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Bob Beamon (United States) made headlines with what Sports Illustrated magazine claims as one of the five greatest sports moments of the 20th century. Known as an erratic jumper, Beamon tore down the runway, and jumped 29 ft. 2-1/2 in. shattering the existing record by 21-3/4 in. and became the first person to reach both 28 and 29 feet.

In 1973, the University of Pittsburgh’s star running back Tony Dorsett was 2nd in the nation in rushing, becoming the first freshman in 29 years to be named as an All-American. Two years later, Dorsett’s 303 yard game vs. Notre Dame was the highlight of his junior year in which he finished 4th in the Heisman Trophy voting. As a senior in 1976, Tony Dorsett rushed for 1,948 yards and 21 rushing touchdowns, leading the Pitt Panthers to the national title. He was awarded the Heisman Trophy that year. Dorsett was drafted # 2 overall by the Dallas Cowboys. Dorsett’s College Career Rushing Stats at Pitt: 1,074 attempts, 6,082 yards, 5.7 yards per carry average, and 55 TDs