PITTSBURGH — One of Pitt’s all-time greatest football players was honored on Saturday.
The University of Pittsburgh retired Aaron Donald’s No. 97 at halftime during the game against Notre Dame.
Donald had a decorated college football career, also being named a first-team All-American while playing for the Panthers.
As a Penn Hills native, Donald values his Pitt roots.
“I can’t thank the University of Pittsburgh enough for this — my family, my friends, my loved ones, everybody here, all you guys for supporting me so long — make some noise!" Donald said during Saturday’s ceremony.
Donald retired from the NFL following the 2023 season after a dominant career, including winning three NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards and helping the Rams win Super Bowl LVI.
Donald is now the 11th Pitt player to have his jersey retired, joining a legendary list of Panthers such as Tony Dorsett and Dan Marino.
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