Jeff Mack Sr., whose memorable catch led to Wisconsin’s upset of No. 4 Nebraska in 1974, has died at age 68

The University of Wisconsin athletic department has lost a family member who contributed to one of the more memorable victories in in the history of the football program.

Jeff Mack Sr. died May 8. He was 68.

Mack played flanker under John Jardine and lettered in 1972, 1973 and 1974. His son, Jeff Mack Jr., played linebacker at UW from 2000 through 2003.