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

HAVERFORD, Pennsylvania -- 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.