About Charlie Wysocki

Charlie Wysocki took the field at Maryland Stadium on Oct. 20, 2012, and reveled in the cheers he thought would have fizzled out a long time ago. The Terps had lost their homecoming contest against North Carolina State, 20-18. But Wysocki was celebrating a homecoming of his own that day. After a 30-year hiatus, the former Terrapins football star was being welcomed back to campus as an honorary captain. With a booming voice, the announcer heralded Wysocki’s accomplishments in a Terps uniform: eight 100-yard rushing games in a single season…

“Saddle up Charlie” song -by Kevin Whitey O’Kane

In The Media

CHARLIE WYSOCKI ON THE WAY BACK

Charlie Wysocki took the field at Maryland Stadium on Oct. 20, 2012, and reveled in the cheers he thought would have…Read More

Former Terp Charlie Wysocki suing NCAA, ACC

Charlie Wysocki, who left Maryland as its leading rusher in 1981, is part of a class action suit of 43 former college…Read More

The Wysocki Creed: ‘We Are Family’

“I didn’t know how my family would react to my bringing a black friend home for dinner. I figured it would be…Read More

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Books

From Shadows To Sunshine: The Wysocki Way

Growing up, my life was all about preparation. I was that kid who lived and breathed football.

Saddle Up, Charlie: Charlie Wysocki’s Journey From Gridiron Glory Into Mental Illness

University of Maryland Athletic Hall of Fame

Inductee 2014

First team All-American 1979, 1980
Second at Maryland 17 100-yard games
All-time leader with three rushing over 200 yards
Second in program history in career rushing yards with 3,317

Testimonials

There is no sugar coating Charlie’s life, it’s been a challenge! However, Charlie is a tremendous person and I have developed a friendship with him over the past two years. Charlie has helped me personally become a more complete person and it’s been a blessing to try and learn more about him and what he has overcome in his life.

JOHN MENDOLA

Charlie worked for me in 2013. He is compassionate, friendly, and full of good ideas. He is a wonderful role model and mentor to individuals who struggle with mental illness. His unique story and success have been and will continue to be an inspiration to many.

ADAM BENDER

I am a police officer with the University of Maryland in College Park. I have worked here at UMCP since 1988. I had occasion to “meet up” with Charlie in April of 1995. We had a call for a suspicious person who wanted to watch TV in Annapolis Hall.

JERRY MARTIN

This past spring the Elizabeth HS football team was honored to have a special guest, former University of Maryland great Charlie Wysoscki. Charlie was introduced by New Jersey football legend and former NFL player Dave D’Addio.

JOHN QUINN