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Maryland Terrapins Football Under Jim Tatum (1947–1955)
From 1947 to 1955, Jim Tatum served as the head coach of the Maryland Terrapins football team, which represented the University of Maryland, College Park, University of Maryland in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) college football. Maryland hired Tatum to replace Clark Shaughnessy after the 1946 season. Tatum had created both success and controversy during his one season as head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners football team. During his nine-year tenure, Tatum became one of the most successful head football coaches in Maryland history, and the Terrapins compiled two NCAA Division I FBS National Football Championship, national championships, three conference championships, and five bowl game appearances. His teams compiled a 73–15–4 record without a single losing season, and as of the end of 2016, he has the highest winning percentage of any Maryland football coach who coached at least seven games. In 1954, the University of Maryland appointed a new president, Dr. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Tatum
James Moore "Big Jim" Tatum (August 22, 1913 – July 23, 1959) was an American college football and college baseball player and coach. Tatum served as the head football coach at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1942, 1956–1958), the University of Oklahoma (1946), and the University of Maryland, College Park (1947–1955), compiling a career college football head coaching record of 100–35–7. His 1953 Maryland team won a national title. As a head coach, he employed the split-T formation with great success, a system he had learned as an assistant under Don Faurot at the Iowa Pre-Flight School during World War II. Tatum was also the head baseball coach at Cornell University from 1937 to 1939, tallying a mark of 20–40–1. Tatum's career was cut short by his untimely death in 1959. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a coach in 1984. Early life and college playing career Tatum was born in McColl, South Carolina, on July 22, 1913. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team is a college football team representing the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana (CDP), Notre Dame, Indiana, north of the city of South Bend, Indiana. The team plays its home games at the campus's Notre Dame Stadium, which has a capacity of 77,622. Notre Dame is one of three schools that competes as an NCAA Division I FBS independent schools, Independent at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) level; however, they play five games a year against opponents from the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), of which Notre Dame is a member in all other sports except Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's ice hockey, ice hockey. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ed Vereb
Edward John Vereb (May 21, 1934 – December 18, 2014) was an American professional football halfback in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the BC Lions and the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at the University of Maryland and was selected in the first round of the 1956 NFL draft. He played four seasons with the B.C. Lions, being named an all-star in 1956. In 1961, the BC Lions hired Vereb as its backfield coach. He died from complications of Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease and the cause of 60–70% of cases of dementia. The most common early symptom is difficulty in remembering recent events. As the disease advances, symptoms can include problems wit ... in 2014. References External links * 1934 births 2014 deaths American football halfbacks Canadian football running backs Maryland Terrapins football players Washington Redskins players Players ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ed Modzelewski
Edward Walter Modzelewski (January 13, 1929 – February 28, 2015) was an American professional football fullback, who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns. He played college football for the University of Maryland. Early life Growing up in West Natrona, Pennsylvania as one of six children, he was a three-sport athlete at Har-Brack High School (now Highlands High School). He accepted a scholarship from the University of Maryland, where he became a three-year starter. As a sophomore, he contributed to the team having a 9–1 record. In 1951, he was a part of an undefeated team (10-0 record), that outscored its opponents, 381–74. Maryland also secured its first berth in a major postseason bowl game, the 1952 Sugar Bowl, where it upset the first-ranked University of Tennessee, with him playing a key role after rushing for 153 yards and being named the game's outstanding player. He finished the year with 825 yards an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ray Krouse
Raymond Francis Krouse (March 21, 1927 – April 9, 1966) was an American professional football player who was a defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants, Detroit Lions, Baltimore Colts and Washington Redskins. He played college football for the Maryland Terrapins. Early life Krouse attended Western High School. He accepted a football scholarship from the University of Maryland, College Park. During the World War II era, he served in the United States Navy reserves and was discharged as a Seaman 2nd Class. In 1992, he was posthumously inducted into the University of Maryland Athletic Hall of Fame. The Ray Krouse Award is given to the team's most valuable player. Professional career New York Giants Krouse was selected by the New York Giants in the second round (25th overall) of the 1951 NFL draft. The 1951 Giants defense he was part of, allowed the fewest total yards and rushing yards in the NFL for that season. In 1952, he had ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chet Hanulak
Chester Edward Delano Hanulak (March 28, 1933- September 10, 2021) was a former American football player who won an NFL Championship playing running back for two seasons for the Cleveland Browns and a National Championship in 1953 with Maryland. He is one of few players to win a state championship at the high school level, a National championship at the college level and an NFL Championship at the professional level. Hanulak played football at Hackensack High School where he was on the 1949 State Championship football team. He was recruited to play on the Maryland Terrapins football team after his high school coach met the Maryland coach while both were attending a summer course. Nicknamed "the Jet", Hanulak played football at Maryland from 1950 to 1954, where he was an All-American and helped the team win the 1953 National Championship (and the 1951 National Championship by some accounts). He played in the team's win in the 1952 Sugar Bowl, when the #3 Terrapins upset the #1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Cosgrove (American Football)
