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* Jim Abbott, 1989, one-handed major-league baseball pitcher for California Angels and New York Yankees * Pete Appleton, accomplished pianist and band leader; opted for a baseball career after graduating from the University of Michigan * Steve Boros, former Detroit Tigers infielder *
Jim Burton (baseball) Jim Scott Burton (October 27, 1949 – December 12, 2013) was a middle relief pitcher who played for the Boston Red Sox in the 1975 and 1977 seasons. Listed at , , Burton batted right-handed and threw left-handed. He was born in Royal Oak, Michiga ...
, former Boston Red Sox pitcher * Mike Cervenak, former MLB infielder *
Danny Fife Danny Wayne Fife (October 5, 1949 – May 30, 2024) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Minnesota Twins in and . A three-sport standout at Clarkston High School (MI), Fife played 3 years of varsity basketball and baseball a ...
, former Major League Baseball player * Bill Freehan, former All-Star and Golden Glove catcher, Detroit Tigers * Elmer Gedeon, Major League Baseball player killed in action in World War II * Charlie Gehringer, Baseball Hall of Fame second baseman *
Rick Hahn Rick Hahn (born March 20, 1971) is an American baseball executive who serves as the Senior Vice President/General Manager of the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball. Following the 2020 season, in which the White Sox made their first post-s ...
, general manager of the Chicago White Sox * Drew Henson, played NFL football and MLB baseball * Steve Howe (baseball), former MLB pitcher * Scott Kamieniecki, former MLB pitcher * Henry Killilea (1863-1929), one of the five men who founded baseball's American League as a major league in 1899 * Barry Larkin, 1986, former Cincinnati Reds baseball player, 1995 National League MVP, Baseball Hall of Fame *
Chick Lathers Charles Ten Eyck "Chick" Lathers (October 22, 1888 – July 26, 1971) was an American baseball player. With a .383 batting average, he was the third baseman and the leading hitter on the 1909 Michigan Wolverines baseball team that finished with a ...
, former MLB infielder * Doc Lavan, former MLB infielder * Rick Leach (baseball), former MLB outfielder *
Don Lund Donald Andrew Lund (May 18, 1923 – December 10, 2013) was an American professional baseball outfielder who played in Major League Baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers (1945, 1947–1948), St. Louis Browns (1948) and Detroit Tigers (1949, 1952–19 ...
(born 1923), former backup outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers, St. Louis Browns and Detroit Tigers *Tom Lundstedt, former Major League catcher for Chicago Cubs and Minnesota Twins * Elliott Maddox (born 1947), won the 1967 Big Ten batting title with a .467 average; former player for six MLB teams * Mike Matheny, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals * Hal Morris, former MLB first baseman * Steve Ontiveros (pitcher), former MLB pitcher * Bennie Oosterbaan, former University of Michigan baseball and football player *
Slicker Parks Vernon Henry "Slicker" Parks (November 10, 1895 – February 21, 1978) was an American baseball player. He played Major League Baseball for the Detroit Tigers in 1921 and also played college baseball for the Michigan Wolverines baseball team (19 ...
, former Detroit Tigers pitcher *
Steve Phillips Stephen Francis Phillips (born May 18, 1963) is an American baseball analyst and former baseball executive. He served as the general manager of the New York Mets from 1997 through 2003. He worked as a baseball analyst for ESPN from 2005 until h ...
, former GM of the New York Mets, ESPN analyst *
J. J. Putz Joseph Jason Putz (; born February 22, 1977) is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners, New York Mets, Chicago White Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks. High school an ...
, MLB relief pitcher *
Branch Rickey Wesley Branch Rickey (December 20, 1881 – December 9, 1965) was an American baseball player and sports executive. Rickey was instrumental in breaking Major League Baseball's color barrier by signing black player Jackie Robinson. He also creat ...
, 1911, former president and general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers who integrated Major League Baseball by signing Jackie Robinson * Leon Roberts, former MLB baseball player *
Bill Roman William Anthony Roman (born October 11, 1938) is a retired Major League Baseball player who was a first baseman and pinch hitter during portions of the and seasons for the Detroit Tigers. The native of Detroit attended the University of Michigan ...
, University of Michigan team captain senior year; Detroit Tigers first baseman, 1964–65, who also was awarded the
National Medal of Technology and Innovation The National Medal of Technology and Innovation (formerly the National Medal of Technology) is an honor granted by the President of the United States to American inventors and innovators who have made significant contributions to the development ...
* Chris Sabo, former third baseman for Cincinnati Reds *
Bobby Scales Bobby Leon Scales (born October 4, 1977) is an American former professional baseball second baseman. A switch hitter who throws right-handed, Scales played for the University of Michigan and was selected by the San Diego Padres in the 14th round ...
, second baseman for the Chicago Cubs *
Brian Simmons (baseball) Brian Lee Simmons (born September 4, 1973) is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) outfielder. He played for the Chicago White Sox and Toronto Blue Jays over parts of three seasons. Career Simmons attended the University of Michigan, and in 1994 ...
, former Major League Baseball outfielder * George Sisler, first baseman for St. Louis Browns, member of Baseball Hall of Fame * Ted Sizemore, former MLB infielder *
Lary Sorensen Lary Alan Sorensen (born October 4, 1955) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher who played for the Milwaukee Brewers (1977–1980), St. Louis Cardinals (1981), Cleveland Indians (1982–1983), Oakland Athletics (1984), Chica ...
, former MLB pitcher * Dick Wakefield, former Detroit Tigers outfielder * Moses Fleetwood Walker, former professional baseball player in 1884; believed to be first African-American to play major-league baseball * Geoff Zahn, former MLB pitcher *
Bill Zepp William Clinton Zepp (born July 22, 1946), is an American former professional baseball player. A right-handed pitcher, he attended the University of Michigan and later played professional baseball for four years from 1968 to 1971, including stints ...
, former MLB pitcher


