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Video: Pittsburgh Steelers Fan Club in Windsor Locks
The members of Blitzburgh CT - a huge group of die-hard Pittsburgh Steelers fans in north central Connecticut and beyond, gathered Saturday night at AD's Pizzeria to watch their beloved football team defeat the Baltimore Ravens, 31-24.
Blitzburgh CT, one of the largest Pittsburgh Steelers Fan Clubs in Connecticut, is based in Windsor Locks at AD's Pizzeria.
Thousands of Steelers fans have passed through the restaurant's doors since the 1995 football season.
Since the mid-1990s, word of mouth has helped club attendance to skyrocket and membership to grow from a mere 6 people to the present count of more than 187 official members.
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Club President, James “Jimmy” Tillona helps the club give back to the community by fundraising and making donations to local charities.
Blitzburgh CT sustains as a result of the love of the game and true camaraderie.
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“All are welcome! It's a family environment and a second home to all of us,” Tillona said.
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