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Pitt to Retire Aaron Donald’s No. 97 During Nov. 15 Game vs. Notre Dame

The rare honor coincides with the Pittsburgh native’s Hall of Fame festivities, underscoring his lasting ties to the program.

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8/14/24

Overview

  • The university will honor the former defensive tackle on Nov. 15 against Notre Dame, making him the program’s 11th retired-number honoree.
  • Athletics director Allen Greene delivered the news in person ahead of Donald’s Pitt Athletics Hall of Fame induction this weekend.
  • A Penn Hills product, Donald starred at Pitt from 2010–13, sweeping 2013 awards including the Nagurski, Bednarik, Outland and Lombardi.
  • He later spent a decade with the Rams, earning three NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards, 10 Pro Bowls and a Super Bowl LVI title before retiring.
  • Pitt previously named the Aaron Donald Football Performance Center after his major gift, and this honor places him alongside retired-number greats such as Dan Marino and Tony Dorsett.