Draftees

Baseball draftees, by year, team and round from 2005 to 1965: * Chris Getz 2005, Chicago White Sox, 4th * Clayton Richard, 2005, Chicago White Sox, 8th * Derek Feldkamp, 2005, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, 9th * Jim Brauer, 2005, Florida Marlins, 9th * Michael Penn (baseball), 2005, Kansas City Royals, 11th * Kyle Bohm, 2005, Toronto Blue Jays, 16th *Jeff Kunkel, 2005, Detroit Tigers, 37th * Derek Feldkamp, 2004, Toronto Blue Jays, 41st * Jim Brauer, 2004, New York Mets, 42nd *
Brandon Roberts (baseball) Brandon Roberts (born in Akron, Ohio) is a former American football player. Early life Roberts is the youngest son of Jerry and Constance Roberts and younger brother of Brian. He attended Akron Public Schools until he entered high school. Because ...
, 2004, Cincinnati Reds, 45th * Jake Fox, 2003, Chicago Cubs, 3rd * Brock Koman, 2003, Houston Astros, 9th * Jim Brauer, 2003, Colorado Rockies, 17th * Rich Hill (baseball), 2002, Chicago Cubs, 4th *
Bobby Korecky Robert John Korecky (born September 16, 1979) is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Toronto Blue Jays. High school Korecky graduated ...
, 2002, Philadelphia Phillies, 19th * Rich Hill, 2001, California Angels, 7th *Bobby Wood, 2001, New York Yankees, 24th *
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, 2000, New York Yankees, 1st (28th pick) *
J. J. Putz Joseph Jason Putz (; born February 22, 1977) is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners, New York Mets, Chicago White Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks. High school an ...
, 1999, Seattle, 6th *
Brian Bush Brian (sometimes spelled Bryan in English) is a male given name of Irish and Breton origin, as well as a surname of Occitan origin. It is common in the English-speaking world. It is possible that the name is derived from an Old Celtic word meani ...
, 1999, Philadelphia, 12th *
Bobby Scales Bobby Leon Scales (born October 4, 1977) is an American former professional baseball second baseman. A switch hitter who throws right-handed, Scales played for the University of Michigan and was selected by the San Diego Padres in the 14th round ...
, 1999, San Diego, 14th * Mike Seestedt, 1999, Baltimore, 26th * Brian Berryman, 1998, San Diego, 7th *
J. J. Putz Joseph Jason Putz (; born February 22, 1977) is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners, New York Mets, Chicago White Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks. High school an ...
, 1998, Minnesota, 17th * Derek Besco, 1998, Detroit, 25th * Mike Cervenak, 1998, Oakland A's, 43rd *
Kelly Dransfeldt Kelly Daniel Dransfeldt (born April 16, 1975) is a former Major League Baseball shortstop for the Texas Rangers (baseball), Texas Rangers and Chicago White Sox. He is a graduate of Morris Community High School in Morris, Illinois, as a shortstop ...
, 1996, Texas, 2nd * Brian Steinbach, 1996, Milwaukee Brewers, 54th *
Brian Simmons Brian Eugene Simmons (born June 21, 1975) is a former American college and professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for ten seasons. He played college football for the University of North Caroli ...
, 1995, Chicago White Sox, 2nd * Scott Weaver, 1995, Detroit, 8th * Ryan Van Oeveren, 1995, Montreal, 26th * Matt Ferullo, 1995, New York Mets, 31st *
Heath Murray Heath Robertson Murray (born April 19, 1973) is an American former Major League Baseball player. A pitcher, Murray played for the San Diego Padres (1997 and 1999), Detroit Tigers (2001), and Cleveland Indians (2002). He played college baseball ...
, 1994, San Diego, 3rd * Ray Ricken, 1994, New York Yankees, 5th * Ron Hollis, 1994, Los Angeles, 10th * Chris Newton (baseball), 1994, Detroit, 27th *
Nate Holdren Nate or NATE may refer to: People and fictional characters * Nate (given name) *A nickname for Nathanael *A nickname for Nathaniel Organizations * National Association for the Teaching of English, the UK subject teacher association for all aspe ...
, 1993, Colorado, 16th *
Derek Jeter Derek Sanderson Jeter ( ; born June 26, 1974) is an American former professional baseball shortstop, businessman, and baseball executive. As a player, Jeter spent his entire 20-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the New York Yankees ...
, 1992, New York, 1st (6th overall) * Dennis Konuszewski, 1992, Pittsburgh, 9th *Russell Brock, 1991, Oakland, 2nd * Tim Flannelly, 1991, New York Yankees, 3rd * Jason Pfaff, 1991, Detroit, 8th * Mike Matheny, 1991, Milwaukee Brewers, 8th * Andy Fairman, 1991, Milwaukee Brewers, 24th * Dan Ruff, 1991, Detroit, 31st * Kirt Ojala, 1990, New York Yankees, 4th * Matt Morse, 1990, Minnesota, 19th * Greg Haeger, 1990, Detroit, 21st *
Greg McMurtry Gregory Wendell McMurtry (born October 15, 1967) is a former American football player. He played college football as a wide receiver for the University of Michigan from 1986 to 1989. He caught 111 passes for 2,163 yards and 15 touchdowns for ...
, 1990, Detroit, 27th *
Ross Powell Ross John Powell (January 24, 1968 – October 25, 2017) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Cincinnati Reds, Houston Astros and Pittsburgh Pirates over parts of three seasons (1993–95). A left-hander, he was l ...
, 1989, Cincinnati, 3rd * Mike Grimes, 1989, Oakland, 3rd * Tim Lata, 1989, St. Louis, 36th * John Locker, 1989, Boston, 40th * Jim Abbott, 1988, California, 1st (8th pick) * Bill St. Peter, 1988, Chicago Cubs, 7th * Mike Ignasiak, 1988, Milwaukee Brewers, 8th * Steve Finken, 1988, Los Angeles, 21st *
Mike Gillette Mike Gillette (born c. 1967) is a former American football and baseball player. He was a placekicker for the University of Michigan Wolverines football team from 1985 to 1988 and a punter for the 1988 team. He also played baseball for Michigan, ...
, 1988, Kansas City Royals, 34th * Chris Lutz, 1988, Chicago Cubs, 43rd *Tom Brock, 1988, Seattle, 46th * Mike Ignasiak, 1987, St. Louis, 4th * Jim Agemy, 1987, New York Yankees, 51st *
Casey Close Casey Richard Close (born October 21, 1963) is a former American baseball player and sports agent. University of Michigan Close was born in Columbus, Ohio and graduated from Worthington High School before attending the University of Michigan on ...
, 1986, New York Yankees, 7th * Hal Morris, 1986, New York Yankees, 8th * Dan Disher, 1986, Seattle, 10th * Scott Kamieniecki, 1986, New York Yankees, 14th (& 1985 by Brewers − 16th) * David Karasinski, 1986, Atlanta, 42nd * Barry Larkin, 1985, Cincinnati, 1st (4th pick) * Mike Watters, 1985, Los Angeles, 2nd * Dan Disher, 1985, Detroit, 27th * Gary Wayne, 1984, Montreal, 4th * Gary Grant (basketball), 1984, Milwaukee Brewers, 16th * Bill Shuta, 1984, Detroit, 34th * Rich Stoll, 1983, Montreal, 1st (14th pick) * Chris Sabo, 1983, Cincinnati, 2nd * Dave Kopf, 1983, Chicago Cubs, 3rd * Jeff Jacobson (baseball), 1983, Baltimore, 11th * Gary Wayne, 1983, Oakland, 23rd * Steve Ontiveros (pitcher), 1982, Oakland, 2nd * Tony Evans, 1982, Cincinnati, 6th * Jim Paciorek, 1982, Milwaukee Brewers, 8th *John Young, 1982, Detroit, 19th * Jeff Jacobson (baseball), 1982, Detroit, 27th * Scot Elam, 1981, Toronto, 10th * Jim Paciorek, 1981, Cleveland, 14th * Gerry Hool, 1981, Toronto, 15th * Mark Clinton, 1981, Houston, 17th *
George Foussianes George may refer to: People * George (given name) * George (surname) * George (singer), American-Canadian singer George Nozuka, known by the mononym George * George Washington, First President of the United States * George W. Bush, 43rd President ...
, 1980, Detroit, 36th * Rick Leach (baseball), 1979, Detroit, 1st (13th pick) * Steve Howe (baseball), 1979, Los Angeles, 1st (16th pick) * Steve Perry, 1979, Los Angeles, 1st (25th pick) *
George Foussianes George may refer to: People * George (given name) * George (surname) * George (singer), American-Canadian singer George Nozuka, known by the mononym George * George Washington, First President of the United States * George W. Bush, 43rd President ...
, 1979, Montreal, 28th * Mike Parker (baseball), 1978, San Diego, 8th * Rick Leach, 1978, Philadelphia, 24th * David Chapman, 1978, Texas, 37th *
Lary Sorensen Lary Alan Sorensen (born October 4, 1955) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher who played for the Milwaukee Brewers (1977–1980), St. Louis Cardinals (1981), Cleveland Indians (1982–1983), Oakland Athletics (1984), Chica ...
, 1976, Milwaukee Brewers, 8th *
Dick Walterhouse Dick, Dicks, or Dick's may refer to: Media * ''Dicks'' (album), a 2004 album by Fila Brazillia * Dicks (band), a musical group * ''Dick'' (film), a 1999 American comedy film * "Dick" (song), a 2019 song by Starboi3 featuring Doja Cat Names ...
, 1976, Pittsburgh, 19th * Chuck Rogers, 1975, Chicago Cubs, 8th * Tom Joyce (baseball), 1975, Chicago White Sox, 27th * James (Randy) Hackney, 1975, Chicago Cubs, 29th * John Lonchar, 1974, Minnesota, 7th * Mark Crane, 1973, Philadelphia, 13th * Tom Kettinger, 1973, Pittsburgh, 30th *
Tom Lundstedt Thomas Robert Lundstedt (born April 10, 1949), is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues primarily as a catcher from 1973 to 1975. He played at Prospect High School in Mt. Prospect, Illinois and the University of ...
, 1970, Chicago Cubs, 1st * John Hurley (baseball), 1969, Minnesota, 1st * Glen Redmon, 1969, Chicago White Sox, 19th * Geoff Zahn, 1968, Los Angeles, 5th * Elliott Maddox, 1968, Detroit, 1st * Steve Evans (baseball, born 1940s), 1968, St. Louis, 1st * John Hurley (baseball), 1968, Detroit, 2nd * Dave Renkiewicz, 1968, Chicago White Sox, 4th * Gerald Christman, 1968, San Francisco, 6th * Nikola Radakovik, 1967, Houston, 2nd * Geoff Zahn, 1967, Boston, 5th *
Bill Zepp William Clinton Zepp (born July 22, 1946), is an American former professional baseball player. A right-handed pitcher, he attended the University of Michigan and later played professional baseball for four years from 1968 to 1971, including stints ...
, 1967, Boston, 7th * Leslie Tanona, 1967, Detroit, 4th *
Keith Spicer Keith Spicer (born March 6, 1934) is a Canadian academic, public servant, journalist and writer. Between 1970 and 1977, Spicer was the first Commissioner of Official Languages of Canada. Education Spicer holds a BA in Modern Languages (French a ...
, 1967, Minnesota, 18th * Geoff Zahn, 1967, Detroit, 2nd * Dave Renkiewicz, 1967, Chicago White Sox, 6th * John Hurley (baseball), 1967, Chicago White Sox, 15th *
Bob Reed (football) Robert Reed Jr. (February 23, 1943 – September 1, 2009) was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at Tennessee State University and was drafted in ...
, 1966, Washington, 2nd * Richard Schryer, 1966, Chicago White Sox, 6th * Robert Gilhooley, 1966, Detroit, 3rd * Nikola Radakovik, 1966, Kansas City A's, 10th * Chandler Simonds, 1966, Detroit, 12th * Ted Sizemore, 1966, Los Angeles, 15th *
Cazzie Russell Cazzie Lee Russell (born June 7, 1944) is an American former professional basketball player and coach. An NBA All-Star, he was selected by the New York Knicks with the first overall pick of the 1966 NBA draft. He won an NBA championship with ...
, 1966, Kansas City A's, 27th * Geoff Zahn, 1966, Chicago White Sox, 34th *
Bob Reed (football) Robert Reed Jr. (February 23, 1943 – September 1, 2009) was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at Tennessee State University and was drafted in ...
, 1966, Detroit, 2nd * Richard Schryer, 1966, Los Angeles, 2nd *
Bill Zepp William Clinton Zepp (born July 22, 1946), is an American former professional baseball player. A right-handed pitcher, he attended the University of Michigan and later played professional baseball for four years from 1968 to 1971, including stints ...
, 1966, Detroit, 8th *
Bob Reed (football) Robert Reed Jr. (February 23, 1943 – September 1, 2009) was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at Tennessee State University and was drafted in ...
, 1965, Detroit, 4th * Carl Cmejrek, 1965, Baltimore, 24th *
Bill Zepp William Clinton Zepp (born July 22, 1946), is an American former professional baseball player. A right-handed pitcher, he attended the University of Michigan and later played professional baseball for four years from 1968 to 1971, including stints ...
, 1965, Milwaukee Braves, 33rd * Dan Fife, ????, Detroit, 2nd * Michael Elwood, 1972, California Angels, 5th * Leon Roberts, ????, Detroit, 10th


