October 17, 1947 –Â Detroit, Michigan – Ron Johnson, a University of Michigan running back, came into this world. How good was Ron Johnson? Well, his Michigan teammates voted him as their MVP twice and also selected him as one of their captains for the 1968 season. Mr Johnso was the first African-American in Wolverine
On October 10, 1922, Mervin “Merv” Pregulman was born in Lansing, Michigan. His football career spanned the golden age of “Iron Men” and was interrupted by heroic military service during World War II. College Career and Accolades Pregulman was a paragon of versatility for the University of Michigan Wolverines from 1941 to 1943, playing under
College Career William Ernest “Bill” Hewitt forged his reputation as a “hard-headed, fleet-footed” player at the University of Michigan from 1929 to 1931. While his play would define his pro career as an end (an early version of a tight end/defensive end), Hewitt was a versatile contributor for the Wolverines. In his senior season, he
October 7, 1976 – was the birth anniversary of Charles Woodson, a cornerback from the University of Michigan. The footballfoundation.org website informs us that Woodson is the only primarily defensive player to have ever won the Heisman Trophy. Woodson was a two-time First-Team All-American player for the Wolverines and played on the 1997 Michigan National
“The Leaders and Best” isn’t just a fight song lyric; it’s a statement of fact when you look at the history of the Michigan Wolverines! With one of the longest and most decorated football traditions in the nation, Ann Arbor has produced an unparalleled number of gridiron legends, from the early dominance of Fielding Yost
Dive into the history books and discover the gridiron milestones that happened on October 5! This date has hosted some truly unforgettable moments in American football, from incredible college football records being shattered to the stunning NFL comebacks that left fans speechless. Whether it’s a Hall of Fame coach making history, a massive fourth-quarter rally,