1964 Pittsburgh Panthers football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1964 Pittsburgh Panthers football Independent 3–5–2 John Michelosen 10th Pitt Stadium The 1964 Pittsburgh Panthers football team represented the University of Pittsburgh as an independent during the 1964 NCAA University Division football season. The team compiled a 3–5–2 record under head coach John Michelosen. The team played its home games at Pitt Stadium in Pittsburgh. The team's statistical leaders included Fred Mazurek with 686 passing yards and Barry McKnight with 551 rushing yards.1964 Pittsburgh Panthers Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football May 21, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/pittsburgh/1964.html Schedule 1964 AP September 12 l UCLA Pitt Stadium Pittsburgh, PA 12–17 41,333 White Jr. Gordon S. U.C.L.A. halts Pitt, 17–12, in college football upset https://www.proquest.com/docview/115888027 New York Times September 13, 1964 115888027 September 26 l y Oregon Multnomah Stadium Portland, OR 13–22 24,662 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Ff1VAAAAIBAJ&sjid=aOMDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6280%2C5575565 Eugene Register-Guard Oregon Uhrhammer Jerry Revamped Oregon sneaks past Pitt, 22-13 September 27, 1964 1B October 3 w William & Mary Pitt Stadium Pittsburgh, PA 34–7 23,264 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/111953111/pitt-rolls-347/ The Kansas City Star Pitt rolls, 34–7 October 4, 1964 October 24, 2022 Newspapers.com October 10 w West Virginia Pitt Stadium Pittsburgh, PA rivalry 14–0 37,179 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-pitt-gains-140-win-ov/139182153/ The Tampa Tribune Pitt gains 14–0 win over W. Va. October 11, 1964 January 20, 2024 Newspapers.com October 17 t y Miami (FL) Miami Orange Bowl Miami, FL 20–20 34,663 https://www.newspapers.com/article/sarasota-herald-tribune-pitts-late-scor/193426114/ Sarasota Herald and Tribune Pitt's late score ties Miami, 20–20 October 18, 1964 March 15, 2026 Newspapers.com October 24 t Navy Pitt Stadium Pittsburgh, PA 14–14 46,656 https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald-jolly-roger-rallies-n/193425707/ Omaha World-Herald Jolly Roger rallies Navy for tie with Pitt's Panthers October 25, 1964 March 15, 2026 Newspapers.com October 31 l y Syracuse Archbold Stadium Syracuse, NY rivalry 6–21 35,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-patriot-news-syracuse-kos-pitt/193426190/ The Patriot-News Syracuse KOs Pitt November 1, 1964 March 15, 2026 Newspapers.com November 7 l Notre Dame 1 Pitt Stadium Pittsburgh, PA rivalry 15–17 56,628 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-irish-nearly-stu/193426271/ The Cincinnati Enquirer Irish nearly stumble into 'Pitt'-fall, 17–15 November 8, 1964 March 15, 2026 Newspapers.com November 14 w y Army Michie Stadium West Point, NY 24–8 31,963 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-star-ledger-pitt-outclasses-army-24/193426363/ The Star-Ledger Pitt outclasses Army, 24–8 November 15, 1964 March 15, 2026 Newspapers.com November 21 l y Penn State Beaver Stadium University Park, PA rivalry 0–28 50,170 https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-penn-state-troun/193426481/ Richmond Times-Dispatch Penn State trounces Pitt by 28 to 0 November 22, 1964 March 15, 2026 Newspapers.com Schedule/Results (1964 Pittsburgh) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/295537 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics March 15, 2026 Preseason On March 17, Coach Michelosen opened his tenth spring practice. More than 50 players took part. Nine of eleven starters were lost to graduation, but 21 lettermen returned. Basketball star Brian Generalovich vied for one of the end positions. Quarterback Fred Mazurek and halfback Bill Bodle missed drills due to baseball team commitments.Pitt Opens Spring Time Grid Drills Pittsburgh Post-Gazette March 18, 1964 27 https://www.newspapers.com/article/pittsburgh-post-gazette-pitt-opens-sprin/203531938/ August 10, 2026 Newspapers.com The spring session ended with a televised scrimmage on April 18. Pitt and the Naval Academy had a track meet at 11:30 a.m., and the football game followed at 2:00 p.m. The Blues (first and fourth units) beat the Whites (second and third units) 22–6. End Bill Howley was the star with two touchdowns. He caught a 14-yard pass from Kenny Lucas for the first score and then closed the scoring with a 95-yard kick-off return.Roy McHugh Bill Scores Two In Blues' Win The Pittsburgh Press April 19, 1964 4, Sec.4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pittsburgh-press-bill-scores-two-in/203535332/ August 10, 2026 Newspapers.com On August 24, 62 Panthers convened at Allegheny College in Meadville for the start of fall practice. The squad worked out twice -a-day for two weeks and held a scrimmage on September 5 prior to returning to Pittsburgh for the start of classes.Jimmy Jordan 62 Pitt Gridders Leave for Camp Pittsburgh Post-Gazette August 24, 1964 29 https://www.newspapers.com/article/pittsburgh-post-gazette-62-pitt-gridders/203538074/ August 10, 2026 Newspapers.com Game summaries UCLA Week 1:UCLA at Pitt UCLA Pitt 7 10 0 0 0 6 6 0 September 12, 1964 Pitt Stadium Pittsburgh, PA 1:00 p.m. 41,333 cool and cloudy yes 1 UCLA Steve Durban 7-yard pass from Larry Zeno (Zeno kick) UCLA 7–0 2 PITT Fred Mazurek 4-yard run (pass failed) UCLA 7–6 2 UCLA Dick Witcher 14-yard pass from Zeno (Zeno kick) UCLA 14–6 2 UCLA Zeno 25-yard field goal UCLA 17–6 3 PITT Barry McKnight 2-yard run (pass failed) UCLA 17–12 yes On September 12, the Panthers opened their season by hosting the UCLA Bruins. Pitt led the all-time series 4–2. UCLA Coach Bill Barnes had 26 returning lettermen on his squad that lost to Pitt 20–0 the previous season. The Panthers were a 7-point favorite in the NBC national televised game of the week.Jimmy Jordan 40,000 To See Stadium Battle Pittsburgh Post-Gazette September 12, 1964 7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/pittsburgh-post-gazette-40000-to-see-st/203453440/ August 9, 2026 Newspapers.com UCLA disappointed the 41,333 partisan fans at the stadium by beating