Basketball (men's)

* Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman, played from 2014–18, second all-time UM men's basketball player in games played (144) * Lester Abram, played from 2002–07, first three-time UM men's basketball captain * Maceo Baston, played from 1994–1997, basketball player * Max Bielfeldt, played from 2011–15, UM men's basketball Sixth Man of the Year his senior season (2014–15) *
LaVell Blanchard LaVell DeAaron Blanchard (February 23, 1981) is an expatriate American professional basketball player who most recently played for the 9 de Julio de Río Tercero of the Liga Nacional de Básquet. He has previously played in several leagues in Brazi ...
, played from 1999–2003, Big Ten Conference Men's Basketball Freshman of the Year in 2000 and the first UM men's basketball player to lead the team in scoring an rebounding for four straight seasons. *
Ignas Brazdeikis Ignas Brazdeikis (born January 8, 1999) is a Lithuanian-Canadian professional basketball player for Žalgiris Kaunas of the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL) and the EuroLeague. He played college basketball for the Michigan Wolverines. He has ...
, played from 2018–19, Big Ten Conference Men's Basketball Freshman of the Year and finalist for the Karl Malone Award in 2019 * Wayman Britt, played from 1972–76, UM men's basketball annual "Outstanding Defensive Player" is named for Britt *
Bill Buntin William L. Buntin (May 5, 1942 – May 9, 1968) was an American basketball player. He played collegiately for the University of Michigan and in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Buntin died of a heart attack at age 26. College career Bun ...
, played from 1963–1965, All-American, U-M record with 58 double-doubles * Trey Burke, played from 2012–13 professional basketball player *
M. C. Burton Jr. Memie Clifton "M.C." Burton Jr. (born September 3, 1937 in Blytheville, Arkansas) is a retired American basketball player and medical doctor. In 1959, he became the first player in the history of the Big Ten Conference to lead the conference in ...
, played from 1956–59, was named All-America, All-Big Ten and team MVP during his senior season. Burton turned down an NBA contract offer from the Detroit Pistons to continue his studies at UM and earned his medical doctorate in 1963. He is a member of the UM Hall of Honor. *
Demetrius Calip Demetrius Calip (November 18, 1969 – February 5, 2023) was an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA. Born in Flint, Michigan, he helped the University of Michigan Wolverines to the 1989 Men's Division ...
, played from 1987–1991, member of the UM team that captured the 1989 NCAA Division I Championship and led all UM players in scoring during his senior season (20.5 PPG). * John Clawson, played from 1963–66, was a member of two UM teams that made it to the NCAA Final Four and represented the United States men's national basketball team during the
1967 FIBA World Championship The 1967 FIBA World Championship was the 5th FIBA World Championship, the international basketball world championship for men's teams. It was hosted by Montevideo, Uruguay from 27 May to 11 June 1967. Venues Competing nations Competition form ...
,
1967 Pan American Games The 1967 Pan American Games were held in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, from July 23 to August 6, 1967. Winnipeg was chosen as host of the Pan American Games on its second try. It first bid for the 1963 Games at the 1959 PASO meeting in Chicago ...
and the
1968 Summer Olympics The 1968 Summer Olympics ( es, Juegos Olímpicos de Verano de 1968), officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad ( es, Juegos de la XIX Olimpiada) and commonly known as Mexico 1968 ( es, México 1968), were an international multi-sport eve ...
, being awarded a gold medal in the latter two events. * Jamal Crawford, played from 1999–2000, professional basketball player *
Hunter Dickinson Hunter Dickinson (born November 25, 2000) is an American college basketball player for the Michigan Wolverines of the Big Ten Conference. He was named a consensus second-team All-American as a 20 year old freshman in 2021. High school career Di ...
, played from 2020–23, was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year and a second-team All-American in 2021 as well as First-team All-Big Ten in 2021 and 2023. *
Stu Douglass Stuart Williams Douglass (born March 31, 1990) is an American-Israeli professional basketball player for Maccabi Ashdod of the Israeli Premier League. He played college basketball at the University of Michigan. Douglass is known as a three-point ...
(born 1990), American-Israeli basketball player for the Israeli team Maccabi Ashdod * Henry Hallowell Farquhar, played from 1908–09, was a member of UM's first basketball team, leading them in scoring that season with 48 points. * Gary Grant, played from 1984–1988, All-American 1987–1988, professional, #15 draft pick to Seattle SuperSonics * Rickey Green, played from 1975–77, first-team All-American and runner-up for the Naismith College Player of the Year in 1977 * George Haggarty, played from 1922–25, leading scorer of the U-M men's basketball team his junior and senior season * Tim Hardaway Jr., played from 2010–13, first-team All-Big Ten (2013) *
Frank Harrigan Frank Arnold Harrigan (December 28, 1904 – July 7, 1969) was an American basketball player. As a student at the University of Michigan, he was a member of the Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team from 1925 to 1928. He was the leading s ...
, played from 1924–27, first player in Michigan basketball history to score over 100 points in three consecutive seasons * Manny Harris, played from 2007–2009, professional basketball player * Juwan Howard, played from 1991–1993, "Fab Five" member, professional basketball player * Phil Hubbard, played from 1975–79, won a gold medal as a member United States men's basketball team during the
1976 Summer Olympics Events January * January 3 – The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights enters into force. * January 5 – The Pol Pot regime proclaims a new constitution for Democratic Kampuchea. * January 11 – The 1976 Phi ...
. His number 35 was retired by the U-M men's basketball team in 1989 and was inducted to the U-M Hall of Honor in 1992. *
Ray Jackson (basketball) Ray Jackson (born November 13, 1973) is an American former professional basketball player. He is most well known for his time as a member of the Fab Five with the Michigan Wolverines. College career Jackson was part of the famed University of ...
, played from 1991–1994, "Fab Five" member, former professional basketball player * Jimmy King, played from 1991–1994, "Fab Five" member, former professional basketball player *
C. J. Kupec Charles Jerome "C. J." Kupec (born January 16, 1953) is a former American basketball small forward in the National Basketball Association for the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets. He also was a member of the Olimpia Billy Milano, Squibb C ...
, played from 1972–75, was the first U-M men's basketball player named team captain in consecutive seasons * Caris LeVert, played from 2012–16, named the U-M's Steve Grote Hustle Award and Rudy Tomjanovich Most Improved Player in 2014 * Tony Peyton, (1922–2007), last surviving member of the original Harlem Globetrotters *
Jordan Poole Jordan Anthony Poole (born June 19, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He attended Rufus King High School in Milwaukee and La Lumiere School in La Porte, ...
, * Richard Rellford (born 1964), basketball player * Glen Rice, basketball player; Most Outstanding Player of the 1989 men's basketball Final Four; holds NCAA record for most total points in a single NCAA tournament, with 184 *
Bernard Robinson (basketball) Bernard Gregory Robinson, Jr. (born December 26, 1980) is an American former professional basketball player who played 3 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the Charlotte Bobcats and New Jersey Nets. Career After a career at ...
, basketball player * Rumeal Robinson, basketball player 1987–1990 * Jalen Rose, played from 1991–94, "Fab Five" member, professional basketball player *
Cazzie Russell Cazzie Lee Russell (born June 7, 1944) is an American former professional basketball player and coach. An NBA All-Star, he was selected by the New York Knicks with the first overall pick of the 1966 NBA draft. He won an NBA championship with ...
, played from 1964–66, basketball player * Maurice Taylor, basketball player * Rudy Tomjanovich, played from 1966–1970, basketball player and coach *
John Townsend (basketball) John Frederick "Jake" Townsend Sr. (September 20, 1916 – December 4, 2001"John Townsend Sr. had been attorney, former professional basketball player". ''The Indianapolis Star''. December 6, 2001. C10.) was an American basketball forward and cen ...
, played from 1936–38, All-American * Robert Traylor, basketball player * Chris Webber, played from 1991–93, "Fab Five" member, professional basketball player, first overall pick in the 1993 NBA Draft


