Bo Gets Cut! (1976)

To demonstrate that Coach Harbaugh isn’t the first U-M head coach to peel and flash the washboard and the guns, here’s a look back at when his mentor Bo Schembechler did the same.  Sure, it was under different circumstances, but still:

Just in time for the polar vortex of death, here’s what the doctor ordered.  How about a look at a shirtless General Bo out for a run in the summer of 1976, as featured in the Sunday Magazine?Bo is cut! Thanks to the keen eye of Dr. Sap for spotting that on eBay, up for bid right now.   I assume this was a product of the Detroit News.

Bo’s in tip-top shape after having open heart surgery in late spring of ‘76.  

Go Bo!

3 Comments

  • Jeff Cummins

    Interesting…Bo’s sneakers are the same shade of blue as the Pumas that Dr. Billy Taylor (who had a birthday yesterday) wore. And look at Bo’s stride! Very strong, not overstriding…solid technique.