Jack Heise

John Irvin "Jack" Heise, Jr. (pronounced HI-zee; December 13, 1924 – October 5, 2009) was an important benefactor of the University of Maryland.

[2] Over a 60-year period, Heise attended almost every home and road Maryland football and basketball game,[2] and his avid fanhood earned him the nickname "Mr.

"[5] The Baltimore Sun wrote, "In an era in which other schools' boosters often become best known for trying to unseat struggling coaches, Mr. Heise was relentlessly positive.

[2] He donated significant contributions to the school and was a member of the Terrapin Club Lifetime Giving Society for donors of at least $250,000.

[2] After his death, the football team honored his memory by wearing Heise's initials on their helmets for the remainder of the 2009 season.