the Panthers 17–12. Bruins' quarterback Larry Zeno threw 2 touchdown passes and kicked both extra points and a field goal in the first half. UCLA lead 17–6 at the break. Pitt scored in the second quarter on a Fred Mazurek 4-yard run to cap a 9-play, 75-yard drive. The two-point conversion pass was intercepted. Pitt cut the lead to 17–12 in the third period with a 7-play, 38-yard drive. Barry McKnight scored on a 2-yard run. The two point conversion pass was incomplete. Then the Pitt offense played most of the final period in UCLA territory, but could not score.Roy McHugh Zeno Paces UCLA To Victory; Miscues Bog Down Panthers The Pittsburgh Press September 13, 1964 1, Section 4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pittsburgh-press-zeno-paces-ucla-to/203456409/ August 9, 2026 Newspapers.com The Pitt starting line-up for the game against UCLA was Bill Howley (left end), Jim Jones (left tackle), Ray Popp (left guard), Paul Cercel (center), Bernie LaQuinta (right guard), Ron Linaburg (right tackle), Mitch Zalnasky (right end), Fred Mazurek (quarterback), Dale Stewart (left halfback), Eric Crabtree (right halfback) and Barry McKnight (fullback). Substitutes appearing in the game for Pitt were Phil Dahar, John Verkleeren, Dennis Bernick, John Schmidt, Tom Raymond, Joe Novogratz, Robert Sorochak, James Irwin, Marty Schottenheimer, Kenny Lucas, Francis Novak, James Dodaro, Bill Bodle, Peter Billey and Jim Flanigan. left UCLA Bruins UCLA Pittsburgh Panthers PITT y 16 66–279 45–177 102 13–21-0 0 na 16 65–330 39–218 112 8–18–2 5 na right UCLA Bruins UCLA Pittsburgh Panthers PITT y Larry Zeno 12/20, 108 yards Larry Zeno 14 carries, 105 yards Mike Haffner 5 receptions, 51 yards Fred Mazurek 5/8, 76 yards, 1 int Fred Mazurek 10 carries, 81 yards Mitch Zalnasky 3 receptions, 41 yards at Oregon Week 2: Pitt at Oregon Pitt Oregon 0 7 0 6 0 14 0 8 September 26, 1964 Multnomah Stadium Portland, OR 8:00 p.m. 24,666 cool Jack Sprenger yes 2 PITT Fred Mazurek 1-yard run (Jim Jones kick) PITT 7–0 2 ORE Steve Bunker 7-yard pass from Bob Berry (Mike Brundage kick) TIED 7–7 2 ORE Dennis Keller 1-yard run (Dave Tobey kick) ORE 14–7 4 PITT Mazurek 1-yard run (run failed) ORE 14–13 4 ORE Ray Palm 18-yard pass from Berry (Bunker pass from Berry) ORE 22–13 yes Game #2 on Pitt's schedule was in Portland, OR against the Oregon Ducks . The Panthers departed Pittsburgh early Friday (September 25), and had a stopover in Billings, MT for a brief workout at the East Montana College of Education. Oregon Coach Len Casanova had 18 returning lettermen including All-American quarterback candidate Bob Berry. The Ducks were on a 5 game win streak, but Pitt led the all-time series 2–0.Panthers Prep For Oregon By Practicing Under Lights The Pitt News 59 7 September 25, 1964 6 https://documenting.pitt.edu/islandora/object/pitt%3A31735066349113 August 11, 2026Jimmy Jordan Pitt-Oregon Night Grid Clash Tossup Pittsburgh Post-Gazette September 26, 1964 14 https://www.newspapers.com/article/pittsburgh-post-gazette-pitt-oregon-nigh/203606550/ August 10, 2026 Newspapers.com The Oregon Ducks extended their win steak to six games by defeating the Panthers 22–13. Early in the second period, Marty Schottenheimer intercepted a Bob Berry pass and returned it to the Oregon 16-yard line. Fred Mazurek capped the drive with a 1 yard quarterback sneak. Jim Jones added the extra point. Oregon answered in less than 3 minutes, as Berry connected with Sullivan for a 56-yard pass play to the Panthers 6-yard line. On second down Berry passed 7 yards to Steve Bunker for the touchdown and Mike Brundage booted the extra point. The Ducks went 69 yards for their second touchdown the next time they got possession, with Dennis Keller scoring on a 1-yard run. Dave Tobey kicked the extra point from the 25-yard line after a holding penalty was assessed to the Ducks. The Panthers did everything offensively in the second half except score enough to win. After the kick-off they drove 59 yards to the 2-yard line. Halfback Dale Stewart fumbled into the end zone and Oregon recovered. Early in the final period, the Panthers drove to the Ducks 9-yard line and lost the ball on downs. The defense forced a punt and Eric Crabtree returned it to the Oregon 25-yard line. Fred Mazurek scored on the sixth play. Pitt opted to try a 2-point conversion, but Mazurek was sacked on the 5-yard line. Pitt regained possession on their 27-yard line. Stewart fumbled and Oregon recovered. Then Berry threw an interception and Eric Crabtree ran 82 yards for the apparent go-ahead score, but an official called offside on the Panthers to nullify the play. Six plays later Ray Palm caught Berry's second touchdown pass. Berry passed to Bunker for the 2-point conversion. The Panthers were 0–2.Jimmy Jordan Errors, Penalties Defeat Pitt, 22–13 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette September 28, 1964 30 https://www.newspapers.com/article/pittsburgh-post-gazette-errors-penaltie/203614077/ August 10, 2026 Newspapers.com The Pitt starting lineup for the game against Oregon was Bill Howley (left end), Jim Jones (left tackle), Ray Popp (left guard), Paul Cercel (center), Bernie LaQuinta (right guard), Ron Linaburg (right tackle), Mitch Zalnasky (right end), Fred Mazurek (quarterback), Dale Stewart (left halfback), Bill Bodle (right halfback) and Barry McKnight (fullback). Substitutes appearing in the game for Pitt were Phil Dahar, Mike Rosborough, Dennis Bernick, Bob Guzinsky, Joe Novogratz, Tom Qualey, Marty Schottenheimer, Fred Hoaglin, Robert Sorochak, James Irwin, John Schmidt, George Macko, Kenny Lucas, Francis Novak, Joseph Pohl, Dewey Chester, James Dodaro, Eric Crabtree and Jim Flanigan.Individual Statistics, Game Lineups The Sunday Oregonian Portland, Oregon September 27, 1964 8, section 6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sunday-oregonian-individual-statisti/203615651/ August 10, 2026 Newspapers.com left Pittsburgh Panthers PITT Oregon Ducks ORE y 22 70–373 54–264 109 8–16–1 4 na 12 51–230 35–72 158 8–16–1 1 na right Pittsburgh Panthers PITT Oregon Ducks ORE y Fred Mazurek 8/15, 109 yards, 1 int Fred Mazurek 22 carries, 119 yards James Dadaro 2 receptions, 54 yards