Michigan Wolverines Football Jerseys That Have Been Retired
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According to Big 10 jersey expert Mark Rea, the following Michigan Wolverines football jerseys have been retired as of
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Name
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11
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Francis, Albert & Alvin Wistert: These three brothers all wore jersey #11 for Michigan. They're know for being 3 of the best tackles in Michigan history. The brothers' careers spanned from 1931 to 1949.
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47
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Bennie Oosterbaan wore Michigan Jersey # 47. He was an All-American in both football and basketball and later returned to Michigan to coach the Wolverines to 3 Big 10 titles.
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48
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Gerald Ford donned Michigan Wolverines football jersey #48 while playing both center and linebacker for Michigan. After Ford helped to lead Michigan to national championships in 1932 and 1933, Ford would later become the President of the United States in 1974.
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87
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Ron Kramer wore Michigan Wolverine jersey #87. Kramer was a 3-sport star for the Wolverines and later played 10 seasons in the NFL.
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98
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Tom Harmon won the Heisman Trophy in 1940 and led the nation in scoring in 1939 and 1940. Tom Harmon wore Michigan Wolverine jersey #98
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