The Wolvarena: Pittsburgh
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Woodland Hills (Pittsburgh), the Wolvarena also has been known as Turtle Creek Stadium. It was built in 1942 and seats 12,500. In recent years it has received an $8 million facelift, which included artificial turf, a paved parking lot, new bleachers and restrooms.
Due to a rabid fan base, the stadium once was voted "most intimidating stadium in Pennsylvania," in large part because the seats are less than 10 yards from the sidelines.
Among famous alumni who have played at the stadium is Leon Hart, who won the 1949 Heisman Trophy at the University of Notre Dame. He played for Turtle Creek, which now is part of the three-school Woodland Hills consolidation.
Available at the concession stand are such items as stuffed cabbage, kielbasa and sauerkraut.
