Kennywood launches Steelers-themed roller coaster; Matt Feiler can’t ride

Kennywood theme park officially debuted the Steel Curtain roller coaster on Friday to a select group of VIPs. Set to launch to the public on Saturday, it is the first coaster themed after an NFL team. The Pittsburgh Steelers theme is tremendous and is integrated into that portion of the park. This is sure to bring fans out in droves.

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220 feet up and then through 9 inversions. Are you ready? #thesteelcurtain #kennywood #steelcurtain #rollercoaster #amusementpark #pittsburgh #steelers #steelerscountry #lovepgh #thrillseekers

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Steelers players past and present showed up for the early launch to be some of the first folks to get to ride. This included defensive lineman Cam Heyward and offensive tackle Matt Feiler.

📍 Kennywood for #SteelCurtainKickoff‼️

👻: https://t.co/77OI3ZuCAK@CamHeyward | @Kenny_Kangaroo pic.twitter.com/BfCVWt0GLl

— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) July 12, 2019

Unfortunately for Feiler, being 6 feet 6 and 330 pounds can be problematic. He was unable to fit on the new coaster and had to pass on the early ride.

Feiler’s bummed in a hilarious way. Wanna turn a 330-pound machine into a 12-year-old? Tell him he can’t ride the ride. 😂 #dkps #steelers pic.twitter.com/r98cVaSkve

— Hunter Alek Homistek (@HunterAHomistek) July 12, 2019