Bob Berry 7/15, 117 yards, 1 int Dennis Keller 19 carries, 39 yards Corky Sullivan 2 reception, 69 yards William & Mary Week 3:W&M at Pitt William & Mary Pitt 0 7 0 0 0 20 7 7 October 3, 1964 Pitt Stadium Pittsburgh, PA 1:30 p.m. 23,264 sunny yes 2 PITT Barry McKnight 1-yard run (Howard Heit kick) PITT 7–0 2 PITT Robert Dyer 1-yard run (kick failed) PITT 13–0 2 W&M Chuck Albertson 83-yard kick-off return (Sam Miller kick) PITT 13–7 2 PITT Eric Crabtree 5-yard run (Heit fkick) PITT 20–7 3 PITT Bill Howley 9-yard pass from Fred Mazurek (Heit kick) PITT 27–7 4 PITT Kenny Lucas 6-yard run (Heit kick) PITT 34–7 yes On October 3, the Panthers hosted the Willian & Mary Indians for their Syria Shrine Charity Game. The Indians were 1–1 on the season under first-year head coach and future Hall-of-Famer Marv Levy. The Tribe had beaten VMI (14–12) and lost to Navy (35–6). Scott Swan, the Tribe's leading rusher, was injured and did not play. In 1949 the Panthers beat the Indians 13–7 in their only other meeting. Coach Michelosen had to shuffle his starting lineup due to injuries: halfbacks Bill Bodle (thigh bruise) and Dale Stewart (damaged rib cartilage); tackles Ron Linaburg (knee injury and ankle sprain) and Jim Jones (damaged foot) and guard Bernie Laquinta (turf toe) did not play.Jimmy Jordan Panthers 3-TD Pick At Stadium Pittsburgh Post-Gazette October 3, 1964 7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/pittsburgh-post-gazette-panthers-3-td-pi/203672752/ August 12, 2026 Newspapers.com In front of 23, 264 fans, the Panthers earned their first victory of the 1964 season by beating William & Mary 34–7. Six different Panthers scored. Barry McKnight, Bob Dyer, Eric Crabtree, Bill Howley and Kenny Lucas each scored a touchdown, and Howard Heit kicked 4 extra points. Pitt quarterback Fred Mazurek completed 10 of 16 passes for 141 yards and carried the ball 8 times for 87 yards. In the second quarter, William & Mary running back Chuck Albertson returned a kick-off 86 yards for their only touchdown. Sam Miller kicked the extra point.Jerry Lindquist Indians Bow to Pitt, Mazurek, 34–7 Richmond Times-Dispatch October 4, 1964 6-C https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-indians-bow-to-p/203675019/ August 12, 2026 Newspapers.com The Pitt starting lineup for the game against William & Mary was Brian Generalovich (left end), Dennis Bernick (left tackle), Ray Popp (left guard), Marty Schottenheimer (center), James Irwin (right guard), Al Keiser (right tackle), Mitch Zalnasky (right end), Fred Mazurek (quarterback), James Dodaro (left halfback), Eric Crabtree (right halfback) and Barry McKnight (fullback). Substitutes appearing in the game for Pitt were Phil Dahar, Howard Heit, Ron Simentel, Gabe Tamburino, Wayne Anderson, Bob Guzinsky, Joe Novogratz, Tom Qualey, Paul Cercel, Jock Beachler, Fred Hoaglin, Bob Taylor, Robert Sorochak, Dan Picciano, Ronald Cimino, Tom Raymond, John Schmidt, Robert Trethaway, Bill Howley, Mike Rosborough, James Eskridge, Kurt Wentzel, John Cullen, Kenny Lucas, Joseph Pohl, Ed Assid, Ed James, Francis Novak, Peter Smith, Dewey Chester, James Elmore, Bill Mullett, Bob Dyer, Peter Billey, Jim Flanigan, Carmen Sporio and William Beck. left William & Mary Indians W&M Pittsburgh Panthers PITT y 9 51–129 41–119 10 1–10–3 3 na 26 77–495 50–301 194 14–27–3 4 na right William & Mary Indians W&M Pittsburgh Panthers PITT y Jack Becker 1/5, 10 yards, 1 int Donnie McGuire 6 carries, 43 yards Jim LoFrese 1 receptions, 10 yards Fred Mazurek 10/16, 141 yards, 1 int Fred Mazurek 8 carries, 87 yards Eric Crabtree 4 reception, 59 yards West Virginia Week 4:WVU at Pitt West Virginia Pitt 0 0 0 0 7 7 0 0 October 10, 1964 Pitt Stadium Pittsburgh, PA 1:30 p.m. 37,179 cold, cloudy and windy yes 1 PITT Fred Mazurek 1-yard run (Jim Jones kick) PITT 7–0 4 PITT Eric Crabtree 9-yard pass from Mazurek (Jones kick) PITT 14–0 yes On October 10, the Panthers and the West Virginia Mountaineers played for the fifty-seventh time. Pitt led the all-time series 40–15–1, but West Virginia had won 4 of the past 7. Gene Corum's squad was 2–1 for the season, having beaten Richmond (20–10) and the The Citadel (7–3) and losing to Rice (24–0).Jimmy Jordan Pitt Choice By Pair Of Touchdowns Pittsburgh Post-Gazette October 10, 1964 8 https://www.newspapers.com/article/pittsburgh-post-gazette/203754397/ August 13, 2026 Newspapers.com Pitt quarterback Fred Mazurek explained the rivalry: “Against everyone else they hardly look like a football team. But when they play us, all of a sudden they played like eleven all-Americans. They really want to beat us.”Marvin Zelkowitz With It The Pitt News 59 13 October 9, 1964 10 https://documenting.pitt.edu/islandora/object/pitt%3A31735062164359 August 13, 2026 37,179 fans braved the cold and windy conditions to see the Panthers even their record at 2–2 by defeating the Mountaineers 14–0. Pitt took the opening kick-off and drove 68 yards in 15 plays. The drive took eight minutes and was capped with a Fred Mazurek 1 yard quarterback sneak. Jim Jones kicked the extra point. but then missed two field goal attempts. The Panthers scored again in the second quarter on a 9 yard touchdown pass from Mazurek to Eric Crabtree. Pitt defensive back Joseph Pohl intercepted Allen McCune's pass and returned it to the Mountaineers 45-yard line. Pitt scored five plays later. Jones added the extra point and Pitt led 14–0. Defense dominated the second half.Roy McHugh West Virginia Misfires, Panthers Post 14–0 Win The Pittsburgh Press October 11, 1964 1, Section 4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pittsburgh-press-west-virginia-misfi/203807450/ August 14, 2026 Newspapers.com The starting lineup for the game against West Virginia was Bill Howley (left end), Dennis Bernick (left tackle), Ray Popp (left guard), Paul Cercel (center), James Irwin (right guard), Al Keiser (right tackle), Mitch Zalnasky (right end), Fred Mazurek (quarterback), James Dodaro (left halfback), Eric Crabtree (right halfback) and Barry McKnight (fullback). Substitutes appearing in the game for Pitt were Brian Generalovich, Phil Dahar, Mike Rosborough, Jim Jones, Bob Guzinsky, Tom Raymond, Howard Heit, Joe Novogratz, Tom