| 1893Michigan Wolverines football | |
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| Conference | Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the Northwest |
| Record | 7–3 (1–2 IAANW) |
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| Captain | George Dygert |
| Home stadium | Regents Field |
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| Minnesota $ | 3 | – | 0 | – | 0 | 6 | – | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wisconsin | 1 | – | 1 | – | 0 | 4 | – | 2 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Michigan | 1 | – | 2 | – | 0 | 7 | – | 3 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Northwestern | 0 | – | 2 | – | 0 | 2 | – | 5 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The1893 Michigan Wolverines football team was anAmerican football that represented theUniversity of Michigan as a member of theIntercollegiate Athletic Association of the Northwest during the1893 college football season. In its second season under head coachFrank Barbour, the team compiled a 7–3 record and outscored its opponents by a combined score of 278 to 102.[1]
The Wolverines lost three games in the middle of the season toAmos Alonzo Stagg'sChicago Maroons,Minnesota, andWisconsin, then closed the season with five consecutive victories, including victories overPurdue (46–8),Northwestern (72–6), andKansas (22–0), and a Thanksgiving Day victory (28–10) in a rematch with Chicago.[1]
| Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 7 | Detroit Athletic Club* | W 6–0 | |||
| October 14 | 4:25 p.m. | at Detroit Athletic Club* |
| W 26–0 | 150 |
| October 21 | 4:00 p.m. | atChicago* |
| L 6–10 | |
| October 28 | 3:00 p.m. | Minnesota |
| L 20–34 | |
| November 4 | Wisconsin |
| L 18–34 | 1,000 | |
| November 11 | 2:35 p.m. | atPurdue* | W 46–8 | 2,000 | |
| November 13 | atDePauw* | Greencastle, IN | W 34–0 | ||
| November 18 | Northwestern |
| W 72–6 | 800 | |
| November 25 | 3:15 p.m. | vs.Kansas* |
| W 22–0 | 3,000 |
| November 30 | 11:23 a.m. | at Chicago* |
| W 28–10 | 3,500 |
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On October 7, Michigan defeated the Deltas ofDetroit Athletic Club by a 6–0 score before a crowd of between 300 and 400 spectators atRegents Field in Ann Arbor. Left halfback Raynor Freund scored Michigan's touchdown (four points) after 16 minutes into the game, and fullbackGeorge Dygert kicked the goal from touchdown (two points). Neither team scored in the second half. Michigan's lineup in the game wasGustave Ferbert (left end), Edwin A. Murbach (left tackle), Willard W. Griffin (left guard), Charles T. Griffin (center),Frederick W. Henninger (right guard), William I. Aldrich (right tackle), Ralph W. Hayes and Walter A. Parker (right end),James Baird (quarterback), Freund (left halfback), Avery (right halfback), and Dygert (fullback).[2]
| Team | 1 | 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| •Michigan | 18 | 8 | 26 |
| Detroit Athletic Club | 0 | 0 | 0 |
On October 14, Michigan again defeated Deltas, this time by a more dominant 26–0 score. The game began at 4:25 p.m. and was played in the rain, on a muddy field, and before a small crowd of approximately 150 persons at the Detroit Athletic Club grounds inDetroit. Michigan scored four touchdowns in the first half, andGeorge Dygert kicked one goal from touchdown to give Michigan an 18-0 lead at halftime. Herman Leonard and Willard W. Griffin each scored two touchdowns in the half, including a 20-yard run by Leonard. Leonard and Griffin each scored another touchdown in the second half. Michigan's lineup in the game wasGustave Ferbert (left end),Henry M. Senter (left tackle),Frederick W. Henninger (left guard), C. H. Smith (center), W.W. Griffin (right guard), William I. Aldrich (right tackle), Mason (maybe Marsten) (right end),James Baird (quarterback), Leonard (left halfback), Raynor Freund (right halfback), and Dygert (fullback).[3][4]
On October 21, Michigan lost toChicago by a 10–6 score on the grounds at 57th Street and Ellis Avenue inChicago. Michigan's touchdown was scored byGeorge Dygert, and W. W. Griffin kicked the goal from touchdown.[5]
Michigan's lineup against Chicago wasGustave Ferbert (left end),Henry M. Senter (left tackle), W. W. Griffin (left guard), C. H. Smith (center),Frederick W. Henninger (right guard),Frank Villa (right tackle), Hayes (right end),James Baird (quarterback), Grosh and Paul (left halfback), Raynor Freund (right halfback), and Dygert (fullback).[6]
| Team | 1 | 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| •Minnesota | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| Michigan | 10 | 10 | 20 |
