Just heard back from Greg Kinney at the Bentley Library [who also contributed to the great book ‘Michigan: Champions of the West] on the unidentified player in the 1969 Michigan football team photo. He’s satisfied with our findings and as a good archivist, did a little confirmation on his own. Here’s what Mr. Kinney shared with me: Thanks for the update on the 1969 football team photo. I’ve added Ed Woolley to the photo caption and roster database for 1969. He wore #96 and and that certainly appears to be the outline on his jersey in the 69 photo. He was not listed in the numerical roster in the 1969 media guide but is in the alphabetical listing and bio section. He switched from defensive end to tackle for his senior year, but did not letter. He is not listed in the game program rosters either. And in digging around site contributor Lew found this little ditty on Woolley, turns out his daughter was a member of the USA Field Hockey team. Here’s Abbey Woolley’s bio along with a salute to her dad whom she listed as the most influential in her athletic career, she added “He was a great athlete and a football player at the Univ. of Michigan.” I pledge I will keep fighting for truth, justice and…

Thanks to MVictors reader Don who helped name the missing player I found in the 1969 team photo [original post]. Per Don, it’s Ed Woolley from Pitman, New Jersey who in 1969 was a senior Defensive End under Bo. A quick scan of the 1968 team photo has Ed Woolley identified and it looks to me like Don nailed it. Judge for yourself: Turns out reader “Don” is Don Eaton, a former player and M Man who played under Bo. And it looks like he had some help. Here’s what Mr. Eaton sent to me: “I was a freshmen on the 1969 team. Freshmen were not part of the varsity team at that time. We served as demo-players throughout the weeks of practice. My close friend, Tom Weinmann, who sustained a career ending injury in 1968 actually identified Ed.” Many thanks to Don and to Tom. I’ve contacted the Bentley Library and requested they update the team photo. We can see Woolley’s career stats which include a few tackles during the 1968 season. Not sure why he didn’t see game action under Bo but that said, you’ve got to respect any student that is associated with the football program, whether they see game action or not.

Suggest you celebrate by opening the gifts in your black stockings in the morning, head to a late brunch then get over to Crisler for the 4pm tip against Illinois. Rose will be honored at halftime then sign for fans after the game along with some current players. Dig it!!