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80 Years Young: Peter Schivarelli’s Journey from Notre Dame to the Big Stage

Before he became a key figure behind one of America’s most iconic rock bands, Peter Schivarelli made his mark on the football field at the University of Notre Dame.

A Chicago native, Schivarelli suited up for the Fighting Irish in the late 1960s under the legendary coach Ara Parseghian. As a running back and special teams contributor, he wasn’t the star attraction like some of his more famous teammates — but he was exactly the kind of player every great team needs: tough, dependable, and willing to do the gritty work that doesn’t always show up on the stat sheet.