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Frightening Football (1905) | This Week in Michigan Football History

This edition of #TWIMFbH goes back to the Wisconsin game in 1905. The Yostmen were still dominating on the field, and indeed putting up a point-a-minute. But this was also scary time on the field for players, and in this game, it got downright scary off the field approximately 2,000 fans at Ferry Field.

When stands don't stand (1905) | photo via U-M Bentley Historical Library
When stands don’t stand (1905) | photo via U-M Bentley Historical Library

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TWIMFbH is sponsored by Hillside Terrace of Ann Arbor. This segment can be heard on the Keybank Countdown to Kickoff and you can listen live on 1050AM in Ann Arbor & on wtka.