Haverford College's last quarterback donates 55-year-old memorabilia

In 1971, David Parham played in Haverford College's final football season. 55 years later, he brought his jersey back where it belongs.

Monday, September 28, 2026

HAVERFORD, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- 55 years ago, David Parham played in Haverford College's final football season.

The year was 1971. The season culminated with a victory over long-time rival, Swarthmore.

Parham graduated in 1972, not knowing he would be the last quarterback to play a full season at the school. Later that year, the football program struggled to fill out its ranks and was discontinued.

Parham went on to have a five-decade career as a lawyer and continued to grow a friendship with his former teammate, Art Baruffi.

Together, they returned to Haverford College to donate a football, Parham's jersey, and a plaque depicting his Maxwell Award for College Player of the Week.

Baruffi is committed to supporting his long friend in Parham, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease a few years ago.

Watch the video above to see what the moment meant to them.

Haverford College, founded in 1833, excels in a variety of other sports such as baseball, lacrosse, fencing, and even squash.

Dave Beccaria, Assistant Director Of Athletics, says roughly 40% of students play a varsity sport.

To learn more about Haverford College Athletics, visit their website.

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