Qualey, Robert Sorochak, Dan Picciano, Marty Schottenheimer, Jock Beachler, Kenny Lucas, Joseph Pohl, Dale Stewart, Dewey Chester, Peter Billey, Bob Dyer and Jim Flanigan.Box Score The Pittsburgh Press October 11, 1964 4, Section 4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pittsburgh-press-box-score/203809191/ August 13, 2026 Newspapers.com left West Virginia Mountaineers WVU Pittsburgh Panthers PITT y 9 61–120 38–71 49 6–23–3 6 na 17 53–251 33–147 104 8–20–1 2 na right West Virginia Mountaineers WVU Pittsburgh Panthers PITT y Allen McCune 2/6, 21 yards, 2 ints Roger Blackwell 12 carries, 36 yards Milt Clegg 2 receptions, 24 yards Fred Mazurek 5/13, 73 yards Barry McKnight 16 carries, 62 yards Eric Crabtree 3 reception, 45 yards at Miami Week 5: Pitt at Miami Pitt Miami 0 7 7 6 6 7 7 0 September 26, 1964 Miami Orange Bowl Miami, FL 8:00 p.m. 34,663 warm Johnny Cook yes 1 MIAMI Andy Sixkiller 71-yard punt return (run failed) MIAMI 6–0 2 MIAMI Bob Biletnikoff 6-yard run (Don Cifra kick) MIAMI 13–0 2 PITT Mike Rosborough 8-yard pass from Kenny Lucas (Jim Jones kick) MIAMI 13–7 3 PITT Barry McKnight 1-yard run (Jones kick) PITT 14–13 3 MIAMI Jack Sims 3-yard pass from Biletnikoff (Cifra kick) MIAMI 20–14 4 PITT Eric Crabtree 67-yard run (kick failed) TIED 20–20 yes The fifth game of the season was against the Miami Hurricanes in the Orange Bowl. The Hurricanes were led by first year head coach Charlie Tate. He inherited 19 returning lettermen, but his squad was 0–3 for the season. Pitt led the all-time series 5–4.Jimmy Jordan Panthers Picked To Win By Nine Pittsburgh Post-Gazette October 17, 1964 7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/pittsburgh-post-gazette-panthers-picked/203819838/ August 14, 2026 Newspapers.com The favored Panthers were lucky to escape the Orange Bowl with a 20–20 tie, as the game ended when Miami kicker Dan Cifra's field goal went wide right with 9 seconds left on the clock. Miami, who had scored 1 touchdown total in its three previous games, managed to score twice to take a 13–0 lead late in the first half. Halfback Andy Sixkiller returned a Pitt punt 67 yards for the initial touchdown. The snap was fumbled on the extra point and Miami led 6–0 at the end of the first quarter. Then Miami scored on an 8-play, 43-yard drive. Bob Beletnikoff ran 6 yards around left end for the touchdown and Cifra booted the extra point. With less than 5 minutes left in the first half, the Panthers second team, led by Kenny Lucas, completed a 13-play, 66-yard drive with an 8-yard touchdown pass to Mike Rosborough. Jim Jones kicked the extra point to cut the lead to 13–7. In the third quarter, the Panthers went ahead 14–13 on a 1-yard run by Barry McKnight and Jones placement to end a 67-yard drive. Miami immediately answered with a 10-play, 50-yard drive to retake the lead 20–14 on a 3-yard touchdown pass from Beletnikoff to Jack Sims and Cifra extra point. With less than 5 minutes remaining, Pitt gained possession on their own 13-yard line. Four plays moved the ball to the 33-yard line. On second down Eric Crabtree ran around end for a 67-yard touchdown run. Jones missed his first extra point of the season, and the Panthers went home 2–2–1.Luther Evans Miami Seesaws To 20–20 Tie The Miami Herald October 18, 1964 1, 2 Section E https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-miami-seesaws-to-2020/203881688/ August 15, 2026 Newspapers.com The Pitt starting lineup for the game against Miami was Bill Howley (left end), Dennis Bernick (left tackle), Ray Popp (left guard), Paul Cercel (center), Robert Sorochak (right guard), Al Keiser (right tackle), Mitch Zalnasky (right end), Fred Mazurek (quarterback), James Dodaro (left halfback), Eric Crabtree (right halfback) and Jim Flanigan (fullback). Substitutes appearing in the game for Pitt were Brian Generalovich, Phil Dahar, Mike Rosborough, Jim Jones, Bob Guzinsky, Tom Raymond, Joe Novogratz, Bernie LaQuinta, James Irwin, Marty Schottenheimer, Jock Beachler, Barry McKnight, Peter Billey, Dale Stewart, Robert Dyer, Kenny Lucas and Joseph Pohl.Jimmy Jordan Panthers Find All Hurricanes Aren't 'Windy' Pittsburgh Post-Gazette October 19, 1964 37 https://www.newspapers.com/article/pittsburgh-post-gazette-panthers-find-al/203884543/ August 15, 2026 Newspapers.com left Pittsburgh Panthers PITT Miami Hurricanes MIAMI y 13 61–249 48–166 83 9–13–1 3 na 11 49–157 36–111 46 4–13 0 na right Pittsburgh Panthers PITT Miami Hurricanes MIAMI y Fred Mazurek 5/6, 51 yards Eric Crabtree 7 carries, 94 yards Mike Rosborough 4 receptions, 30 yards Bob Beletnikoff 3/12, 27 yards, 1 int Bob Beletnikoff 21 carries, 51 yards Andy Sixkiller 1 reception, 19 yards Navy Week 6:Navy at Pitt Navy Pitt 0 14 0 0 14 0 0 0 October 24, 1964 Pitt Stadium Pittsburgh, PA 1:30 p.m. 46,656 sunny and cool Paul F. Bertha (ECAC) yes 1 PITT Barry McKnight 1-yard run (Jim Jones kick) PITT 7–0 1 PITT McKnight 2-yard run (Jones kick) PITT 14–0 2 NAVY Kip Paskewich 2-yard run (kick failed) PITT 14–6 2 NAVY Paskewich 1-yard run (Skip Orr pass from Roger Staubach) TIED 14–14 yes On October 24, the Panthers played the Navy Midshipmen led by Coach Wayne Hardin and All-America quarterback Roger Staubach. Navy was 2–3 for the season, and was on a three game losing streak. Pitt led the all-time series 7–4–1, but Navy had won 3 of the past 5 games. Even though Staubach had an injured achilles, he played, while starting fullback Pat Donnelly did not play due to his injuries. The Panthers only loss in 1963 was to the Navy and captain Ray Popp stated: “This is one game we really want to win.”Jimmy Jordan Hurt Starting QBs May Not Endure Entire Contest Pittsburgh Post-Gazette October 24, 1964 14 https://www.newspapers.com/article/pittsburgh-post-gazette-hurt-star-qbs-ma/203946260/ August 16, 2026 Newspapers.com On a beautiful fall day, in front of 46,656 fans the Panthers and Midshipmen played to a 14–14 tie. Pitt scored twice in the first quarter to take a 14–0 lead. Fullback Barry McKnight scored on a 1-yard run to cap a 90-yard opening drive. Minutes later, the Panthers gained possession on a fumbled punt at Navy's 3-yard line. McKnight scored his second touchdown on third