Basketball (women's)

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Trish Andrew Trish Andrew (born c. 1971) is an American former basketball player. She played college basketball at the University of Michigan from 1989 to 1993. She holds the Michigan Wolverines women's basketball records for, single-season rebounds (311), ...
, (born c. 1971) UM record holder for rebounds and blocks *
Leigha Brown Leigha Brown (born July 14, 2000) is an American professional basketball player for the AE Sedis Bàsquet of the Liga Femenina de Baloncesto. She played college basketball at Nebraska and Michigan. College career Brown began her collegiate at N ...
, (born 2000) one of five UM players to surpass 1,000-plus points and 300-plus assists. * Vonnie DeLong ée Thompson (born 1965) UM women's basketball season leader in assists (156) *
Diane Dietz Diane Dietz is a former All-American basketball player. She played for the University of Michigan from 1979 to 1982 and is the school's second all-time scoring leader with 2,076 points. She also set the Big Ten Conference single-game scoring recor ...
, UM's 2nd all-time scoring leader with 2,076 points, set Big Ten single-game scoring record with 45 points in 1982, inducted into Athletic Hall of Honor in 1996 * Katelynn Flaherty, (born 1996) all-time leading point-scorer in Michigan basketball history, man or woman, with 2,776 career-points *
Naz Hillmon Nazahrah Ansaria Hillmon (born April 5, 2000) is an American professional basketball player for the Atlanta Dream of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She played college basketball at Michigan, where she is Michigan's all-time ...
, (born 2000) first player in Michigan basketball history — man or woman — to have 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds in a career. *
Pollyanna Johns Kimbrough Pollyanna Casanga Johns Kimbrough, formerly Pollyanna Johns (born November 6, 1975) is an American former basketball player. She was born in Nassau, Bahamas, grew up in Jamaica and moved to the United States at age 13. She played for six seasons ...
, (born 1975) Jamaican-born center, led UM in scoring and rebounds three straight years, holds UM records for career shooting percentage (.552), single-season shooting percentage (.662 in the 1997–98 season), and career rebounding percentage (9.6 per game), played six season in the WNBA *
Krista Phillips Krista Lynn Phillips (born May 18, 1988) is a Canadian former basketball centre, who last played for the Dandenong Rangers of the Australian WNBL. Career Michigan Wolverines In her junior year at University of Michigan, Phillips earned her thi ...
, (born 1988) played for Team Canada in the 2012 Summer Olympics * Stephany Skrba, (born 1987) Canadian-Serbian power forward, who has played professional basketball in Europe since 2006. * Jennifer Smith, (born 1982) led the Big Ten Conference with an average of 21.3 points per game in 2003–04. *
Stacey Thomas Stacey Thomas (born August 29, 1978) is an American former professional basketball player. Career Thomas attended college at University of Michigan and graduated in 2000. She was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 1997 and Big Ten Defen ...
, (born 1978) played six season in the WNBA *Hallie Thome, (born 1996) three-time All-Big Ten first team and third all-time in UM women's basketball in scoring (2,081) and rebounding (885) and second all-time in blocks (202). *Siera Thompson, (born 1995) UM women's basketball all-time leader in games played (141), minutes played (4,776), assists (553) and free throw percentage (.897) *
Anne Thorius Anne Thorius (born November 27, 1977) is a Danish former basketball player. She played college basketball at the University of Michigan from 1997 to 2001 and holds the Michigan Wolverines women's basketball career record with 537 assists. Univers ...
, (born 1977) Danish guard who was a second-team All-Big Ten player in 1999 and 2000 * Phillis Wheatley Waters, (1898–1973), thought to be the first African American women's basketball player at UM


