Since the Wolverines are in the Top 25 again, does that mean we have to stop with the Appalachian State jokes? No? Ok, good. I didn't think so.But hey, Michigan now has company with Minnesota losing to North Dakota State. Maybe it's a good thing my dad isn't around to see it. He went to Minnesota. Besides, most of the Gophers I know at least saw this one coming.
On a much more serious note, Willis Ward was the first black football player to play for Michigan in 40 years. He helped the Wolverines win two national titles and in 1933 was honorable mention All-American at right end. In 1934, Georgia Tech refused to play against a black player and despite numerous protests Michigan benched Ward. The Wolverines won anway, 9-2. Courtesy the Bentley Historical Library (photo BL001108), the University of Michigan.
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