Who went to Maryland? Check out these big names

Big Ten sports fans probably know that Gary Williams is a Maryland graduate. Boomer Esiason, too. But did you know David Simon, the creator of "The Wire," and Jim Henson – yes, that Jim Henson – are Terps, too? See some of the school's most notable alumni in this post.

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Jim Henson ?60, home economics
Creator, the Muppets

Connie Chung ?69, journalism
Emmy-winning journalist

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Robert Basham ?70, business administration
Co-founder, Outback Steakhouse, Bonefish Grill, Carrabba?s Italian Grill

Larry David ?70, history
Co-creator, ?Seinfeld,? ?Curb Your Enthusiasm?

David Simon ?83, undergraduate studies
Creator, ?Homicide: Life on the Street? and ?The Wire?

Kevin Plank ?97, business administration
Founder & CEO, Under Armour