This month's featured hardshell is Web Chamberlin from the class of 1954. Web played three varsity seasons under Jack Faber and Al Heagy, helping Maryland to several successful seasons and two wins over Johns Hopkins. Web lives in Annapolis where he has been involved in the local community for decades, while staying involved with the game of lacrosse since his playing days in College Park.   

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What are some of your lasting memories from playing at Maryland?

"One memory that was really a tremendous thing for me was the last game of my career for Maryland.  Jack Faber named me honorary captain of the game against Johns Hopkins, and we ended up beating them. I went out on the field and the captain for Hopkins was a guy I played high school lacrosse with Emil Budnitz. And we hugged and I think we won the game 8-6."

How did you stay involved with Lacrosse after graduation?

"We had some really great players in those days in the 1950s, a lot of All-Americans. And then I went on and played club lacrosse in Annapolis. And then I was one of the founders of Washington lacrosse club. We had a number of Maryland players on our team and we were very challenging to a lot of the Baltimore teams we played against. It was a lot of fun. I also coached youth lacrosse in Severna Park. John Tillman is a good friend of mine from his days at Navy. My wife and I sponsored 77 midshipmen in 24 years while living in Annapolis, and I would say a good 70% of them were lacrosse players. Coach Tillman has found a good home and has had an outstanding career ay Maryland, and I'm proud to know him."

How much has the game evolved and changed since you played?

"I think the game is a lot faster. I think the coaching techniques have greatly evolved. But, the game was much slower and the scores were lower. I see now some of the athletic abilities of some of these kids and it's incredible. And also the opportunity to play a lot of players. We only had about 30 guys on the team, and we could only travel 25. So, the week before a game was going to be out of town, you worked your butt off to try and get on that bus."  

Why did you love being a Terp?

"We had very good teams, and it was an honor to be a member of the team at Maryland. I got to be involved in helping the team get better and win games. It's always been very important to me. Being around lacrosse at Maryland was a wonderful experience. I'll never forget it."

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