Jack Scarbath, an All-American quarterback at Maryland in the 1950s, died Sunday at 90, the university announced Monday.
A Hamilton native, Scarbath played football at Poly, where former Maryland coach and president Dr. Harry C. Byrd noticed him and ultimately gave him a scholarship.
Scarbath, who also played lacrosse at Maryland, led the Terps to a 24-4-1 record in the early 1950s, including 22 straight wins and a 28-13 upset victory over defending national champion Tennessee in the 1951 Sugar Bowl. Scarbath completed his first six passes and rushed for a touchdown to end the Volunteers’ 20-game winning streak.