Pig's Eye
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Pig's Eye may refer to:
- Pig's Eye (French: L'Oeil du Cochon) was the nickname given to Pierre ParrantPierre ParrantPierre “Pig’s Eye” Parrant is recognized as being the first person of European descent to live within the borders of what would eventually become the city of Saint Paul, Minnesota...
because he was blind in one eye. - Pierre Parrant operated a tavern in what became known as Saint Paul, MinnesotaSaint Paul, MinnesotaSaint Paul is the capital and second-most populous city of the U.S. state of Minnesota. The city lies mostly on the east bank of the Mississippi River in the area surrounding its point of confluence with the Minnesota River, and adjoins Minneapolis, the state's largest city...
. Before its current name was established, the city of Saint Paul was named "Pig's Eye" after his nickname. - The Pig's Eye Brewing CompanyPig's Eye Brewing CompanyThe Pig's Eye Brewing Company, established in 2002 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, brew the "Pig's Eye" brand of beers and the "Pit Bull" beer. The company was established when the former Minnesota Brewing Company, which had introduced the beer in 1992, folded due to financial troubles...
is located in Saint Paul and named after Pierre Parrant's nickname.