Football

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Jeff Backus Jeffrey Carl Backus (born September 21, 1977) is a former American football offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Michigan. He was drafted with the 18th pick in the first round o ...
, NFL football player * Ronald Bellamy, NFL football player *
Tim Biakabutuka Tshimanga "Tim" Biakabutuka (born January 24, 1974) is a former American football running back. He played college football at the University of Michigan from 1993 to 1995. He next played professional football for the Carolina Panthers of the Nat ...
, NFL football player *Grant Bowman, NFL practice-squad player * Tom Brady, 2000, Retired NFL quarterback, four-time Super Bowl MVP *
Alan Branch Alan Keith Branch (born December 29, 1984) is a former American football defensive tackle. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft and has also played for the Seattle Seahawks, Buffalo Bills, and N ...
, NFL football player * David Brandt (American football), NFL football player *
Tony Branoff Anthonios "Tony" Branoff (January 1, 1934 – December 20, 2012) was an American football player. He played at the halfback position for the University of Michigan from 1952 to 1955. He was chosen as the Most Valuable Player on the 1953 Michi ...
, halfback for University of Michigan, 1952-55 *
Steve Breaston Steven William Breaston (born August 20, 1983) is a former American football wide receiver. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan. Breaston also played for the K ...
, NFL football player * Dave Brown (cornerback), NFL football player *
Prescott Burgess Prescott Ennis Burgess (born March 6, 1984) is a former American football linebacker and special teamer. He was drafted by the Ravens in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He has had three stints with the team. He played college football at M ...
, NFL football player *
Mark Campbell (tight end) Mark Joseph Campbell (December 6, 1975) is a former American football player. He played professional football for ten seasons in the National Football League (NFL) as a tight end for the Cleveland Browns from 1999–2002, the Buffalo Bills from ...
, NFL football player * Brian Carpenter, 1982, NFL football player * Anthony Carter (American football), NFL football player *
Todd Collins (quarterback) Todd Steven Collins (born November 5, 1971) is a former American football quarterback. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the second round of the 1995 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan. Collins also played for the Kansas Ci ...
, NFL football player *
Markus Curry Markus Jamaine Curry (born April 7, 1981) is an American football cornerback during 2000s. He was originally signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2005. While in college, he played at Michigan Wolverines football. Profe ...
, NFL football player * Dan Dierdorf, 1971, sportscaster and NFL tackle; member of Pro Football Hall of Fame * Kevin Dudley, NFL football player * Tyler Ecker, NFL football player * Braylon Edwards, 2005, NFL wide receiver, 2004 winner of Fred Biletnikoff Award *
Stanley Edwards Stanley J. Edwards (born May 20, 1959) is a former American football running back. A native of Detroit, Edwards played college football at the University of Michigan from 1977 to 1981 and for six years in the National Football League (NFL) for t ...
, 1982, NFL football player * Rich Eisen, 1990, NFL Network broadcaster * Hayden Epstein (born 1980), NFL football player * Forest Evashevski, 1941, football player, head coach at Washington State and Iowa, member of
College Football Hall of Fame The College Football Hall of Fame is a hall of fame and interactive attraction devoted to college football. The National Football Foundation (NFF) founded the Hall in 1951 to immortalize the players and coaches of college football that were vote ...
* Steve Everitt, NFL football player * Jay Feely, NFL football player * Bill Flemming (LS&A), sportscaster * Larry Foote, NFL football player *
Gerald Ford Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr. ( ; born Leslie Lynch King Jr.; July 14, 1913December 26, 2006) was an American politician who served as the 38th president of the United States from 1974 to 1977. He was the only president never to have been elected ...
, 38th President of the United States *
Benny Friedman Benjamin Friedman (March 18, 1905 – November 24, 1982) was an American football player and coach, and athletic administrator. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Friedman played college football as a halfback and quarterback for the University of ...
, "Benny revolutionized football", the Bears' George Halas once said; Friedman's value was so great that Giants owner Tim Mara bought the Detroit Wolverines franchise in 1929 just so he could add him to his roster; College Football Hall of Fame and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee *
Ian Gold Ian Maurice Gold (born August 23, 1978) is a former American football player. Gold played eight seasons of professional football as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the Denver Broncos from 2000 to 2003 and 2004 to 2007 a ...
, NFL football player * Jonathan Goodwin (American football), NFL football player *
Elvis Grbac Elvis M. Grbac (born August 13, 1970) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons, most notably with the Kansas City Chiefs. He played college football at Michigan, where he won ...
, NFL football player * Brian Griese, NFL football player *
James Hall (American football) James Bradford Hall (born February 4, 1977) is a former American football defensive end. He played in the National Football League (NFL) with the Detroit Lions from 2000 to 2006 and St. Louis Rams from 2007 to 2011. Hall signed for the Lions as ...
, NFL football player * Leon Hall, NFL football player *
Jim Harbaugh James Joseph Harbaugh (; born December 23, 1963) is an American football coach and former quarterback, who is the current and 20th head football coach of the Michigan Wolverines. He played college football at Michigan from 1983 to 1986. He play ...
, 1986, NFL quarterback, former head coach of Stanford and the San Francisco 49ers, current head coach of Michigan Wolverines football team * Tom Harmon, 1941, football player; 1940 Heisman Trophy winner and sportscaster; member of College Football Hall of Fame *
David Harris (American football) David Charles Harris (born January 21, 1984) is a former American football linebacker of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Michigan. Harris was drafted by the New York Jets in the second round ...
, NFL football player *
Mercury Hayes Mercury Wayne Hayes (born January 1, 1973) is a former professional American football and Canadian football wide receiver, kickoff returner, and punt returner. He has played in the National Football League (NFL) for the New Orleans Saints and ...
, NFL and CFL football player * Tommy Hendricks, NFL football player * Dwight Hicks, NFL football defensive back * Elroy Hirsch (aka "Crazy Legs" Hirsch), football player; only Michigan athlete to letter in four sports in a single year; NFL receiver; University of Wisconsin athletic director; member of College Football Hall of Fame and Pro Football Hall of Fame *
Victor Hobson Victor Brian Hobson (born February 3, 1980) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) and an executive producer for Global Entertainment. He was drafted in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft by the New Y ...
, NFL football player *
Dick Honig Richard "Dick" Honig is a former American football official. He worked for 22 years in the Big Ten Conference (starting in 1983) and nine years in the Mid-American Conference and over 20 years as a basketball referee for the Mid-American Confer ...
, college football and basketball referee * Desmond Howard, 1992, football player, 1991 Heisman Trophy winner and Super Bowl XXXI MVP *
Aidan Hutchinson Aidan Hutchinson (born August 9, 2000) is an American football defensive end for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Michigan, where he won several awards as a senior in 2021, such as the Ted ...
, NFL football player * Steve Hutchinson (American football), NFL football player * Marlin Jackson, NFL defensive back *
Dana Jacobson Dana Jacobson (born November 5, 1971) is a host and correspondent for CBS News currently serving as a co host for ''CBS Saturday Morning''. She is also an anchor & reporter for CBS Sports and CBS Sports Network. She joined CBS News in 2015, 2 y ...
(BA 1993), sportscaster * Jon Jansen, NFL football player * George Jewett, athlete who became the first African American college football player at the University of Michigan * Ron Johnson (running back) (BUS: BBA 1969), NFL football player * Dhani Jones, 2000, NFL football player, host of ESPN's ''Timeless'' * Bennie Joppru, NFL football player *
Cato June Cato Nnamdi June (born November 18, 1979) is a former American football linebacker and high-school football coach. He was selected by the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL) in the sixth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. A 2006 ...
, NFL football player *
Alain Kashama Alain Kaleta Olony T. Kashama (born December 8, 1979) is a Canadian former football defensive end who played in the Canadian Football League and National Football League. He was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2004. He pl ...
, NFL football player * Marcus Knight, NFL football player *
Ty Law Tajuan Edward "Ty" Law (born February 10, 1974) is an American former American football, football cornerback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, primarily with the New England Patriots. He played college football a ...
, NFL football player * Jeremy LeSueur, NFL football player * Rob Lytle, NFL football player * Joe Magidsohn, football All-American * Roy Manning, NFL football player * Tim Massaquoi, NFL football player * John Maulbetsch, All-American halfback at Adrian College in 1911 and University of Michigan 1914 to 1916 * Earl Maves, NFL football player * Bill Mazer (BA) (b. 1920 Kiev, at that time a part of Russia), TV/radio personality; emigrated from former Soviet Union before his first birthday, grew up in Brooklyn, New York; during World War II, served in US Armed Forces-Air Force Transport Command in the Pacific theatre * Zoltan Mesko (BUS: BBA 2009; SOK: AM 2010), NFL football player * Les Miles, head coach of Kansas; former assistant coach at University of Michigan (1980–81); Dallas Cowboys tight ends coach (1998–2000), won National Championship at LSU in 2007 * Jamie Morris, NFL football player * John Navarre, NFL football player *
David M. Nelson David Moir Nelson (April 29, 1920 – November 30, 1991) was an American football player, coach, college athletics administrator, author, and authority on college football playing rules. He served as the head football coach at Hillsdale College ( ...
(B.S. 1942), head football coach, athletic director, and dean of the University of Delaware * Harry Newman, football All-American, Douglas Fairbanks Trophy as Outstanding College Player of the Year (predecessor of the Heisman Trophy),
College Football Hall of Fame The College Football Hall of Fame is a hall of fame and interactive attraction devoted to college football. The National Football Foundation (NFF) founded the Hall in 1951 to immortalize the players and coaches of college football that were vote ...
, NFL player *
Shantee Orr Shantee De'Shjuan Orr (born May 28, 1981) is a former American football linebacker. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football at Michigan. Orr has also played for the Houston Texans, J ...
, NFL football player * Tony Pape, NFL football player *
DeWayne Patmon DeWayne Nelson Patmon (born April 25, 1979) is a former American football player. He played as a defensive back for University of Michigan from 1997 to 2000 where he won a national championship and three Big Ten Conference championships and fo ...
, NFL football player * Dave Pearson (American football), NFL football player *
Chris Perry (American football) Raymond Christopher Perry (born December 27, 1981) is a former American college and professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for five seasons during the mid-2000s. He played college football fo ...
, NFL football player * Merv Pregulman, NFL football player *
Jay Riemersma Allen Jay Riemersma (born May 17, 1973) is a former American football tight end. He played for the University of Michigan from 1994 to 1995. He next played nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Buffalo Bills (1996–2002) ...
, NFL football player * Jon Runyan, 1995, NFL football player *
Ernest Shazor Ernest Haskel Shazor (born July 13, 1983) is a former American college and professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL) for a single season. Shazor played college football for the University of Michigan, ...
, NFL football player *
Aaron Shea Aaron T. Shea (born December 5, 1976) is a former American football tight end of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the fourth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at Michigan. Shea als ...
, NFL football player * Greg Skrepenak, NFL football player, Luzerne County (Pennsylvania) commissioner * Larry Stevens, NFL football player * Tai Streets, NFL football player * Bert Sugar (LAW: JD 1961; BUS: MBA 1961), former publisher-editor of ''Ring'' magazine *
David Terrell (wide receiver) David Terrell (born March 13, 1979) is a former American football wide receiver. After playing college football at the University of Michigan, he was selected as the eighth pick in the first round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears of ...
, NFL football player * Anthony Thomas (American football), NFL football player *
Amani Toomer Amani Askari Toomer (born September 8, 1974) is a former American football wide receiver and punt returner who played his entire career for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He registered over 1,000 receiving yards each ...
, NFL football player * Jerame Tuman, NFL football player * Irv Utz, namesake of Irv Utz Stadium (dedicated in 2011) at Washington University, where he was head baseball coach; Kelley field complex was officially renamed in his honor in 2011; member of Washington University Sports Hall of Fame, coach and administrator there for more than 16 years, also Washington University's head football coach; All-American football player at the University of Michigan * Gabe Watson, NFL football player *
Andre Weathers Andre Le'Melle Weathers (born August 6, 1976) is a former American football player. He played college football at the University of Michigan from 1995 to 1998 and was a member of the 1997 team that won the national championship. He later playe ...
, NFL football player * Tyrone Wheatley, NFL football player * Gerald White, NFL football player * James Whitley (American football), NFL football player * Stu Wilkins (born c. 1928), football player, lawyer, and businessman; played guard for the University of Michigan from 1945 to 1948; one of the leaders behind the establishment of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton * Josh Williams (American football), NFL football player *
Maurice Williams (offensive tackle) Maurice Carlos Williams (born January 26, 1979) is a former American football guard and offensive tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He pl ...
, NFL football player * Eric Wilson (linebacker, born 1962), NFL football player *
Hugh E. Wilson Hugh Edward "Gob" Wilson II (January 14, 1899 – April 6, 1962) was an American college football and college baseball coach at Louisiana Tech University and a college basketball coach at Louisiana State University. Wilson was an alumnus of ...
, head football and baseball coach at Louisiana Tech * Chuck Winters, CFL player, Grey Cup champion *Irv Wisniewski, head basketball and golf coach, assistant football coach at the University of Delaware * LaMarr Woodley, NFL football player *
Pierre Woods Pierre Woods (born January 6, 1982) is a former American football linebacker. He was signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Michigan. Early years Woods was a two-year letterman at Gle ...
, NFL football player *
Charles Woodson Charles Cameron Woodson (born October 7, 1976) is a former American football defensive back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons with the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers. He played college football at Mic ...
, 1997, NFL football player and 1997
Heisman Trophy The Heisman Memorial Trophy (usually known colloquially as the Heisman Trophy or The Heisman) is awarded annually to the most outstanding player in college football. Winners epitomize great ability combined with diligence, perseverance, and hard ...
winner *
Butch Woolfolk Harold E. "Butch" Woolfolk (born March 1, 1960) is a former American football running back and kick returner who played in college for the University of Michigan (1978–1981) and in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants ( ...
, NFL football player * Tracy Wolfson, CBS Sports reporter


