Annapolis, Maryland, is home to two very different education institutions: St. John’s College - a quirky liberal arts college known for its Great Books curriculum that happens to be one of the oldest education institutions in the New World - and the U.S. Naval Academy.
According to legend, one spring day in 1982, the Commandant of the Naval Academy got chatting with a St. John’s freshman and quipped that the Midshipmen could beat the Johnnies at any sport. The student countered, “What about croquet?” and the Annapolis Cup was born.
Fast forward 37 years and St. John’s has beaten the Midshipmen for the Cup 29 times.
Set in the heart of Annapolis, the annual croquet match has become a community-wide celebration, attracting thousands of spectators in outrageous lawn party attire.
As proud sponsors of this year’s match and official outfitters of the Johnnies, we’ve produced a limited edition Annapolis Cup collection. Available Friday, April 26th at 11am EST.
Annapolis Cup Victories:
| 2018 - Johnnies 2017 - Johnnies 2016 - Johnnies 2015 - Johnnies 2014 - Midshipmen 2013 - Midshipmen 2012 - Johnnies 2011 - Johnnies 2010 - Johnnies 2009 - Johnnies 2008 - Johnnies 2007 - Johnnies 2006 - Johnnies 2005 - Midshipmen 2004 - Johnnies 2003 - Johnnies 2002 - Johnnies 2001 - Midshipmen |
2000 - Johnnies 1999 - Johnnies 1998 - Johnnies 1997 - Johnnies 1996 - Johnnies 1995 - Johnnies 1994 - Johnnies 1993 - Johnnies 1992 - Johnnies 1991 - Midshipmen 1990 - Johnnies 1989 - Johnnies 1988 - Johnnies 1987 - Midshipmen 1986 - Johnnies 1985 - Midshipmen 1984 - Johnnies 1983 - Johnnies |
