Their rival , the Allegheny Athletic Association , started up a football team in 1890 that brought a lot of publicity to their club .
In 1891 the Pittsburgh Athletic Club , then called the East End Gymnasium Club , decided to field a football team .
Pittsburgh Athletic Club 's rival , the Allegheny Athletic Association , started up a football team in 1890 that brought a lot of publicity to their club .
In 1891 the Pittsburgh Athletic Club , then called the East End Gymnasium Club , decided to field a football team .