down. Jim Jones booted both extra points. The second quarter was all Navy. Pitt back Dale Stewart fumbled a punt and Navy recovered on the Panthers' 13-yard line. Kip Paskewich scored from the 2, but Fred Martin missed the extra point wide-left. Navy regained possession on their 33-yard line and drove 67 yards to tie the score. Paskewich ran the final yard for the touchdown and Roger Staubach passed to Skip Orr for the two-point conversion. Pitt kicker Jim Jones missed field goal tries in the third and fourth quarter. Navy kicker Martin's 26-yard field goal attempt in the final period was blocked. Pitt was 2–2–2 for the season.Chester L. Smith Panthers Take Quick Lead, Can't Hold It The Pittsburgh Press October 25, 1964 1, Section 4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pittsburgh-press-panthers-take-quick/204029661/ August 17, 2026 Newspapers.comJimmy Jordan Orange Anxious To Face Panthers Pittsburgh Post-Gazette October 26, 1964 29 https://www.newspapers.com/article/pittsburgh-post-gazette-orange-anxious-t/204029956/ August 17, 2026 Newspapers.com The Pitt starting lineup for the game against Navy was Brian Generalovich (left end), Dennis Bernick (left tackle), Ray Popp (left guard), Paul Percel (center), Robert Sorochak (right guard), Al Keiser (right tackle), Mitch Zalnasky (right end), Fred Mazurek (quarterback), Dale Stewart (left halfback), Eric Crabtree (right halfback) and Barry Mcknight (fullback). Substitutes appearing in the game for Pitt were Mike Rosborough, Phil Dahar, Jim Jones, Tom Raymond, Joe Novogratz, Thomas Qualey, Bernie LaQuinta, James Irwin, Marty Schottenheimer, Kenny Lucas, Joseph Pohl, James Dodaro, Robert Dyer and Jim Flanigan.Rosters The Pitt News 59 19 October 23, 1964 12 https://documenting.pitt.edu/islandora/object/pitt%3A31735062155035 August 17, 2026 left Navy Midshipmen NAVY Pittsburgh Panthers PITT y 13 60–144 40–30 114 12–20 3 na 15 62–270 47–180 90 8–15–3 4 na right Navy Midshipmen NAVY Pittsburgh Panthers PITT y Roger Staubach 12/20, 114 yards Kip Paskewich 14 carries, 38 yards Skip Orr 5 receptions, 40 yards Fred Mazurek 5/10, 55 yards, 3 ints Eric Crabtree 12 carries, 72 yards Mitch Zalnasky 2 reception, 23 yards at Syracuse Week 7: Pitt at Syracuse Pitt Syracuse 0 6 0 0 0 14 0 7 October 31, 1964 Archbold Stadium Syracuse, NY 1:30 p.m. 35,000 sunny and warm Francis P. Brennan (Canisius) yes 2 PITT Kenny Lucas 2-yard run (kick failed) PITT 6–0 2 SYR Floyd Little 7-yard run (Roger Smith kick) SYR 7–6 2 SYR Richard King 30-yard interception return (Smith kick) SYR 14–6 4 SYR Jim Nance 2-yard run (Smith kick) SYR 21–6 yes Pitt's seventh game was against the Syracuse Orange at Archbold Stadium in Syracuse, NY. Coach Ben Schwartzwalder's squad had 22 returning lettermen, including All-America candidates Floyd Little and Jim Nance. They were 4–2 on the season. The Panthers led the all-time series 11–6–2, and were on a current 3-game win streak over the Orange.Jimmy Jordan Orange Expected To Overcome Jinx Pittsburgh Post-Gazette October 31, 1964 14 https://www.newspapers.com/article/pittsburgh-post-gazette-orange-expected/204163695/ August 19, 2026 Newspapers.com In front of 35,000 of mostly Syracuse fans, the Panthers lost to the Orange by a score of 21–6. Pitt quarterback Kenny Lucas ran 2-yards for a touchdown to cap a 58-yard drive early in the second period. Jim Jones was wide left on the conversion attempt. Syracuse answered immediately with a 69-yard, 7-play drive. Floyd Little ran the final 7 yards untouched into the end zone. Roger Smith made the score 7–6 Syracuse. Three plays later, Syracuse defensive back Richard King intercepted an errant Lucas pass and ran 30 yards for the touchdown. Smith booted the extra point for a 14–6 halftime lead. In the fourth quarter, Jim Nance scored on a 2-yard run and Smith converted for the third time to ice the game. Little gained 100 yards on 15 carries, the Panthers total rushing yardage was 94 yards. The Pitt starting lineup for the game against Syracuse was Mike Rosborough (left end), Dennis Bernick (left tackle), Ray Popp (left guard), Paul Cercal (center), Robert Sorochak (right guard), Al Keiser (right tackle), Mitch Zalnasky (right end), Fred Mazurek (quarterback), James Dodaro (left halfback), Eric Crabtree (right halfback) and Barry McKnight (fullback). Substitutes appearing in the game for Pitt were Brian Generalovich, Phil Dahar, James Jones, John Schmidt, Tom Qualey, Joe Novogratz, Marty Schottenheimer, Bernie LaQuinta, James Irwin, Bob Guzinsky, Fred Hoaglin, Kenny Lucas, Joseph Pohl, Dale Stewart, Peter Billey, Robert Dyer and Jim Flanigan.Chester L. Smith Pitt's Trick Fails, Orange 21–6 Victor The Pittsburgh Press November 1, 1964 2, Sec. 4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pittsburgh-press-pitts-trick-fails/204175361/ August 19, 2026 Newspapers.com left Pittsburgh Panthers PITT Syracuse Orangemen SYR y 11 57–143 44–94 49 4–13–2 3 na 13 58–187 47–151 36 3–11 0 na right Pittsburgh Panthers PITT Syracuse Orangemen SYR y Fred Mazurek 2/7, 26 yards Barry McKnight 16 carries, 73 yards Eric Crabtree 1 receptions, 21 yards Walley Mahle 3/11, 36 yards Floyd Little 15 carries, 100 yards Floyd Little 1 reception, 16 yards Notre Dame Week 8:Notre Dame at Pitt Notre Dame Pitt 14 3 0 0 0 8 0 7 November 7, 1964 Pitt Stadium Pittsburgh, PA 1:30 p.m. 56,628 sunny and cool yes 1 ND Joe Farrell 1-yard run (Joe Azzaro kick) ND 7–0 1 ND Nick Eddy 91-yard pass from John Huarte (Azzaro kick) ND 14–0 2 PITT Barry McKnight 1-yard run (McKnight run) ND 14–8 2 ND Azzaro 29-yard field goal ND 17–8 4 PITT McKnight 1-yard run (Jim Jones kick) ND 17–15 yes The Panthers Homecoming opponent was the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. After going 2–7 in 1963, the Irish hired Ara Parseghian and they arrived in Pittsburgh 6–0 and ranked number 1. The Irish roster included quarterback John Huarte (Heisman Trophy winner), and All-America candidates: end Jack Snow, defensive tackle Kevin Hardy, linebacker Jim Carroll and defensive back Toney Carey. Notre Dame led the all-time series 18–11–1, but Pitt had won 5 of the past 8 games.Jimmy Jordan Undefeated Irish 17-Point Favorite Pittsburgh Post-Gazette