Sad news for Pittsburgh sports fans today...Vince Lascheid, longtime organist for the Pirates and Penguins has passed away at age 85. Any fan who has attended a game at Three Rivers, PNC Park or the Civic/Mellon Arena over the years was familiar with Vince's immense talent on the electric ivories. Vince retired from his work with the Pens in 2003, but still played at the occasional Buccos game, and helped keep some of the nostalgic feel at a baseball game, which in my opinion was a fresh alternative to the lousy alt-rock/rap blasted during the games today. Hopefully the Pens realize the immense impact Vince and his organ had on local sporting events, and keep the organ at their new home across the street as an homage to a local legend. So rest in peace Mr. Lascheid, you will not be forgotten.
20 March, 2009
Goodbye to Another Pittsburgh Sports Legend
Sad news for Pittsburgh sports fans today...Vince Lascheid, longtime organist for the Pirates and Penguins has passed away at age 85. Any fan who has attended a game at Three Rivers, PNC Park or the Civic/Mellon Arena over the years was familiar with Vince's immense talent on the electric ivories. Vince retired from his work with the Pens in 2003, but still played at the occasional Buccos game, and helped keep some of the nostalgic feel at a baseball game, which in my opinion was a fresh alternative to the lousy alt-rock/rap blasted during the games today. Hopefully the Pens realize the immense impact Vince and his organ had on local sporting events, and keep the organ at their new home across the street as an homage to a local legend. So rest in peace Mr. Lascheid, you will not be forgotten.
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