On October 28, Michigan lost toMinnesota, 30–24. The game began at 3:00 p.m. and was played in front of 1,000 spectators at Regents Field in Ann Arbor. Michigan's left halfback Raynor Freund scored two touchdowns, one on a 60-yard run around left end, and Hooper and Aldrich each scored one. Bartlett, a former Princeton player, started at right halfback for Michigan, but was injured and carried from the field. Dygert kicked at least one of the goals after touchdown for Michigan. Right halfback Southworth starred for Minnesota, scoring at least three touchdowns.[7][8][9]The U. of M. Daily praised Minnesota for its excellent interference and "exceedingly strong" line.[7]
When news of the victory reached the Minnesota campus, students there celebrated around a huge bonfire on the campus, executed "joyous gyrations", and toured the city, including a stop at the home of President Northrop.[9]
Michigan's lineup against Minnesota was Ferbert (left end), Aldrich (left tackle), W. Griffin (left guard), C. H. Smith (center),Frederick W. Henninger (right guard), Hooper (right tackle),Roger Sherman (right end),James Baird (quarterback) (quarterback), Raynor Freund (left halfback), Bartell (right halfback), andGeorge Dygert (fullback).[7]
| Team | 1 | 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| •Wisconsin | 18 | 16 | 34 |
| Michigan | 10 | 8 | 18 |
On November 4, Michigan lost toWisconsin by a 34–18 score at Regents Field in Ann Arbor. Michigan's captainGeorge Dygert was unable to play due to injury. Baird served as captain for the game. W.W. Griffin scored three touchdown and kicked a goal from touchdown.Gustave Ferbert scored a touchdown. Wisconsin scored six touchdowns and kicked five goals from touchdown.[10]
Michigan's lineup against Wisconsin wasGeorge Greenleaf (left end), W. W. Griffin (left tackle), James H. Hooper (left guard), C. H. Smith (center),Frederick W. Henninger (right guard),Frank Villa (right tackle),Roger Sherman (right end),James Baird (quarterback and captain),Gustave Ferbert (left halfback), Raynor Freund (right halfback), andHorace Dyer (fullback).[11]
| Team | 1 | 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| •Michigan | 22 | 24 | 46 |
| Purdue | 0 | 8 | 8 |
On November 11, Michigan defeatedPurdue by a 46–8 score. The game began at 2:35 p.m. and was played before a crowd of 2,000 persons atStuart Field inLafayette, Indiana. A large number of Michigan alumni attended the game wearing blue and yellow. W. W. Griffin scored four touchdowns. Additional Michigan touchdowns were scored byHorace Dyer,Frank Villa,Frederick W. Henninger, andGustave Ferbert. Buschman and Olin scored touchdowns for Purdue.[12][13]
Michigan's lineup against Purdue was Ferbert (left end), W. W. Griffin (left tackle), James H. Hooper (left guard), C. H. Smith (center), Henninger (right guard), Villa (right tackle), Aldrich (right end),James Baird (quarterback), Dyer (left halfback), Raynor Freund andHenry M. Senter (right halfback), andGeorge Dygert (fullback).[12]
On Monday, November 13, Michigan defeatedDePauw by a 34–0 score atGreencastle, Indiana. Michigan's captainGeorge Dygert did not play due to tonsilitis. The game was 40 minutes in length. Head coachFrank Barbour, playing at right halfback, andGustave Ferbert, playing at left halfback, each scored two touchdowns for Michigan. James H. Hooper,Frank Villa, and Willard W. Griffin each scored one touchdown. Barbour also kicked two goals from touchdown, and Griffin kicked one.[14]
Michigan's lineup against DePauw wasHenry M. Senter (left end), Hooper (left tackle), Griffin (left guard), C. H. Smith (center),Frederick W. Henninger (right guard), Villa (right tackle), William I. Aldrich (right end),James Baird (quarterback), Ferbert (left halfback), Barbour (right halfback), andHorace Dyer (fullback).[15]
The victory over DePauw concluded a successful trip to Indiana. The team returned to Ann Arbor at noon on Tuesday, November 14, and were welcomed by an enthusiastic crowd of admirers at the train depot.[16]
| Team | 1 | 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| •Michigan | 34 | 38 | 72 |
On November 18, Michigan defeatedNorthwestern, 72–6, at Regents Field in Ann Arbor. The game was played in 30-minute halves. Michigan scored 12 touchdowns (48 points). FullbackGeorge Dygert scored 42 points in the game on five touchdowns (20 points) and 11 kicks for goal from touchdown (22 points). Michigan also added two points on a safety.Gustave Ferbert andFrank Villa each scored two touchdowns, and additional Michigan touchdowns were scored by Willard W. Griffin, James H. Hooper, andJames L. Morrison.[17]
George Jewett scored Northwestern's only touchdown.[17] Jewett had previously played for Michigan and was the first African-American to play football for both Michigan and Northwestern.
