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Pitt News Nov. 22, 1982 p. 8-9.pdf

Arnie Sowell

Arnie Sowell has been described by Pitt track and field coach Carl Rees as “one of the greatest runners who ever lived.” He was a part of the Pitt…

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Pitt Men's Basketball Media Guides 1998-1999 pp.114,121-22.pdf

Billy Knight

Billy Knight was on the Pitt Men's Basketball team from 1971-1974. He scored 1,731 points and is one of three players in Pitt history to average at…

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Black Action Society

The Black Action Society is a student organization that represents the interests of and coordinates events for Black undergraduate students.

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Official Football Program 1992 Sep. 12, 1992 p. 55-56 (2).pdf

Bobby Grier

Bobby Grier played for the Pitt Football team from 1953-1955. Grier is best known for making history for desegregating the Sugar Bowl against Georgia…

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Pitt News Mar. 13, 2002 p.27 (1).jpg

Brandin Knight

Brandin Knight played for the Pitt Men's Basketball Team from 1999-2003 and is known for being one of the reasons for the Panthers’ basketball…

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Pitt News May. 24, 2000 p.12, 14.pdf

Chantee Earl

Chantee Earl is considered to be one of the most accomplished performers in the history of Pitt women's track and field. In her senior year, she…

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Charles Smith

Charles Smith is regarded as one of the most gifted and prolific athletes in Pitt basketball history. He played at Pitt from 1984-88 and scored 2,045…

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Official Football Program 1984. Nov. 10, 1984, cover page & p.76.pdf

Chris Doleman

Chris Doleman played defensive end for the Pitt football team from 1981-1984. He ended his career at Pitt with 25 sacks, which still ranks 8th in Pitt…

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Clyde Vaughan

Clyde Vaughan is considered one of the best shooters in Pitt basketball history. He played on the Pitt Men's Basketball team from 1981-84 and led the…

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Official Football Program 1987. Oct. 10, 1987 p. 20-21, 50.pdf

Craig “Ironhead” Heyward

Craig "Ironhead" Heyward played on the Pitt Football team from 1984-1987 and is Pitt's fifth all-time leading rusher with 3,086 yards. His talent…

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Curtis Martin

Curtis Martin played for the Pitt Football team from 1991-1994 and rushed for a total of 2,643 yards. The main highlight of his collegiate career was…

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Debbie Lewis

Debbie Lewis was an all-star for the Pitt women's basketball team from 1977-82. Over 40 years after her collegiate career, she is still the program's…

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Pitt News Jan. 15, 1992 p. 8-9.pdf

Herb Douglas

Douglas has made his mark at Pitt as both a track and field athlete and football player. In track and field, he won four intercollegiate championships…

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Pitt News Nov. 5, 1980 p. 8-9.pdf

Hugh Green

Hugh Green is widely considered one of the most impressive defensive college football players ever. From 1977-80, he made a Pitt record 49 sacks,…

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Pitt News Jan. 16, 1985 p.14 (1).jpg

Jennifer Bruce

Jennifer Bruce played in the Pitt Women's Basketball team from 1981-85 and remains one of the most accomplished players in Pitt Basketball history.…

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Pitt Basketball Publication 1988-1989 Feb 11, 1989. p.21.pdf

Jerome Lane

Jerome Lane played for the Pitt Men's Basketball team from 1985-88 and remains one of the most popular players in Pitt history. It all started his…

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Pittsburgh Post Gazette  Nov. 2, 2007 p.1,2 &3.pdf

John Woodruff

John Woodruff was the first Pitt athlete to earn an Olympic gold medal at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. Woodruff won gold in the 800-meter run,…

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Pitt News May. 24, 1989 p.8 (1).jpg

Keisha Demas

Keisha Demas ran for Pitt women's track and field from 1987-1991, notably in the 400 meters event. By the end of her time at Pitt, she was a five-time…

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The New York Times, Oct. 18, 2003, p.1-3.pdf

Larry Fitzgerald

An outstanding receiver, Larry Fitzgerald showcased his talent at the University of Pittsburgh from 2002 to 2003 before embarking on a successful…

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Larry Harris

Harris was a standout player for the Pitt basketball team from 1974 to 1978, known for his scoring and style of play. He served as a starting forward…

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