Northwestern and Michigan established a rivalry game trophy, named for George Jewett, the first African-American player in FBS history, the two schools announced Thursday.
An Ann Arbor native, Jewett was the first black player for both schools, beginning his career at UM before coming to @NorthwesternU to star for two years and earn his medical degree. pic.twitter.com/ytnHMswJW4
— Northwestern Athletics (@NU_Sports) February 25, 2021
Jewett attended both schools and was the first Black football player in Big Ten history. The Ann Arbor native attended UM in 1890 and 1892, where he played fullback, halfback and kicker.