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Michigan Winged
Helmet
Who was responsible for designing the football helmets for the
University of Michigan football team?
Michigan's famed winged football helmet dates back to 1938, when Fritz
Crisler arrived from Princeton University with his penchant for detail
and style.
"Michigan had a plain
 black helmet and we wanted to dress it up a
little," Crisler recalled. "We added some color (maize and blue) and
used the same basic helmet I had designed at Princeton."
There was one other consideration. Fritz thought this unique helmet
could be helpful to his passers as they tried to spot their receivers
downfield. "There was a tendency to use different-colored helmets just
for receivers in those days, but I always thought that would be as
helpful for the defense as for the offense," offered the former
Wolverine football coach and athletic director.
Michigan Fight Song
Now for a cheer they are here, triumphant!
Here they come with banners flying,
In stalwart step they're nighing,
With shouts of vict'ry crying,
We hurrah, hurrah, we greet you now,
Hail!
Far we their praises sing
For the glory and fame they've bro't us
Loud let the bells them ring
For here they come with banners flying
Far we their praises tell
For the glory and fame they've bro't us
Loud let the bells them ring
For here they come with banners flying
Here they come, Hurrah!
Hail! to the victors valiant
Hail! to the conqu'ring heroes
Hail! Hail! to Michigan
the leaders and best
Hail! to the victors valiant
Hail! to the conqu'ring heroes
Hail! Hail! to Michigan,
the champions of the West!
We cheer them again
We cheer and cheer again
For Michigan, we cheer for Michigan
We cheer with might and main
We cheer, cheer, cheer
With might and main we cheer!
Hail! to the victors valiant
Hail! to the conqu'ring heroes
Hail! Hail! to Michigan,
the champions of the West!
Capacity of Michigan Stadium
What is the seating capacity of Michigan Stadium?
Michigan Stadium completed in 1927 at a cost in excess of $950,000,
originally had seating available for 72,000 fans. Numerous renovations
and additions over the years have increased the seating to the current
107,501 capacity.
The Wolverines played their first game at Michigan Stadium on October 1,
1927, defeating Ohio Wesleyan, 33-0. The stadium dedication game was
played on October 22, 1927, with U-M defeating Ohio State 21-0. Michigan
will enter the 2000 season with a 327-101-15 won-lost record in its 443
Michigan Stadium games.
Field is 360 x 160 feet. A natural surface made of prescription athletic
turf was installed in 1991 when the field was lowered 3-1/2 feet to
allow better sightlines for fans in lower rows.
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