Football: Consensus All-American

Michigan's Football All-Americans: 120 individual players have earned first-team All-American honors, representing 142 separate citations, including two three-time winners and eighteen two-time All-Americans. Name, position, year *
Jake Long Jake Edward Long (born May 9, 1985) is a former American football offensive tackle. He played college football at Michigan, where he was a two-time consensus All-American, and was drafted by the Miami Dolphins first overall in the 2008 NFL Dr ...
, OL, 2007 *
Jake Long Jake Edward Long (born May 9, 1985) is a former American football offensive tackle. He played college football at Michigan, where he was a two-time consensus All-American, and was drafted by the Miami Dolphins first overall in the 2008 NFL Dr ...
, OL, 2006 * Braylon Edwards, WR, 2004 * David Baas, OL, 2004 * Marlin Jackson, DB, 2004 *
Ernest Shazor Ernest Haskel Shazor (born July 13, 1983) is a former American college and professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL) for a single season. Shazor played college football for the University of Michigan, ...
, DB, 2004 * Chris Perry, RB, 2003 * Steve Hutchinson, OL, 2000 *
Charles Woodson Charles Cameron Woodson (born October 7, 1976) is a former American football defensive back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons with the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers. He played college football at Mic ...
, DB, 1997 * Jarrett Irons, LB, 1996 * Desmond Howard, WR, 1991 * Greg Skrepenak, OL, 1991 * Tripp Welborne, DB, 1990 *Tripp Welborne, DB, 1989 * John Vitale, C, 1988 * Mark Messner, DL, 1988 * John Elliot, OL, 1987 *
Garland Rivers Garland A. Rivers (born November 3, 1964) is a former professional American football defensive back who was drafted in the 1987 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played briefly for the Chicago Bears in the ...
, DB, 1986 *
Mike Hammerstein Michael Scott Hammerstein (born March 3, 1963) is a former American football player. He played college football, principally as a defensive tackle, from 1981 to 1985. He was selected as a consensus first-team All-American in 1985. He played pr ...
, DL, 1985 * Brad Cochran, DB, 1985 *
Anthony Carter Anthony or Tony Carter may refer to: Sports American football *Anthony Carter (American football) (born 1960), wide receiver * Tony Carter (running back) (born 1972), American football player * Tony Carter (cornerback) (born 1986), American footba ...
, WR, 1981–1982 * Ed Muransky, OL, 1981 * Kurt Becker, OL, 1981 * Ron Simpkins, LB, 1979 * Mark Donahue, G, 1977 * Rob Lytle, RB, 1976 * Mark Donahue, G, 1976 * Dave Brown, DB, 1974 * Dave Gallagher, DL, 1973 * Dave Brown, DB, 1973 * Paul Seymour, T, 1972 * Randy Logan, DB, 1972 * Reggie McKenzie, G, 1971 * Mike Taylor, LB, 1971 * Dan Dierdorf, T, 1970 * Jim Mandich, E, 1969 * Tom Curtis, DB, 1969 * Jack Clancy, E, 1966 * Bill Yearby, DT, 1965 * Ron Kramer, E, 1956 * Ron Kramer, E, 1955 * Alvin Wistert, T, 1949 *
Dick Rifenburg Richard Gale Rifenburg (August 21, 1926 – December 5, 1994) was an American football player and a pioneering television broadcaster for the forerunner to WIVB-TV in Buffalo. He played college football for the University of Michigan Wolverin ...
, E, 1948 * Alvin Wistert, T, 1948 * Bob Chappuis, B, 1947 * Bill Daley, B, 1943 *
Albert Wistert Albert Alexander "Ox" Wistert (December 28, 1920 – March 5, 2016) was an American football Tackle (gridiron football position), offensive tackle, Guard (gridiron football), guard and defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for th ...
, T, 1942 * Julius Franks, G, 1942 * Bob Westfall, B, 1941 * Tom Harmon, B, 1940 * Tom Harmon, B, 1939 * Ralph Heikkinen, G, 1938 *
Francis Wistert Francis Michael "Whitey" Wistert (February 20, 1912 – April 23, 1985) was an American football and baseball player. He played college football and college baseball at the University of Michigan. Wistert was the first of the three Wistert broth ...
, T, 1933 * Chuck Bernard, C, 1933 * Harry Newman, B, 1932 *
Otto Pommerening Otto Paul Pommerening (January 26, 1904 – February 1, 1992) was an American football player. A native of Ann Arbor, Michigan, he played college football as a Tackle (American football), tackle for the University of Michigan Michigan Wolverin ...
, T, 1928 * Bennie Oosterbaan, E, 1927 * Bennie Oosterbaan, B, 1926 *
Benny Friedman Benjamin Friedman (March 18, 1905 – November 24, 1982) was an American football player and coach, and athletic administrator. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Friedman played college football as a halfback and quarterback for the University of ...
, B, 1926 * Bennie Oosterbaan, E, 1925 *
Benny Friedman Benjamin Friedman (March 18, 1905 – November 24, 1982) was an American football player and coach, and athletic administrator. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Friedman played college football as a halfback and quarterback for the University of ...
, B, 1925 *
Jack Blott Jack Leonard Blott (August 24, 1902 – June 11, 1964) was an All-American football center and place kicker for the University of Michigan Wolverines from 1922–1923. He was also a baseball catcher for the Wolverines from 1922–1924. After ...
, C, 1923 * Harry Kipke, B, 1922 * John Maulbetsch, B, 1914 * Miller Pontius, B, 1913 *
Stanfield Wells Stanfield McNeill Wells (July 25, 1889 – August 17, 1967) was an All-American football player for the University of Michigan Wolverines football team from 1909-1911. He was the first in a long line of All-Americans to come out of Massillon ...
, E, 1910 *
Stanfield Wells Stanfield McNeill Wells (July 25, 1889 – August 17, 1967) was an All-American football player for the University of Michigan Wolverines football team from 1909-1911. He was the first in a long line of All-Americans to come out of Massillon ...
, G, 1910 * Albert Benbrook, G, 1909 * Adolph "Germany" Schulz, C, 1907 * Willie Heston, B, 1904 * Willie Heston, B, 1903 * Neil Snow, E, 1901 * William Cunningham, C, 1898


