The organization that became the Pittsburgh tent got its start in 1949 as a businessman’s luncheon club that met at the William Penn Hotel. This club, then known as the Pittsburgh Humpty Association, was started by James T. Shea and Joseph J. New. In 1953, an application for affiliation with the Circus Saints and Sinners Club of America was approved and a charter was granted for the new Humpty Tent, the 14th tent affiliated with the national organization since its founding in 1929.
Local sports icon and longtime Pittsburgh Pirates broadcaster Bob Prince was a deeply involved member. In 1985, out of appreciation for his many years of service, the Pittsburgh chapter was re-named the Bob Prince Tent in his honor.
Since our founding, good men seeking to be better men have gathered together to enjoy evenings of fun, food, and drink with both old friends and new. Profits generated from these functions have been generously donated to numerous local charities. We ask you to join us and enjoy great times as we continue our rich tradition of giving to our friends and neighbors in need.
Some of the charities we have supported over the years include:
- Allegheny Valley School
- American Cancer Society
- Brother’s Brother
- Catholic Charities
- Charlie Batch Foundation
- Chuck Noll Foundation for Brain Research
- Heat for the Needy
- Marcus L. Ruscitto Foundation
- Marion Manor
- Mario Lemieux Foundation
- Pirates Charities
- Pittsburgh Food Bank
- Semper Fi Kids Camp
2021 OFFICERS
President
Eric Brandenburg
Vice President
Larry Mueller
Treasurer
John Pugliese
Secretary
Anthony DiNardo
CONTACT
412.760.4808
saintsandsinnersbpt@gmail.com
PAYMENTS
Make checks payable to:
Circus Saints & Sinners Club
Mail to:
John Pugliese
29 Woodridge Drive
Carnegie, PA 15106
NEWS & EVENTS
Saints & Sinners to Honor Frank Fuhrer III as Person of the Year
Saints & Sinners to Honor Frank Fuhrer III as Person of the Year Dinner Honoring and Toasting Frank Fuhrer III CEO, Frank
Oktoberfest Dinner and Membership Drive – September 28th
Oktoberfest Dinner and Membership Drive Circus Saints and Sinners Club – Bob Prince Tent invites you and friends to attend the Oktoberfest to
Bob Prince Tent Donates $3,000
Bob Prince Tent Donates $3,000 While the COVID 19 pandemic has resulted in the cancellation of many fundraising events, the Bob Prince
$1,000 Donation Made to Mental Health Association
$1,000 Donation Made to Mental Health Association The Circus Saints and Sinners Bob Prince Tent recently donated $1,000 to the Mental Health Association
Eric Brandenburg Elected President of Bob Prince Tent
Eric Brandenburg Elected President of Bob Prince Tent North Hills resident Eric Brandenburg has been elected president of the Bob Prince
Food donated for Thanksgiving Meals
$750 in Food donated for Thanksgiving Meals for Impoverished Families The Bob Prince Tent, in conjunction with corporate sponsor Fragasso Financial Advisors, recently