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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

Known as the ‘Wizard of Westwood’, John Wooden coached the UCLA Bruins’ basketball team for 27 seasons. He won 10 NCAA Championships, including an unprecedented 7 in a row from 1967-1973. During that 7 year run, UCLA compiled a record of 205-5, including an 88-game winning streak. His teams had four different perfect 30-0 seasons during his career. John Wooden was also an All-American as a player many years earlier and he was the first person ever to be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame as both a player and a coach.