Spanish Flu 1918-1920 and Pitt football

[GreatBear71]

Saw Pitt's Schedule in 1918-1922. In 1918, just played in November. In 1919, 1920, they played in October and November. Off the top of my head, started playing in Sept in 1921, and a full 10 game schedule in 1922.

 

[GreatBear71]

Saw Pitt's Schedule in 1918-1922. In 1918, just played in November. In 1919, 1920, they played in October and November. Off the top of my head, started playing in Sept in 1921, and a full 10 game schedule in 1922.

On a personal note, my dad lost his three older brothers back then, with one dying on Christmas Day.

 

[pitt90seven]

On a personal note, my dad lost his three older brothers back then, with one dying on Christmas Day.

you're luck to be here!

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

Saw Pitt's Schedule in 1918-1922. In 1918, just played in November. In 1919, 1920, they played in October and November. Off the top of my head, started playing in Sept in 1921, and a full 10 game schedule in 1922.

Did we win a Natty back then? Perhaps the pandemic is a good sign for Pitt football.

The Pandemic Panthers

 

[GreatBear71]

you're luck to be here!

Very much so.

 

[CrazyPaco]

Pop Warner, World War I and the 1918 flu pandemic: How Pitt claimed a national title:
https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/Pitt/2020/03/26/Pitt-football-coronavirus-1918-flu-pandemic-World-War-Pop-Warner-John-Heisman-Jock-Sutherland-George-Halas/stories/202003260087