The College Football History of Maryland Terrapins Washington Post Edition

THE CLOCK RUNS down at Tulane Stadium, the Terrapins driving hard, every yard a battle. The line surges … the quarterback fires … TOUCHDOWN! The crowd erupts, helmets clash, fans leap to their feet — Maryland caps a perfect 1951 season with a Sugar Bowl win over Tennessee! Decades of hard work and Big Jim Tatum’s coaching genius have brought the Terrapins to the pinnacle. 

Follow the story of the Maryland Terrapins football program through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports dating back to the team’s earliest days in 1892. This edition charts the Terrapins’ history — exactly as it was reported at the time.

Featuring:

– The thriving 1950s under legendary coach Big Jim Tatum, including the perfect 1951 season capped with a Sugar Bowl win over Tennessee
– Retroactive recognition as national champions by several selectors, and the 1953 claimed national title with another flawless season
– Spells of success in the 1970s and 1980s, including three straight ACC conference titles in each decade
– Iconic games, memorable players, and defining moments that shaped the program
– Coverage as reported by sports journalists of the day, bringing each victory and challenge to life

Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to transform it into a unique keepsake. Whether for a lifelong Terrapins fan, a college football history enthusiast, or someone who remembers the triumphs firsthand — this is more than a gift. It’s a piece of Maryland Terrapins football history, preserved exactly as it was experienced and ready to be relived.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.

Origin: Printed in the UK

Cover: Hardback

Size: Tabloid (29.8 cm x 36.4 cm)

Pages: 150+

Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.