Golf

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Dave Barclay David Barclay (July 5, 1920 – October 28, 2009) was an American amateur golfer in the 1940s. He played for the Michigan Wolverines golf team and won the 50th annual NCAA intercollegiate golf championship held in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in June 1947 ...
, 1947 NCAA individual golf champion *
Randy Erskine Randy Erskine (born July 8, 1948) is an American professional golfer. He played as an amateur at the University of Michigan and won the 1970 Big Ten Conference championship. He turned professional in 1973 and won the Michigan Open five times betw ...
, 1970 Big Ten Conference champion, who played on the PGA Tour from 1974 to 1979 *
Johnny Fischer John W. Fischer (March 10, 1912 – May 25, 1984) was an American amateur golfer in the 1930s. Fischer was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. He won the 1932 NCAA individual golf championship and the Big Ten Conference individual championship in 1932 ...
, 1932 NCAA individual golf champion *
Chuck Kocsis Charles R. Kocsis (January 27, 1913 – May 30, 2006) was an American amateur golfer. Kocsis was introduced to the game as a caddie at the Phoenix Country Club, which is now Rogell Municipal Golf Course. One of fourteen children, he grew up in the ...
, 1936 NCAA individual golf champion * John Morse, 1980 Big Ten golf champion, who has played on the PGA Tour of Australasia, European Tour, European Tour, PGA Tour and
Champions Tour PGA Tour Champions (formerly the Senior PGA Tour and the Champions Tour) is a men's professional senior golf tour, administered as a branch of the PGA Tour. History and format The Senior PGA Championship, founded in 1937, was for many years ...
* Edward I. Schalon, 1947 and 1949 Big Ten golf champion * John Schroeder, 1968 All-American who later played on the PGA Tour and Champions Tour * Ben Smith, 1943 Big Ten golf co-champion * Gary Wiren, PGA Master Professional instructor and SPGA golfer


Gymnastics

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Syque Caesar Quazi Syque Caesar (born August 22, 1990) is a former artistic gymnast and current coach. He represented Bangladesh at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London and was a captain of the Michigan Wolverines men's gymnastics team. He was an assistant coac ...
, represented Bangladesh at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London * Chris Cameron, 2010 NCAA all-around champion *
Gilbert Larose Gilbert Larose (also known as Gil LaRose) was a gymnast who was named NCAA all-around champion for the University of Michigan in 1963 and competed for Canada in the 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics. Larose was the first University of Michigan gymnast ...
, 1963 NCAA all-around champion * Sam Mikulak, 2011 NCAA all-around champion * Elise Ray, first-team All-American, 2002, 2003, and 2004, bronze medalist at 2000 Summer Olympics *
Beth Wymer Beth Wymer (born October 5, 1972) is a former NCAA champion gymnast. While attending the University of Michigan, she won the NCAA event championship in the uneven bars three consecutive years from 1993–1995 and was a first-team All-American fou ...
, first-team All-American, 1992, 1993, 1994, and 1995


Hockey

* Red Berenson (BUS: BBA 1962, MBA 1966), retired in 2017 after 33 years as head coach of the Michigan men's hockey team * Mike Brown, San Jose Sharks * Mike Cammalleri, New Jersey Devils * Andrew Cogliano, Anaheim Ducks * Mike Comrie, New York Islanders * Andrew Ebbett, Chicago Blackhawks * Carl Hagelin, Pittsburgh Penguin *
Matt Herr Matthew Gregory Herr (born May 26, 1976) is an American former professional ice hockey forward who played for part of four National Hockey League (NHL) seasons. Playing career Herr was born in Hackensack, New Jersey,
, ice hockey forward *
Vic Heyliger Victor Heyliger (September 26, 1912 – October 4, 2006) was a National Hockey League center and the head coach of the University of Michigan ice hockey team. Career Born in Concord, Massachusetts, he attended the Lawrence Academy in Groton, Ma ...
, 1935–38, All-American * Quinn Hughes, Vancouver Canucks * Zach Hyman, Toronto Maple Leafs * Jack Johnson, Columbus Blue Jackets * Mike Knuble, Washington Capitals *
Chad Kolarik Chad E. Kolarik (born January 26, 1986) is an Americans, American former professional ice hockey Winger (ice hockey), right wing. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Columbus Blue Jackets and New York Rangers. Playing career A ...
, Phoenix Coyotes * Mike Komisarek, Carolina Hurricanes * John Madden, center for the Minnesota Wild * Al Montoya, goalie, first Cuban-American selected in NHL entry draft * Brendan Morrison, 1997, center and 17th Hobey Baker Memorial Award winner in 1997 * Eric Nystrom, 2005, Calgary Flames, now on the Nashville Predators *
Jed Ortmeyer Jed Ortmeyer (born September 3, 1978) is an American former professional ice hockey winger who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the New York Rangers, Nashville Predators, San Jose Sharks and Minnesota Wild. After his retirement he ...
, San Jose Sharks; former captain of the Wolverines; not drafted * Max Pacioretty, Montreal Canadiens * Kevin Porter, Phoenix Coyotes * John Harold "Johnny" Sherf (BA 1936), NHL player, first U.S. citizen to have his name engraved on the Stanley Cup * Steve Shields, Buffalo Sabres, San Jose Sharks * Jeff Tambellini, Los Angeles Kings * Marty Turco, NHL goaltender, Most Outstanding Player of the 1998 Frozen Four; 2006 Canadian Olympic Team selection * Aaron Ward, NHL player


