Uninvited: The 1963 Pitt Panthers Hardcover – July 25, 2025

This is the tale of one of the most storied football teams in University of Pittsburgh history — the 1963 Panthers. “Uninvited”.They finished the season 9–1 and ranked third in the nation, all against a backdrop of national unrest. Civil rights protests were erupting across the country, Vietnam was about to consume and divide the nation, and America was on the verge of losing its president in a national tragedy.Through it all, these men endured.Despite their success, they were disrespected — denied a bowl bid. And just two years later, Pitt’s football program would plummet from the mountaintop to rock bottom.This incredible story not only celebrates the team but the inspirational individual players on it — some of whom went on to the NFL, while others became dentists, doctors, and successful businessmen. It’s a powerful addition to the 21-66books.com family Read more