JOHN "Jack" SCARBATH

1930 - 2020

SCARBATH JOHN CARL SCARBATH "Jack" On December 6, 2020 John C "Jack" Scarbath passed away at his home in Rising Sun, MD surrounded by the comfort of his family. Jack is predeceased by his wife of 66 years, the former Lynn Brown, his parents and sister Dale Trapnell. He is survived by two son's, Thomas Dunn Scarbath (wife, Petra), John Blair Scarbath (wife, Mary), six grandchildren, six great grandchildren, a brother, Richard Scarbath and several nieces and nephews. Jack was born in Baltimore, Maryland on August 12, 1930, son of Carl Francis Scarbath and Ruth Dunn Scarbath. He graduated from Baltimore Polytechnic High School and attended the University of Maryland, College Park on a Charlie Keller Scholarship, with a Bachelors degree in Engineering. While Jack was at the University of Maryland, he quarterbacked the upset of the National Champion, University of Tennessee in the 1951 Sugar Bowl. He led an undefeated streak of 22 games while calling signals in 1951 & 1952. He led the nation in total offense and in yards passing. Jack was voted a unanimous first team all American by: Associated Press, United Press International, Colliers, and Look Magazine. He was runner up for the Heisman Trophy. He was named All South and All Southern Conference "Player of the Year" and was the South's "MVP" in the North/South Shrine game. He was team captain of the Senior Bowl and quarterbacked in the College All Star game. Jack was honored as being named the first "Legend of the Atlantic Coast Conference". Jack played Pro Football for the Washington Redskins, Ottawa Rough Riders and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was quarterback coach for the University of South Carolina before starting his own business John C Scarbath & Sons. Jack was inducted into the National Collegiate Hall of Fame, State of Maryland Athletic Hall of Fame and the U of M Hall of Fame. He served on the U of M Board of Regents, Hall of Fame Board, Chairman of U of M Educational Foundation and President of the MD State Hall of Fame Board. He served as a board member on the Cecil Community College Board of Directors, M & T Bank Regional Board, Northern Chesapeake Hospice Board and was appointed by the Governor as a member of the Bainbridge Development Corp. Jack also served as a Trustee of St. Agnes Church, a member of Good Shepard Church Council, as well as President of St. Patrick's Chapel Historical Society, Inc., an organization dedicated to restoring the chapel built in 1819. After retiring Jack continued to pursue his hobby of carving wild fowl. His works of art were displayed at the Liriodendron Museum, the World Competition in Long Island, NY and the Eastern Shores Waterfowl Festival. A celebration of Jack's life will be planned for a later date. A graveside service will be held for immediate family. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution can be made to St Agnes Roman Catholic Church or The Amedysis Foundation of Cecil County.A celebration of Jack's life will be planned for a later date. A graveside service will be held for immediate family. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution can be made to St Agnes Roman Catholic Church or The Amedysis Foundation of Cecil County.