Michigan's lineup against Northwestern wasHenry M. Senter (left end), Griffin (left tackle), Hooper (left guard), C. H. Smith (center),Frederick W. Henninger (right guard), Villa (right tackle), William I. Aldrich (right end),James Baird (quarterback), Ferbert (left halfback),Horace Dyer (right halfback), and Dygert (fullback).[17]
| Team | 1 | 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| •Michigan | 6 | 22 | 28 |
| Kansas | 0 | 0 | 0 |
On November 25, Michigan defeatedKansas, 22–0. The game was played before 3,000 spectators, including 500 students who traveled from Kansas, at the Fairmount Oval inKansas City, Missouri. Left tackle W. W. Griffin scored Michigan's first touchdown and kicked two goals from touchdown. Right halfbackJohn W. Hollister scored three touchdowns.[18][19]
After the game, the Michigan team was entertained in a private box at the Ninth Street Theatre and later at the Kansas City Club.[18]
Michigan's lineup against Kansas wasHenry M. Senter (left end), W. W. Griffin (left tackle), Hooper (left guard), Smith (center),Frederick W. Henninger (right guard),Frank Villa (right tackle), Aldrich (right end),James Baird (quarterback),Horace Dyer (left halfback), Hollister (right halfback), andGeorge Dygert (fullback).[18][20][21]
| Team | 1 | 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| •Michigan | 18 | 10 | 28 |
| Chicago | 0 | 10 | 10 |
On Thanksgiving Day, November 30, Michigan defeatedChicago by a 28–10 score before a crowd of 3,500 persons atMarshall Field inChicago.[22] Michigan captainGeorge Dygert remained injured and unable to play; quarterbackJames Baird served as captain in his place. The game began at 11:23 a.m. with the two coaches,Frank Barbour andAmos Alonzo Stagg, serving as referee and umpire in the first half and reversing roles for the second half.[23] Michigan scored first whenFrank Villa was pushed by his teammates across the goal line "by sheer beef and brawn".[24] W. W. Griffin kicked the goal, and Michigan led, 6–0. Michigan's second touchdown was scored by Griffin, who was also pushed across the goal line by his teammates. Griffin again kicked the goal, and Michigan led, 12–0. Villa then scored another touchdown, and Griffin again kicked the goal. Michigan led, 18–0, at halftime.[24][22]
In the second half,John W. Hollister made a 40-yard run around right end for Michigan's fourth touchdown. Griffin again kicked goal. After Michigan took a 24–0 lead, Chicago scored two touchdowns and cut the lead to 24–10.Roger Sherman then recovered a Chicago fumble and returned it for Michigan's fifth touchdown. Griffin failed to kick the goal, and Michigan led, 28–10.[24]
Michigan's lineup against Chicago wasGeorge Greenleaf (right end),Frank Villa (right tackle),Frederick W. Henninger (right guard), C. H. Smith (center), James Hooper (left guard), W. W. Griffin (left tackle),Henry M. Senter (left end), Baird (quarterback), Hollister (right halfback),Gustave Ferbert (left halfback), andHorace Dyer (fullback).[24]
| Player | Position | Games started | Hometown | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Irving Aldrich[25] | Tackle | RE (4), RT (2), LT (1), | Coldwater, Michigan | 5' 10" | 175 |
| James Baird | Quarterback | QB (10) | Chicago, Illinois | 5' 6" | 145 |
| Arthur C. Bartels[26] | Halfback | None | Wilton Center, Illinois | 5' 10" | 170 |
| Horace Dyer | Halfback | FB (3), LHB (2), RHB (1) | St. Louis, Missouri | 5' 11" | 175 |
| George Dygert | Halfback | FB (7) | Ann Arbor, Michigan | 5' 4" | 160 |
| Gustave Ferbert | End | LE (5), LHB (4) | Cleveland, Ohio | 5' 7½" | 140 |
| Raynor Spalding Freund[27] | Halfback | RHB (4), LHB (2) | Reserve, Montana | 5' 6½" | 134 |
| George Greenleaf | Quarterback | LE (1), RE (1) | Brazil, Indiana | 5' 6" | 130 |
| Charles T. Griffin | Tackle | C (1) | Kingsbury, Indiana | 5' 8" | 175 |
| Willard Wilmer Griffin | Center | LT (5), LG (4), RG (1) | Wenona, Illinois | 5' 9½ | 165 |
| Lawrence C. Grosh | Halfback | LHB (1) | Toledo, Ohio | 5' 9" | 150 |
| Ralph W. Hayes[28] | End | RE (2) | Galva, Illinois | 6' 1½" | 187 |
| Frederick W. Henninger | Guard | RG (9), LG (1) | Barberton, Ohio | 5' 10½" | 175 |
| John W. Hollister | Halfback | RHB (2) | Beloit, Wisconsin | 5' 8" | 163 |
| James H. Hooper | Guard | LG (5), RT (1), LT (1) | Butte, Montana | 6' 2½" | 210 |
| Heman B. Leonard | Halfback | LHB (1) | Bloomington, Illinois | 5' 8" | 155 |
| James L. Morrison | Tackle | None | Morrisonville, Illinois | 5' 11" | 170 |
| Louis P. Paul | Halfback | None | Massillon, Ohio | 5' 11" | 160 |
| Henry M. Senter | End | LE (4), LT (2) | Houghton, Michigan | 5' 11" | 157 |
| Roger Sherman | End | RE (2) | Chicago, Illinois | 5' 7" | 145 |
| C.H. Smith | Center | C (9) | 5' 10 | 230 | |
| Giovanni R. "Count" Villa | Tackle | RT (7) | Walla Walla, Washington | 5' 7" | 195 |
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