Tom Cosgrove (June 21, 1930 – March 27, 2017) was an American football offensive lineman. He played collegiately for the Maryland Terrapins at the University of Maryland, starting on the varsity squad from 1949 to 1952. In October 1952 Cosgrove made national news as one of three Maryland players coming forward ahead of a game to expose attempted bribery in conjunction with a point shaving scandal. A fugitive wanted in the case surrendered and was arrested shortly thereafter. Cosgrove was selected in the 13th round of the 1952 NFL draft by the Cleveland Browns. His contract was traded to the expansion Baltimore Colts, who cut him at the end of training camp ahead of their debut 1953 season. In 2005 Cosgrove was inducted into the University of Maryland Athletics Hall of Fame. Early life Tom Cosgrove was born June 21, 1930, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended West Catholic Preparatory High School, playing a reserve role for the school football team. College career ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Ward (football Coach)
Robert Richard Ward (September 16, 1927 – April 29, 2005) was an American gridiron football coach and player. He played college football for the Terrapins at the University of Maryland. He is considered, alongside Randy White, as one of the greatest linemen to have ever played for Maryland. Ward is the only player to have been named an Associated Press first-team All-American for both an offensive and defensive position. In 1950, Ward was named a first-team All-American, and the following year, he received consensus first-team honors. He served as the Maryland head football coach from 1967 to 1968, but without success. He coached football for a total of 22 years, including assistant coaching positions at Oklahoma, Iowa State, and Army, and in the Canadian Football League. Ward was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a player in 1980. Early life Bob Ward was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on September 16, 1927. He attended Thomas Jefferson High School. During ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Sandusky
Mike Sandusky (born March 13, 1935) is an American former professional football player who was a guard for nine seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1957 NFL draft. Sandusky played college football for the Maryland Terrapins. Sandusky played high school football at Bound Brook High School in Bound Brook, New Jersey Bound Brook is a borough in Somerset County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, located along the Raritan River. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 11,988, an increase of 1,586 (+15.2%) from the 2010 census coun .... He is the only alumni of Bound Brook to play in the NFL, as of 2024. Michael Sandusky went on to become the head football coach at Sayreville War Memorial High School. References External links Mike Sandusky's Stats at pro-football-reference.com 1935 births Living people American football offensive guards Maryland T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Pellegrini
Robert Francis Pellegrini (November 13, 1934 – April 11, 2008) was an American professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins. He played college football for the Maryland Terrapins, earning All-American homors as a center. Pellegrini was selected in the first round (fourth overall) of the 1956 NFL draft. In 1996, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. In 1955, he finished sixth in number of votes for the Heisman Trophy. He was featured on the cover of the November 7, 1955 edition of ''Sports Illustrated'' magazine. He was a member of the Gamma Chi chapter of the Sigma Chi Fraternity at the University of Maryland. All American football players Chet "the Jet" Hanulak and Bill Walker were fellow Sigma Chi Fraternity brothers of Pellegrini at Maryland. After his professional playing career with the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins, he joined the Miami Dol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dick Modzelewski
Richard Blair Modzelewski (February 16, 1931 – October 19, 2018) was an American professional football defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins, Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Giants, and Cleveland Browns. He also served as interim head coach of the Browns in the final game of the 1977 season. Modzelewski was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1993. Early life Growing up in West Natrona, Pennsylvania as one of six children, Modzelewski was a three-sport athlete at Har-Brack High School (now Highlands High School). College career Modzelewski joined his brother, Ed, and played college football at the University of Maryland. Just as he was set to begin his sophomore season, Modzelewski moved into the starting lineup after an injury to the Terrapins' Ray Krouse. He would keep that status for the next three years, winning All-American honors as both a junior and senior, while also capturing the 1952 Outland Trophy. In a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stan Jones (American Football)
Stanley Paul Jones (November 24, 1931 – May 21, 2010) was an American professional football guard and defensive tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Bears and the Washington Redskins. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1991. Jones is credited as the first professional player to use weight training to improve his conditioning for football. Early life Jones was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, but grew up in the Harrisburg area after his father, a telephone company employee, was transferred to that area. He then played football at Lemoyne High School in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania. He attended the University of Maryland, where he was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity. College career Jones attended the University of Maryland, where he played college football as a tackle. He was a unanimous All-American selection in 1953. Jones was on some of the most successful Maryland teams. The Terps were co-champions with Virginia Mili ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
