[A reminder that things can get dire if you lose to Northwestern. Back in 1958 here’s what a few knuckleheads did to then-head coach Bennie Oosterbaan – a man who starred in 3 sports and dedicated his life to U-M athletics – after a loss to the Cats 60 years ago…]
In 1958, in the midst of a brutal football season and in particular, a 55-24 loss to Northwestern, some students banded together & hung a likeness of Michigan coach Bennie Oosterbaan from a tree on campus. You stupid turds. The incident is still recalled by many Michigan fans today.