Pittsburgh vs. Georgia Tech
Monday, January 2, 1956, Sugar Bowl Share
No. 9 Georgia Tech beat No. 13 Pittsburgh 7–0. It was their fourth meeting; after it, Pittsburgh led the series 3–1.
FinalTV: ABCAttendance 76,535Referee: John Coles (EAIFO); split crew: EAIFO, SEC)The game on Wikipedia
On the newsreel
- SUGAR BOWLGeorgia Tech wrecks Pitt, with disputed TD, 7-0
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Photos from the game
In 1956, the University of Pittsburgh’s Bobby Grier was the first to break the Sugar Bowl’s color-barrier.Photo: Thomas C. Vrana, photographer for “The Owl”, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons 
The Miller Memorial Trophy, given to the MVP of the Sugar Bowl, as shown in the 1956 game programPhoto: Unknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons 
Advertisement for Falstaff beer, as shown in the game program for the 1956 Sugar BowlPhoto: Unknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons 
1956 Sugar Bowl game: Banners on Tulane Stadium, New Orleans.Photo: Thomas C. Vrana, photographer for “The Owl”, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Georgia Tech 62% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Pittsburgh–Georgia Tech gamePittsburgh leads 12–6 in 18 meetings, counting the 14 since this game.
Around this game
Pittsburgh
- Next gameat West VirginiaSept. 22, 1956
- SeasonPittsburgh in 1955
- ProgramPittsburgh history and records
Georgia Tech
- Next gameat KentuckySept. 22, 1956
- SeasonGeorgia Tech in 1955
- ProgramGeorgia Tech history and records