Jack Scarbath dazzled fans as the star quarterback for the Maryland Terrapins before taking his unmatched talents to the professional gridiron.
Football Bio
August 12, 1930 – Jack Scarberth, a quarterback from the University of Maryland who finished second in the 1952 Heisman Trophy voting, was born.
His accomplishments under center earned him a place in the College Football Hall of Fame and in the induction ceremonies of 1983, and he was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the 1953 NFL draft and played two seasons there. [NFF]
He went north of the border in the 1955 season, playing for the Ottawa Rough Riders before returning to the NFL in 1956 to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Jack Scarbath cemented his legacy as a collegiate gridiron icon by combining exceptional leadership with playmaking abilities that continue to define Maryland’s football history.
Accolades and Football Accomplishments
- College Football Hall of Fame: Inducted in 1983.
- Heisman Trophy Runner-Up: Finished second in the 1952 Heisman voting behind Billy Vessels.
- Unanimous All-American: Earned consensus First-Team honors in 1952.
- Collegiate Success: Guided the Maryland Terrapins to a stellar 24-4-1 overall record. He also led the team to a 28-13 upset over National Champion Tennessee in the 1951 Sugar Bowl.
- Conference Honors: Named the Southern Conference Player of the Year in 1952.
- NFL Draft: Selected as the third overall pick in the first round of the 1953 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins.
- Professional Career: Played for the Washington Redskins (1953–1954), the Ottawa Rough Riders (1955), and the Pittsburgh Steelers (1956).
