From the Vault: Amy Jackson
Amy Jackson became one of the most decorated athletes in Pitt history regardless of sport. She was a four-year All-American, becoming at that time just the fourth Pitt athlete to accomplish the feat (joining football's Tony Dorsett and fellow women's swimmers Kathy Stetler and Suzanne Pulley). Her name is inscribed on the Varsity Walk as a recipient of the prestigious Blue-Gold Award.
Jackson earned All-America citations in an incredible 20 events: the 50-yard butterfly (twice); 100-yard butterfly (four); 200-yard butterfly (once); 100-yard freestyle (twice); 200-yard freestyle (twice); 200-yard free relay (once); 400-yard free relay (four); 800-yard free relay (three); and 400-yard medley relay (once). She also captured Eastern championships in the 50 butterfly, 100 butterfly, 200 freestyle and 400 free relay.
Jackson's time at Pitt overlapped with that of Sue Heon, a fellow Pitt Hall of Fame member. They competed together in the 800 meter freestyle relay and earned all American honors for their efforts.
Honor Amy Jackson at the 2024 Pitt Athletics Hall of Fame induction, Friday, September 13 at the Petersen Events Center.