November 7, 1964 12 https://www.newspapers.com/article/pittsburgh-post-gazette-undefeated-irish/204239185/ August 20, 2026 Newspapers.com In front of 56,628 Homecoming fans, the Panthers lost to the Irish 17–15. Notre Dame scored two touchdowns in the first quarter. They took the opening kick-off 80 yards with Joe Farrell scoring from the 1-yard line. The Irish defense forced a punt to regain possession on their own 7-yard line. On third down, John Huarte threw a 91-yard touchdown pass to Nick Eddy. Joe Azzaro kicked both extra points. The 91-yard touchdown pass was the longest in Pitt Stadium history at that point. In the second quarter, the Panthers' offense answered with a 31-yard drive made possible by Brian Generalovich's fumble recovery. Barry McKnight scored on a 1-yard plunge and then ran the 2 yards for the conversion. Notre dame retaliated with a short drive that ended with a Azzaro field goal to make the score 17–8 at halftime. In the final quarter, the Panthers drove 80 yards with McKnight scoring again on a 1-yard run. Jim Jones kicked the extra point to cut the lead to 2 points. Pitt regained possession and drove to the Notre Dame 17-yard line. On fourth down with 1 yard to go, Coach Michelosen opted to run the ball instead of kicking a field goal. Fred Mazurek's quarterback sneak was 1 foot short.Chester L. Smith Panthers Avert ExpectedRout With Comeback The Pittsburgh Press November 8, 1964 1, Sec. 4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pittsburgh-press-panthers-avert-expe/204250796/ August 20, 2026 Newspapers.com The starting lineup for the game against Notre Dame was Bill Howley (left end), James Jones (left tackle), Ray Popp (left guard), Paul Cercel (center), Bernard LaQuinta (right guard), Ronald Linaburg (right tackle), Mitch Zalnasky (right end), Fred Mazurek (quarterback), Dale Stewart (left halfback), Eric Crabtree (right halfback) and Barry McKnight (fullback). Substitutes appearing in the game for Pitt were Mike Rosborough, Brian Generalovich, Phil Dahar, Dennis Bernick, Al Keiser, Tom Raymond, Joe Novogratz, Robert Sorochak, James Irwin, Marty Schottenheimer, Kenny Lucas, Joseph Pohl, James Dodaro, Bill Bodle, Robert Dyer and Jim Flanigan.Starting Lineup The Pitt News 59 25 November 6, 1964 12 https://documenting.pitt.edu/islandora/object/pitt%3A31735062155118 August 20, 2026 left Notre Dame Fighting Irish ND Pittsburgh Panthers PITT y 17 65–377 44–165 212 9–21 2 na 12 54–228 49–199 29 3–5 3 na right Notre Dame Fighting Irish ND Pittsburgh Panthers PITT y John Huarte 9/21, 212 yards Joe Farrell 15 carries, 83 yards Nick Eddy 3 receptions, 119 yards Fred Mazurek 3/5, 29 yards Barry McKnight 21 carries, 93 yards Eric Crabtree 1 reception, 12 yards at Army Week 9: Pitt at Army Pitt Army 3 6 15 0 0 0 0 8 November 14, 1964 Michie Stadium West Point, NY 2:00 p.m. 31,963 cool Robert W. Van Lengen (Princeton) yes 1 PITT Jim Jones 37-yard field goal PITT 3–0 2 PITT Barry McKnight 7-yard run (kick failed) PITT 9–0 3 PITT Eric Crabtree 30-yard pass from Fred Mazurek (Jim Jones kick) PITT 16–0 3 PITT Crabtree 2-yard run (Kenny Lucas run) PITT 24–0 4 ARMY Greg Steele 6-yard pass from Rollie Stichweh (Steele pass from Stichweh) PITT 24–8 yes The Panthers fifth road trip was to West Point, NY to play the Army Cadets. Third-year Coach Paul Dietzel's squad was 3–5 for the season. The Panthers led the all-time series 7–2–2, and were on a 2-game win streak over the Cadets. Army's starting defensive back Sam Bartholomew did not play.Jimmy Jordan Pitt Two-Point Pick Over Army Pittsburgh Post-Gazette November 14, 1964 12 https://www.newspapers.com/article/pittsburgh-post-gazette-pitt-two-point-p/204293501/ August 21, 2026 Newspapers.com In front of a sellout crowd of 31,963, the Panthers easily beat the Army by a 24–8 margin for their third victory of the year. In the first period, after having 2 touchdowns called back on penalties, the Panthers got on the scoreboard via a Jim Jones 37-yard field goal. Three plays later, Army quarterback Rollie Stichweh threw an errant lateral that was recovered by Pitt lineman Bernie LaQuinta on the Army 40-yard line. On the second play Barry McKnight ran 7 yards for the touchdown. Jones missed the extra point. Pitt led at halftime 9–0. In the third quarter, halfback Eric Crabtree scored twice. First on a 30-yard pass from Fred Mazurek and then on a 2-yard run. Jones converted after the first, and Kenny Lucas ran after the second for 2 points. With less than 2 minutes left, Stichweh threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Greg Steele, and then passed to Steele for the two-point conversion. Both quarterbacks set records. Stichweh broke the Army one season total offense record, and Mazurek moved into second place on the Pitt total offense chart.Al Laney Pitt Outmans Army, Ready For Nittany The Patriot News Harrisburg, Pennsylvania November 15, 1964 32 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-patriot-news-pitt-outmans-army-read/204309286/ August 21, 2026 Newspapers.com The Pitt starting lineup for the game against Army was Mike Rosborough (left end), Dennis Bernick (left tackle), Ray Popp (left guard), Paul Cercel (center), Bernie LaQuinta (right guard), Ronald Linaburg (right tackle), Mitch Zalnasky (right end), Fred Mazurek (quarterback), Dale Stewart (left halfback), Eric Crabtree (right halfback) and Barry McKnight (fullback). Substitutes appearing in the game for Pitt were Brian Generalovich, Phil Dahar, James Eskridge, James Jones, Howard Heit, Bob Guzinsky, Al Keiser, Fred Hoaglin, Tom Raymond, Joe Novogratz, Ronald Cimino, Gabe Tamburino, Robert Sorochak, James Irwin, Marty Schottenheimer, Jock Beachler, Kenny Lucas, Joseph Pohl, Ed James, James Dodaro, Dewey Chester, Jim Flanigan, Carmen Sporio, Peter Billey, Robert Dyer and Bill Bodle.Roy McHugh Pitt Pincer Movement Cracks Army The Pittsburgh Press November 15, 1964 3, Sec. 4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pittsburgh-press-pitt-pincer-movemen/204310820/ August 21, 2026 Newspapers.com left Pittsburgh Panthers PITT Army Cadets ARMY y 18 54–326 46–222 104 7–8 1 na 11 36–151 26–48 103 8–10-1 3 na right Pittsburgh Panthers PITT Army Cadets ARMY