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The Pittsburgh Panthers have a rich history in college sports, especially football and basketball. Over the years, many talented players have donned the blue and gold, and in this article, we will take a look at the top five best players of the Pittsburgh Panthers.

  1. Dan Marino (Football) Arguably the greatest quarterback in NFL history, Dan Marino played his college football at the University of Pittsburgh from 1979-1982. During his time as a Panther, Marino threw for 8,597 yards and 79 touchdowns, leading the team to a 42-6 record in his four seasons. In 1981, Marino led Pittsburgh to the national championship game against Georgia, although they ultimately lost 20-17. Marino went on to have a legendary career with the Miami Dolphins, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2005.

  2. Billy Knight (Basketball) Billy Knight played for the Pittsburgh Panthers from 1971-1974, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players in school history. During his career, Knight scored 2,079 points, which still ranks fourth all-time in Pittsburgh history. He also averaged 20.8 points per game, and was a two-time All-American. Knight went on to play in the NBA for eight seasons, and was named an All-Star in 1980.

  3. Tony Dorsett (Football) Tony Dorsett played for the Pittsburgh Panthers from 1973-1976, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest running backs in college football history. During his career, Dorsett rushed for 6,082 yards and 53 touchdowns, leading the Panthers to a national championship in 1976. He won the Heisman Trophy that same year, and went on to have a successful career in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys. Dorsett was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1994.

  4. Don Hennon (Basketball) Don Hennon played for the Pittsburgh Panthers from 1957-1960, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players in school history. During his career, Hennon scored 2,059 points, which still ranks fifth all-time in Pittsburgh history. He also averaged 24.2 points per game, and was a two-time All-American. Hennon went on to play professionally for the Boston Celtics and the Pittsburgh Rens of the ABL.

  5. Hugh Green (Football) Hugh Green played for the Pittsburgh Panthers from 1977-1980, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive players in college football history. During his career, Green recorded 49 sacks and 17 forced fumbles, and was a three-time All-American. He also finished second in the Heisman Trophy voting in 1980, and went on to have a successful career in the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Miami Dolphins.

In conclusion, the Pittsburgh Panthers have produced many great athletes over the years, but these five stand out as the best in school history. From Dan Marino to Tony Dorsett, Billy Knight to Hugh Green, these players helped establish the Panthers as one of the premier programs in college sports.


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