Stanley Cup Makes Appearance At Cranberry Dick's Sporting Goods
CRANBERRY (KDKA) -- A piece of hardware so legendary, so revered – that a mere glimpse of the silver vessel can make a big dent in the bucket lists of millions of sports fans.
At Dick's Sporting Goods in Cranberry, hundreds of them got the chance to get up close and personal with the Stanley Cup.
Glad to finally get a chance to touch the #StanleyCup. Thanks @DICKS @penguins @keeperofthecup pic.twitter.com/0QV2cZ3GiU
— Drew Maenzo (@KCCODrew) June 27, 2016
Guys I got to kiss the Stanley Cup today! pic.twitter.com/cNYzea9YMA
— Joshua Stephan (@NaClySax) June 27, 2016
One of the coolest experiences in my life! Cant believe I got to kiss the Stanley Cup! pic.twitter.com/PzvpFMQlNp
— Tyler Dutko (@tdutko11) June 27, 2016
"We got confirmation this is the only public appearance the cup will be making and we're incredibly excited it is here in our store," Community Marketing Manager Maureen Hester told KDKA. Mike Bolt, one of the keepers of the cup, grasped the trophy with white-gloved hands and walked it ceremoniously down a red carpet.
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"That's the power of the cup," laughed Bolt. "Everyone wants to get near it."
Hundreds of fans lined up around the store. Some waited in line for over 5 hours.
Penguins' Commentator Phil Borque has experienced a Stanley Cup win 4 times; twice as a player, twice as an announcer.
"It's a special moment, so embrace it, enjoy it. Wrap your arms and legs around it!"