y Fred Mazurek 6/6, 96 yards Eric Crabtree 18 carries, 86 yards Eric Crabtree 2 receptions, 62 yards Rollie Stichweh 8/10, 103 yards, 1int Rollie Stichweh 17 carries, 50 yards Sam Champi 5 reception, 74 yards at Penn State Week 10: Pitt at Penn State Pitt Penn State 0 0 0 0 7 13 0 8 November 21, 1964 Beaver Stadium University Park, PA 1:30 p.m. 50,170 brutally cold Gerald F. Hogan (Arkansas A. & M.) yes 1 PSU Tom Urbanic 1-yard run (Rich Gingrich kick PSU 7–0 2 PSU Urbanic 1-yard run (Gingrich kick) PSU 14–0 2 PSU Dirk Nye 5-yard run ( kick failed) PSU 20–0 4 PSU Dave McNaughton 1-yard run (Bill Huber pass from Gary Wydman) PSU 28–0 yes Pitt's sixth road game of the season was to State College, PA to play the (5–4) Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Coach Rip Engle's squad had 17 returning letterman including All-America guard Glenn Ressler. Pitt led the all-time series 34–26–3, but Penn State had won 4 of the past 6 games.Penn State-November 21 University of Pittsburgh Pitt Football 1964 For Press, Radio & TV 40 https://documenting.pitt.edu/islandora/object/pitt%3A1964d004652 August 22, 2026 In front of a record crowd of 50,170 chilly fans, braving the 26 degree temperature and 30 mile per hour winds, Penn State dominated the Panthers 28–0. State scored three times in the first half for a 20–0. Fullback Tom Urbanic scored twice on 1-yard plunges. The first to cap the opening 56-yard drive, and the second to end a 69-yard drive. Richard Gingrich kicked the extra points. Late in the second period, halfback Dirk Nye capped a 59-yard drive with a 5-yard end run. Gingrich's kick missed. In the last quarter, the Lions completed an 89-yard drive with Dave McNaughton's 1-yard plunge. Gary Wydman passed to Bill Huber for the two-point conversion.Chester L. Smith Record Crowd Sees Lion Feast The Pittsburgh Press November 22, 1964 1, Section 4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pittsburgh-press-record-crowd-sees-l/204387584/ August 22, 2026 Newspapers.com The starting lineup for the game against Penn State was Mike Rosborough (left end), Dennis Bernick (left tackle), Ray Popp (left guard), Paul Cercel (center), Robert Sorochak (right guard), Ron Linaburg (right tackle), Mitch Zalnasky (right end), Fred Mazurek (quarterback), James Dodaro (left halfback), Eric Crabtree (right halfback) and Barry McKnight (fullback). Substitutes appearing in the game for Pitt were Phil Dahar, Brian Generalovich, James Jones, Tom Raymond, Al Keiser, Joe Novogratz, Bernie LaQuinta, James Irwin, Marty Schottenheimer, Fred Hoaglin, Dale Stewart, Fred Dyer, Jim Flanigan, Joseph Pohl, Peter Billey, Bill Bodle and Kenny Lucas.Chester L. Smith Panthers Annihilated By Penn State, 28–0 The Pittsburgh Press November 22, 1964 2, Section 4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pittsburgh-press-panthers-annihilate/204389029/ August 22, 2026 Newspapers.com left Pittsburgh Panthers PITT Penn State Nittany Lions PSU y 8 40–100 29–64 36 6–11-1 2 na 23 73–326 62–279 47 4–11 0 na right Pittsburgh Panthers PITT Penn State Nittany Lions PSU y Fred Mazurek 4/7, 30 yards, 1 int Barry McKnight 7 carries, 32 yards Mike Rosborough 3 receptions, 33 yards Gary Wydman 3/9, 39 yards Tom Urbanic 20 carries, 107 yards Bob Riggle 3 reception, 39 yards Postseason Marty Shottenheimer earned second team All-America recognition from the Associated Press and the Newspaper Enterprise Association.<!Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> Wilson Places On All-America Pittsburgh Post-Gazette December 5, 1964 12 https://www.newspapers.com/article/pittsburgh-post-gazette-wilson-places-on/204577797/ August 25, 2026 Newspapers.comTide's Wayne Freeman Wins All-America Honors The Tuscaloosa News November 17, 1964 9 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=19641115&id=IP0cAAAAIBAJ&sjid=B5sEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5922,2703817 Marty Shottenheimer and Paul Cercel were chosen to play for the North in the 1965 Senior Bowl Game in Mobile, Alabama on January 9. Shottenheimer was also chosen for the 1965 College All-Star Game played in Chicago, Illinois on August 6. Post-Season & All-Star Players Pitt 1965 Football Preview For Press, Radio & TV University of Pittsburgh 45, 46 https://documenting.pitt.edu/islandora/object/pitt%3A1965d004652 August 25, 2026 Coaching staff 1964 Pittsburgh Panthers football staff Coaching staff John Michelosen – head coach Carl DePasqua –defensive backs coach Walter Cummins – center coach Steve Petro – guard coach Lou Cecconi – offensive backfield coach Ernie Hefferle – end coach Joe Pullekines – tackle coach Bill Kaliden – freshman coach   Support staff Frank Carver– athletic director J. Clyde Barton – assistant athletic director Walter Cummins – assistant athletic director Carroll Cook– athletic publicity director Dr. W. K. Smith – team doctor Dr. Chester Phillips – team doctor Dr.Richard Deitrick – team doctor Howard Waite – trainer Walter O. Willoughby – trainer Frank Wiechec - trainer Jack Dillon – student manager Roster 1964 Pittsburgh Panthers football rosterPittsburgh Panthers Player Position Games Weight Height Class Prep School Hometown Wayne Andersenguard12006 ft sophomore William Penn H. S. York, PA Ed Assidhalfback 1 1956 ft 3 injuniorNew Castle H. S.New Castle, PA Jock Beachler*center41855 ft 11 injuniorMt. Lebanon H. S.Mt. Lebanon, PA William Beck*fullback11855 ft 10 inseniorPortage Area H. S.Portage, PA Dennis Bernick*tackle102206 ft seniorHurst H. S.United, PA Peter Billey*fullback71855 ft 9 in seniorMcKeesport H. S.McKeesport, PA Tom Blackquarterback01806 ft 1 injuniorWashington Twp. H. S.Apollo, PA William Bodle*halfback51956 ft juniorHighland Park H. S.Deerfield, IL Brian Bubnisguard02356 ftsophomoreMt. Carmel H. S.Mt. Carmel, PA Paul Cercel*center10 2226 ft 2 in seniorAustintown-Fitch H. S. Youngstown, OH Dewey Chester halfback42056 ft 1 in sophomore East H. S. Cleveland, OH Ronald Cimino*guard21995 ft 11 in juniorSwissvale H. S.Swissvale, PA Frank Clarkhalfback 0 1855 ft 6 in sophomore Mohawk H. S. Bessemer, PA Eric Crabtree*halfback101805 ft 11injuniorMonessen H. S.Monessen, PA John Cullen*guard12156 ft 1 in seniorMunhall