Washington & Jefferson College Athletics

Pete Stracci ’74 was a two-time All-Conference defender for Washington & Jefferson football, earning the award as a junior and as a senior. As a sophomore, Stracci was named to the Honorable Mention All-Pennsylvania State squad. A captain for the 1973 Presidents, he played one of the finest defensive games in school history in a 16-14 win over Case Western. Stracci recorded 25 tackles, a 54-yard interception return for a touchdown, two sacks and a safety. He was also a member of W&J’s first-ever PAC Championship squad in 1970 as a freshman.