An interesting nugget of Michigan football lore. It starts with a story Willie Heston told radio show host Bill Flemming on WUOM's 'Hello Alumni' show in 1951. Heston explains the influence of a California teacher and U-M alumna named "Miss Daniels" on his decision to attend and play football in Ann Arbor for Yost. Check it out:
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The Wolverbear Mystery? [Solved!]
For this ep I took a quick look at interesting Michigan Football uniform changes over the years. In particular, explored is the wolverine or 'wolverbear' patch U-M wore on its uniform for most of the 1962 season. It seems to have started with the game against the Army Cadets played on October 6, 1962 in Ann Arbor.
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Russell Athletic Logo on the Jersey?
A question from Michigan Man and MVictors show viewer Craig, who asks if Michigan football ever wore the "R" Russell Athletic logo on its jersey shoulder sleeve. We consult the Uniform Timeline, and then consult the experts:
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Virtual Tour: Schembechler Hall’s Towsley Museum
I thought this quick look at the Towsley Museum in Schembechler Hall might be interesting for those who love history, but don't have the chance to make it inside. It's open weekdays from 9am-4pm and I know that eliminates the opportunity for many out of town.
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Super Collector Jon Stevens | The MVictors History Show
A special edition of the MVictors History Show, recorded in the mancave of author, super collector and historian Jon Stevens. Items include Yost Field House doors, a 1905 Ohio State-Michigan program, the vintage U-M scrapbook owned by Michigan superstar Neil Snow, and much more. Also, check out the piece of history from 1898 that made my jaw drop!
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The Deal with the 1837 Seal | MVictors History Show
On campus, on eBay and at estate sales you can still find official University of Michigan seals dated 1837. But we know that U-M was founded in 1817, so what gives?
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The MVictors History Show
Reveal your mancaves! I've been exploring the idea of a video show/podcast covering Michigan memorabilia. Here's a concept cut for you, using a few items in my personal collection as an example of how I'd like to approach this:
