BC to Retire Jersey of Pete Mitchell

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – William V. Campbell Director of Athletics Martin Jarmond has announced that Boston College will retire the jersey of former consensus All-America tight end Pete Mitchell. Mitchell's jersey will be retired at BC's November 9 game against Florida State.

"We are thrilled to retire Pete's jersey and congratulate him on this well-earned recognition," said Jarmond. "He will be remembered forever inside Alumni Stadium with some of the all-time greats to wear the maroon and gold."

Mitchell's jersey will be retired alongside 12 other BC standouts including Doug Flutie, Mike Ruth, Art Donovan, Bill Flynn, Gene Goodreault, Mike Holovak, Luke Kuechly, Lou Montgomery, Charles O'Rourke, Matt Ryan, Tony Thurman and Louis Urban. The only two retired numbers in BC history are No. 22 (Doug Flutie) and No. 68 (Mike Ruth).

Mitchell was a two-time first-team All-American, earning consensus honors in 1994. He is one of only 12 Boston College players to earn consensus All-America honors in school history.

A two-time All-BIG EAST first-team performer, Mitchell led the conference in receptions in each of his last two seasons. At the time he completed his career at BC, he was the school's all-time leader in receptions (190) and receiving yards (2,388).

Currently, Mitchell ranks second in BC history in career receptions (190), tied for second in career receiving touchdowns (20) and third all-time in career receiving yards (2,388). No tight end in Boston College history has more receptions, receiving yards or touchdowns than Mitchell.

Mitchell is on this year's ballot for induction into the prestigious College Football Hall of Fame. Mitchell looks to become the 11^th Eagle in the College Football Hall of Fame.

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