Larry David, actor, writer
John P. Johnson / Associated Press

Larry David, creator of TV's "Seinfeld" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm," graduated from UM in 1970 with degrees in history and business.

Larry David, creator of TV's "Seinfeld" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm," graduated from UM in 1970 with degrees in history and business.

(John P. Johnson / Associated Press)
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Dominique Dawes, Olympic gymnast
Monica Lopossay / Baltimore Sun

Gold-medal-winning gymnast Dominique Dawes is a member of the class of 2002. Now retired, she was a 10-year member of the U.S. national gymnastics team and part of the 1996 "Magnificent Seven."

Gold-medal-winning gymnast Dominique Dawes is a member of the class of 2002. Now retired, she was a 10-year member of the U.S. national gymnastics team and part of the 1996 "Magnificent Seven."

(Monica Lopossay / Baltimore Sun)
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Boomer Esiason, NFL quarterback
Charles Eckert / Baltimore Sun

Former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Boomer Esiason, now a CBS football analyst, honed his football skills at UM, graduating in 1984.

Former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Boomer Esiason, now a CBS football analyst, honed his football skills at UM, graduating in 1984.

(Charles Eckert / Baltimore Sun)
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Ralph Friedgen, football coach
Rafael Suanes-US Presswire
Ralph Friedgen, UM '70, led the Terps to an overall 75-50 record from 2001-2010, including a 4-3 record in bowl appearances.
Ralph Friedgen, UM '70, led the Terps to an overall 75-50 record from 2001-2010, including a 4-3 record in bowl appearances. (Rafael Suanes-US Presswire)
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Jim Henson, muppeteer
Baltimore Sun

Muppet mastermind Jim Henson graduated from the University of Maryland with a B.S. in home economics in 1960. Henson died in 1990.

Muppet mastermind Jim Henson graduated from the University of Maryland with a B.S. in home economics in 1960. Henson died in 1990.

(Baltimore Sun)
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