Historic Photos of University of Michigan Football
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The images in this book, Historic Photos of University of Michigan Football, depict 100 years of gridiron action and the players and coaches who competed on three historic fields. The first football team at the University of Michigan was established in 1879. From winning the first-ever Tournament of Roses game, to back-to-back national championships, Michigan football created an unparalleled tradition during its first century.
Selected from the extensive collection at the University of Michigan’s Bentley Historical Library, the dramatic photos in this volume include rarities from games in the early 1900s, classic showdowns between Michigan and Ohio State, and All-American athletes such as the first Michigan Wolverine to win the Heisman Trophy. In vivid black and white, the first hundred years of Michigan football unfold in these remarkable images of the players, coaches, and fans.
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Historic Photos of University of Michigan Football - Michelle O'Brien
Turner Publishing Company
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Historic Photos of University of Michigan Football
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This book or any part thereof may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher.
Library of Congress Control Number: 2008901708
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Printed in the United States of America
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Table of Contents
Title Page
Copyright Page
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
PREFACE
THE BEGINNINGS OF MICHIGAN FOOTBALL - (1879–1926)
THE KIPKE-CRISLER YEARS - (1927–1947)
STAR PLAYERS TURN COACH - (1948–1968)
THE BO ERA BEGINS - (1969–1979)
NOTES ON THE PHOTOGRAPHS
e9781618586988_i0004.jpgSeen here during his last season as Michigan’s head coach, Fielding Yost, at far left, holds the attention of his assistants, including several former University of Michigan players who themselves had turned to coaching—Elton Wieman, kneeling at immediate right of Yost; Harry Kipke, in the white shirt; and Jack Blott, kneeling at left of Kipke. Wieman and Kipke would become head coaches at Michigan.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
With the exception of cropping images where needed and touching up imperfections that have accrued over time, no other changes have been made to the photographs in this volume. The caliber and clarity of many photographs are limited by the technology of the day and the ability of the photographer at the time they were made.
This volume, Historic Photos of University of Michigan Football, is the result of the cooperation and efforts of many individuals, organizations, and corporations. It is with great thanks that we acknowledge the valuable contribution of the Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan, for its generous support.
We would also like to thank the following individuals for valuable contributions and assistance in making this work possible:
Dr. Mark Looker
James O’Brien
PREFACE
The photographs in this collection follow the University of Michigan football program from its birth through the first hundred years of its history. With inspirational coaches leading the Michigan Wolverines through countless battles on the gridiron, and with players giving it their all while fighting for victory in a growing sport, the early teams represented something greater than themselves: the University of Michigan, the first school west of Pennsylvania to establish a football team.
As the university grew and the world changed, so too did the football program, persisting through social and political upheaval. While the Depression brought turmoil to most of the United States, the program continued, bringing opportunities for young men to work and learn. Many former players were among the valiant young soldiers who fought in the two world wars; several returned to play again at Michigan.
After World War II, the increasing complexity of the game and its heightened popularity created new possibilities for players and more excitement for fans. Students bustled around campus in anticipation of each Saturday match. Then as now, the colors Maize and Blue lived not only through the players who wore the Michigan jersey and donned the winged helmet but through all those who cheered for the Wolverines each season. Whether in victory or defeat, the Michigan football team carried the pride of the university onto the field every game.
A variety of stages have showcased Michigan football over the decades. The first on-campus field, Regents, was maintained by the student association, and all of Michigan’s outdoor athletics were played on this single field. As time went on and the football program grew with the rest of the university, expansion became necessary, so the land for Ferry Field was donated to the school. The Wolverines played at Ferry Field until there were more Michigan fans than seats. When the school approved the building of the Big House,
Michigan Stadium, coach and athletic director Fielding Yost made sure the design allowed for future expansion. Just as he had anticipated, Michigan fans flocked to the new facility in ever increasing numbers.
But it didn’t stop there. A new stage—television—brought Michigan football to an even wider audience beginning with the first televised game in the 1940s. From that point on, Michigan fans throughout the nation could join in the spirit of watching and cheering the Wolverines in their gridiron clashes at the Big House and elsewhere.
Michigan has spawned many football legends, from