# Pier 6

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**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [September 3, 2000, 6:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pier-6/31855 "2000-09-03T06:50:52Z")\
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I though Cecil covered this once, but I couldn’t find it.

I’ve heard people (usually old timers) refer to someone having a knock down, drag out fight as a “Pier 6”.  
Huh?😕

What does that mean? Why not Pier 5 or Pier 138?

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**Post date:** [September 3, 2000, 7:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pier-6/31855/2 "2000-09-03T07:32:16Z")

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WAG

Pier 6 was a particular place on the NYC waterfront that was known for having a lot of fights.

Secondary WAG

Name of bar/tavern known for having such fights.

Tertiary WAG

The term started in New York or London.