The University of Michigan was established in Detroit in 1817, becoming the first public university in the Northwest Territories.
In the first game at The Big House, Michigan halfback Louis Gilbert threw for 3 touchdowns, returned a punt and a kickoff for touchdowns, made 4/5 field goals, and blocked a punt. Not bad, right?
These guys have been powered by fans from the start. The Cavaliers got their name in 1970 from Jerry Tomko, the winner of a "Name the Team" contest. His was one of more than 11,000 entries!
Since its opening in 1923, Michigan State has won 69 percent of its games played in Spartan Stadium.
Built in 1914, the "Friendly Confines" was host to Babe Ruth's alleged "called shot" during the 1932 World Series. Lights were added to the ballpark in 1988.
