one man: Henry J. Heinz.

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Famous Pittsburghers: “Mister” Fred Rogers

Before Mister Rogers entered the realm of television, he was appalled by it. Rather than turning the TV off, Rogers saw an opportunity to create a program that audiences could relate to and learn from.

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Famous Pittsburghers: Erroll Garner

Erroll Louis Garner, Born June 15th, 1921, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was a prominent jazz pianist and considered one of the frontiers of jazz music

Erroll Garner was most known for his swing playing and jazz ballads. “Misty,” his most well-known piece, is considered to be a jazz standard.

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