It’s taken more than 134 years for the Michigan Wolverines to develop one of college football’s most celebrated and respected programs. Nine-hundred and fifteen victories, 42 Big Ten titles and 11 claimed national championships later; Michigan is recognized as nothing short of NCAA royalty.
And for decades, its winged helmet and maize and blue jerseys have helped define Saturdays in a way unrivaled by most teams in the land. There have been dozens of books written about the rich heritage and proud tradition of Michigan football, yet there is always room for more. Fans and alumni just can’t get enough background when it comes to learning about “Mad Magicians” and “Harmon of Michigan.