H. S.Munhall, PA Phil Dahar*end 10 2096 ft 2 in junior Dillonvale H. S. Dillonvale, OH James Dodaro*halfback102006 ft 2 injuniorNorth Catholic H. S.Pittsburgh, PA Robert Dyer*halfback81755 ft 9 in sophomoreCentral Bucks H. S.Doylestown, PA James Elmorehalfback11806 ftsophomoreBrentwood H. S.Pittsburgh, PA James Eskridge*end22006 ft 1 injuniorRootstown H. S.New Milford, OH James Ferracohalfback01756 ft 1 injuniorHampton Twp. H. S.Allison Park, PA James Flanagan*fullback10 2206 ft 3 insophomoreWest-Mifflin NorthDuquesne, PA Tom Furjanictackle02006 ft 3 injuniorBishop-McDevitt H. S.Steelton, PA Bill Galellaguard02156 ft 1 injuniorWest Scranton, Manlius H. S.Scranton, PA Brian Generalovich*end82256 ft 4 inseniorFarrell H. S.Farrell, PA Bob Guzinsky*tackle62246 ft 2 in juniorMahonoy, Manlius H. S.Mahonoy City, PA Howard Heittackle32286 ft 3 in sophomoreKingston H. S.Kingston, PA Fred Hoaglin*center52256 ft 4 in junior East Palestine H. S. East Palestine, OH William Howley*end62056 ft 2 inseniorMunhall H. S.Munhall, PA James Irwin*guard102105 ft 11 in seniorTaylor-Allderdice H. S.Pittsburgh, PA Edward Jamesquarterback21806 ft 1 insophomoreNew Castle H. S.New Castle, PA James Jones*tackle92656 ft 1 in juniorEaston H. S.Easton, PA Al Keiser*tackle82256 ft 2 insophomoreBay H. S.Bay Village, OH Paul Kisidayguard02106 ft 2 inseniorAmbridge H. S.Ambridge, PA Bernard LaQuinta*fullback82055 ft 10 in seniorMt. Lebanon H. S.Mt. Lebanon, PA Ronald Linaburgtackle52256 ft 3 in seniorMonongahela H. S.Monongahela, PA Kenny Lucas*quarterback101806 ftjuniorGlassport H. S.Glassport, PA George Mackotackle22356 ft 1 in juniorGreensburg, Manlius H. S.Greensburg, PA Fred Mazurek*quarterback101905 ft 10 inseniorRedstone H. S.Republic, PA Barry McKnight*fullback102046 ft juniorIndiana H. S.Indiana, PA David Merrillcenter02156 ft sophomoreAllegheny H. S.Cumberland, MD Jake Mulletthalfback11856 ft 1 injuniorMagnolia H. S.North Martinsville, WV Francis Novak*quarterback31856 ft seniorSouth Union H. S.Uniontown, PA Joe Novogratz*guard102156 ft 2 injuniorNorthampton, Bordentown H. S.Northampton, PA Ken Perryhalfback01855 ft 11 injuniorMonongahela H. S.Finleyville, PA Dan Picciano*end22006 ft 1 inseniorJeannette H. S.Jeanette, PA Joseph Pohl*quarterback 9 1956 ft 1 insophomoreErie East H. S.Erie, PA Ray Popp*guard102236 ft 1 inseniorMonongahela H. S.Monongahela, PA Thomas Qualeyguard52156 ftsophomoreBraddock H. S.Braddock, PA David Randourfullback 0 2065 ft 10 insophomoreFort Cherry H. S.McDonald, PA Tom Raymond*tackle82356 ft 1 injuniorBeth-Center H. S.Centerville, PA Michael Rosborough*end92006 ft 3 insophomoreDonora H. S.Donora, PA John Schmidttackle4 2286 ft 2 insophomoreBaldwin H. S.Pittsburgh, PA Martin Schottenheimer*center102256 ft 3 in seniorFort Cherry H. S.McDonald, PA Ronald Simantel*end12256 ft 8 in seniorNew Kensington H. S.New Kensington, PA Stephen Sisak*tackle12206 ft 2 inseniorLaura Lamar H. S.Graceton, PA Peter Smithquarterback11906 ft 1 insophomoreUniontown H. S.Uniontown, PA Robert Sorochak*guard102155 ft 10 in seniorKingston H. S.Kingston, PA Carmen Sporiofullback22006 ftjuniorThomas Jefferson H. S.Clairton, PA Dale Stewart*halfback92056 ft 1 injuniorHazelton, Manlius H. S.Hazelton, PA Gabe Tamburinocenter22306 ft 3 injuniorUrsuline H. S.Youngstown, OH Robert Taylorcenter 1 2056 ft 2 insophomoreAmbridge H. S.Ambridge, PA Robert Trethawaytackle 1 2256 ft 4 insophomoreMeyers H. S.Wilkes-Barre, PA John Verkleerenend12056 ft 3 in juniorCharleroi H. S.Charleroi, PA Kurt Wentzelend12156 ft 2 insophomoreMt. Lebanon, Manlius H. S.Mt. Lebanon, PA Mitchell Zalnasky*end102006 ft 2 injuniorWest Allegheny H. S.Tyre, PA * Letterman 1964 Pitt Roster Pitt 1964 Football Preview For Press, Radio & TV University of Pittsburgh 50, 51 https://documenting.pitt.edu/islandora/object/pitt%3A1964d004652 August 24, 2026Football Lettermen University of Pittsburgh 2008 Pitt Football Media Guide 178–182 August 24, 2026 https://documenting.pitt.edu/islandora/object/pitt%3A31735062136134 Individual scoring summary 1964 Pittsburgh Panthers scoring summaryPittsburgh Panthers Player Touchdowns Extra points Two pointers Field goals Safety Points Barry McKnight8010050 Eric Crabtree5000030 Fred Mazurek4000024 Kenny Lucas2010014 James Jones0901012 Robert Dyer100006 Bill Howley100006 Mike Rosborough100006 Howard Heit040004 Totals2213210152 Statistical leaders Pittsburgh's individual statistical leaders for the 1964 season include those listed below. Pitt Football Statistical Summary 1964 Pitt Football 1965 University of Pittsburgh 45, 46 https://documenting.pitt.edu/islandora/object/pitt%3A1965d004652 August 24, 2026 Rushing 2 Pittsburgh Panthers Player Attempts Net yards Yards per attempt Touchdowns Barry McKnight1295514.37Fred Mazurek1234813.95Eric Crabtree753444.63 Passing 2 Pittsburgh Panthers Player Attempts Completions Interceptions Comp % Yards Yds/Comp TD Fred Mazurek9353857.068612.93Ken Lucas4420545.520010.01 Receiving 2 Pittsburgh Panthers Player Receptions Yards Yds/Recp TD Eric Crabtree1425518.22Mitch Zalnasky1415611.10Mike Rosborough161519.41James Dodaro912113.50 Kickoff returns 2 Pittsburgh Panthers Player Returns Yards Yds/Return TD Eric Crabtree1230325.30Fred Mazurek717324.70 Punt returns 2 Pittsburgh Panthers Player Returns Yards Yds/Return TD Eric Crabtree171307.60Dale Stewart3227.30 Team players drafted into the NFL The following Panthers were chosen by NFL teams during their 1965 draft. 1965 NFL Draft Pro Football Reference https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1965/draft.htm Pro-Football-Reference.com August 24, 2026 2 Pittsburgh Panthers Player Position Round Pick NFL club Marty Shottenheimer Linebacker 449 Baltimore ColtsBill Howley End8 102 Pittsburgh Steelers Team players drafted into the AFL The following Panthers were chosen by AFL teams during their 1965 draft. 1964 AFL Draft Pro Football Reference https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1965_AFL/draft.htm Pro-Football-Reference.com August 24, 2026 2 Pittsburgh Panthers Player Position Round Pick AFL club Marty Shottenheimer Linebacker7 56 Buffalo Bills References Pittsburgh Category:Pittsburgh Panthers football seasons Pittsburgh Panthers football