Pittsburgh legends get their stars on Smallman
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A new granite sign at the Strip District Terminal to mark the location of the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame on Smallman at 18th Street. Photo: Chrissy Suttles/Axios
The Pittsburgh Walk of Fame doubled its star power Tuesday, unveiling a second class of honorees whose bronze stars now line the Strip District Terminal.
Why it matters: From Hollywood and professional sports to art and industry, the honorees reflect Pittsburgh's outsized influence on America.
Zoom in: This year's inductees are:
🎙️ Myron Cope: The longtime Steelers broadcaster who created the Terrible Towel in 1975.
- "He received offers to broadcast and move to many other cities, but he chose to stay here in his hometown," said Elizabeth Cope, his daughter, who spoke at the ceremony. "He always said it wouldn't be as fun anywhere else; he couldn't be as passionate anywhere else. My father worked hard, played hard and had the time of his life right here in Pittsburgh."
💃 Martha Graham: The North Side-born dancer and choreographer who helped revolutionize modern dance. The Martha Graham Dance Company remains a leading modern dance troupe as it celebrates its centennial this year.
📸 Charles "Teenie" Harris: The Hill District photographer who documented decades of Black life in Pittsburgh. His son, Lionel Harris, spoke on his behalf and shared the launch of the Teenie Harris Foundation and efforts to save the Teenie Harris house in Homewood.
🏈 Franco Harris: The four-time Super Bowl champion behind the Steelers' Immaculate Reception.
🥫 H.J. Heinz: The Sharpsburg-raised entrepreneur who built a global food empire known for ketchup and its 57 varieties.
🎭 Shirley Jones: The Charleroi-born, Oscar-winning actress known for "Oklahoma!" and "The Partridge Family."
🐧 Mario Lemieux: The Penguins legend who won two Stanley Cups as a player and three more as an owner. Lemieux accepted the honor in person.
- "As a young French Canadian who didn't speak English, I remember Paul Steigerwald picking me up at the airport and driving through the (Fort) Pitt Tunnel," Lemieux said. "At the end of the tunnel was the city of Pittsburgh …. And that's when I fell in love with the city."
🎶 Henry Mancini: The Aliquippa-raised, four-time Oscar-winning composer behind "Moon River" and "The Pink Panther Theme."
🎬 Jimmy Stewart: The Indiana, Pa., native and Oscar-winning actor known for "It's a Wonderful Life."
🛤️ George Westinghouse: The pioneer who transformed railroad safety and electrical power systems and built his industrial empire in Pittsburgh.
Flashback: The Walk of Fame debuted in October 2025.
- Its inaugural class included Fred Rogers, Roberto Clemente, Andy Warhol, Michael Keaton and Rachel Carson.
If you go: The Walk of Fame is on the sidewalk along Smallman Street at 18th and 19th streets in front of the Strip District Terminal.