Hockey draftees

Hockey draftees by team, year and round drafted, for the years 2006 to 1969: *Billy Sauer, Colorado Avalanche, 2006, 7 * Chris Summers, Phoenix Coyotes, 2006, 1 *Mark Mitera, Anaheim Ducks, 2006, 1 *Jason Bailey, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, 2005, 3 *T. J. Hensick, Colorado Avalanche, 2005, 3 * Jack Johnson, Carolina Hurricanes, 2005, 1 *
Chad Kolarik Chad E. Kolarik (born January 26, 1986) is an Americans, American former professional ice hockey Winger (ice hockey), right wing. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Columbus Blue Jackets and New York Rangers. Playing career A ...
, Phoenix Coyotes, 2004, 7 *Matt Hunwick, Boston Bruins, 2004, 7 * Mike Brown, Vancouver Canucks, 2004, 5 * Al Montoya, New York Rangers, 2004, 1 *David Rohlfs, Edmonton Oilers, 2003, 5 *Tim Cook (ice hockey), Tim Cook, Ottawa Senators, 2003, 5 *Danny Richmond, Carolina Hurricanes, 2003, 2 * Jeff Tambellini, Los Angeles Kings, 2003, 1 *Dwight Helminen, Edmonton Oilers, 2002, 8 *Jason Ryznar, New Jersey Devils, 2002, 3 *Michael Cammalleri, Los Angeles Kings, 2001, 2 *Brandon Rogers (ice hockey), Brandon Rogers, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, 2001, 4 *David Moss (ice hockey), David Moss, Calgary Flames, 2001, 7 * Mike Komisarek, Montreal Canadiens, 2001, 1 *Michael Woodford Jr., Florida Panthers, 2001, 4 *Milan Gajic, Atlanta Thrashers, 2001, 4 *Andy Hilbert, Boston Bruins, 2000, 2 *Jeff Jillson, San Jose Sharks, 1999, 1 *Craig Murray (ice hockey), Craig Murray, Montreal Canadiens, 1998, 8 *Josh Blackburn, Phoenix Coyotes, 1998, 5 *Blake Sloan, Dallas Stars, 1998 *Geoff Koch, Nashville Predators, 1998, 3 *Mike Van Ryn, New Jersey Devils, 1998, 1 * John Madden, New Jersey Devils, 1998, 11 *Andrew Merrick, Carolina Hurricanes, 1997, 7 *Josh Langfeld, Ottawa Senators, 1997, 3 *Justin Clark (ice hockey), Justin Clark, Colorado Avalanche, 1996, 9 *Sean Ritchlin, New Jersey Devils, 1996, 6 *Bubba Berenzweig, New York Islanders, 1996, 5 *Bill Muckalt, Vancouver Canucks, 1994, 9 * Marty Turco, Dallas Stars, 1994, 5 *
Matt Herr Matthew Gregory Herr (born May 26, 1976) is an American former professional ice hockey forward who played for part of four National Hockey League (NHL) seasons. Playing career Herr was born in Hackensack, New Jersey,
, Washington Capitals, 1994, 4 *Greg Crozier, Pittsburgh Penguins, 1994, 3 *Robb Gordon, Vancouver Canucks, 1994, 2 *Jason Botterill, Dallas Stars, 1994, 1 *Mike Legg, New Jersey Devils, 1993, 11 *Warren Luhning, New York Islanders, 1993, 4 *Kevin Hilton, Detroit Red Wings, 1993, 3 * Brendan Morrison, New Jersey Devils, 1993, 2 *Steven Halko, Hartford Whalers, 1992, 10 *Al Sinclair, Ottawa Senators, 1992, 6 *Tim Hogan, Chicago Blackhawks, 1992, 5 *Ryan Sittler, Philadelphia Flyers, 1992, 1 *Brian Wiseman, New York Rangers, 1991, 12 *David Oliver (ice hockey), David Oliver, Edmonton Oilers, 1991, 7 * Steve Shields, Buffalo Sabres, 1991, 5 * Mike Knuble, Detroit Red Wings, 1991, 4 * Aaron Ward, Winnipeg Jets, 1991, 1 *Dan Stiver, Toronto Maple Leafs, 1990, 8 *Patrick Neaton, Pittsburgh Penguins, 1990, 7 *Mark Ouimet, Washington Capitals, 1990, 5 *Chris Tamer, Pittsburgh Penguins, 1990, 4 *Rick Willis (ice hockey), Rick Willis, New York Rangers, 1990, 4 *Cam Stewart (ice hockey), Cam Stewart, Boston Bruins, 1990, 3 *David Harlock, New Jersey Devils, 1990, 2 *Doug Evans (ice hockey), Doug Evans, Winnipeg Jets, 1989, 7 *Ted Kramer (ice hockey), Ted Kramer, Los Angeles Kings, 1989, 7 *David Roberts (ice hockey), David Roberts, St. Louis Blues, 1989, 6 *Alex Roberts, Chicago Blackhawks, 1989, 3 *Denny Felsner, St. Louis Blues, 1989, 3 *Mike Moes, Toronto Maple Leafs, 1989, 2 *Don Stone, Detroit Red Wings, 1988, 12 *Mark Sorensen, Washington Capitals, 1988, 10 *Mike Helber, Winnipeg Jets, 1988, 9 *Joe Lockwood, New York, 1987, 3 *Bryan Deasley, Calgary Flames, 1987, 1 *Scott Sharples, Calgary Flames, 1986, 9 *Ryan Pardoski, New Jersey Devils, 1986, 8 *Brad Turner (ice hockey), Brad Turner, Minnesota North Stars, 1986, 3 *Todd Copeland, New Jersey Devils, 1986, 2 *Jeff Urban, St. Louis Blues, 1985, 9 *Mike Cusack, Philadelphia Flyers, 1985, 8 *Myles O'Connor, New Jersey Devils, 1985, 3 *Sean Baker (ice hockey), Sean Baker, Buffalo Sabres, 1984, 12 *Billy Powers, Philadelphia Flyers, 1984, 9 *Brad Jones (ice hockey), Brad Jones, Winnipeg Jets, 1984, 8 *Brad McCaughey, Montreal Canadiens, 1984, 8 *Gary Lorden, Winnipeg Jets, 1984, 6 *Jeff Norton, New York Islanders, 1984, 3 *John Bjorkman, New York, 1983, 11 *Bill Brauer, Montreal Canadiens, 1982, 12 *Pat Goff, New York, 1982, 11 *Greg Hudas, Detroit Red Wings, 1982, 7 *Todd Carlile, Minnesota North Stars, 1982, 6 *Dave Richter, Minnesota North Stars, 1980, 10 *Brian Lundberg, Pittsburgh Penguins, 1980, 9 *Paul Fricker, Hartford Whalers, 1980, 9 *Murray Eaves, Winnipeg Jets, 1980, 3 *Jeff Mars, Montreal Canadiens, 1978, 13 *Rod Pacholzuk, Washington Capitals, 1978, 13 *Dan Lerg, St. Louis Blues, 1978, 10 *Doug Todd, Atlanta Flames, 1978, 9 *John Olver, Colorado Rockies, 1978, 8 *Dean Turner (ice hockey), Dean Turner, New York, 1978, 3 *Mark Miller (ice hockey), Mark Miller, New York, 1977, 12 *Dan Hoene, St. Louis Blues, 1976, 11 *Rob Palmer (ice hockey, born 1956), Rob Palmer, Los Angeles Kings, 1976, 5 *Dave Debol, Chicago Blackhawks, 1976, 4 *David Shand, Atlanta Flames, 1976, 1 *Doug Lindskog, St. Louis Blues, 1975, 7 *Gary Morrison, Philadelphia Flyers, 1975, 5 *Pat Hughes (ice hockey), Pat Hughes, Montreal Canadiens, 1975, 3 *Tom Lindskog, Atlanta Flames, 1974, 8 *Don Dufek, Detroit Red Wings, 1974, 6 *Angie Moretto, California Golden Seals, 1973, 11 *Greg Fox (ice hockey), Greg Fox, Atlanta Flames, 1973, 11 *Bernie Gagnon, St. Louis Blues, 1969, 3


Softball

*Jenny Allard, first-team All-American and Big Ten Player of the Year in 1989, inducted into the Athletic Hall of Honor in 2008, current head coach of the Harvard softball team *Patti Townsend, Patti Benedict, first-team All-American in 1993, Big Ten Player of the Year in 1992 and 1993 *Michelle Gardner, Michelle Bolster, Big Ten Player of the Year in 1988, current head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers softball team *Amanda Chidester, first-team All-American in 2011, Big Ten Player of the Year in 2010 and 2011, holds UM record for career home runs *Traci Conrad-Fischer, Traci Conrad, first-team All-American in 1997 and 1998, first player to win two Big Ten batting titles, holds Big Ten record with 345 career hits *Sara Driesenga, compiled a 31–9 record with 247 strikeouts and a 1.89 ERA in 2013 *Samantha Findlay, first-team All-American in 2007, MVP of the 2005 Women's College World Series, holds UM records for home runs in RBIs in a career (219), career slugging percentage (.677), and RBIs in a season (77) *Sara Griffin, first-team All-American in 1995, 1996, and 1998, compiled a win–loss record of 106–19 at Michigan *Tiffany Haas, first-team All-American in 2005, led the 2005 national championship team in hits *Kelsey Kollen-Putz, Kelsey Kollen, first-team All-American in 2001, married to Major League Baseball pitcher and fellow UM alum
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*Kelly Kovach Schoenly, Kelly Kovach, first-team All-American in 1995, Academic All-American 1994–1995, Big Ten Pitcher of the Year in 1992 and 1995 *Jessica Merchant, captain of the 2005 Michigan team that won the 2005 Women's College World Series; Offensive Player of the Year in National Pro Fastpitch in 2006 *Vicki Morrow, Big Ten Player of the Year in 1987; Big Ten All-Decade Team; inducted into the Athletic Hall of Honor in 2004 *Nikki Nemitz, first-team All-American in 2009; career record of 92-16 as a pitcher at Michigan *Jennie Ritter, USA Softball's Player of the Year and first-team All-American in 2005; three victories for USA Elite Team at the Canada Cup; led the Elite Team to a gold medal at the Intercontinental Cup *Sierra Romero, Big Ten Player of the Year as a freshman in 2013; broke UM's single-season home run record *Alicia Seegert, set Big Ten records for batting average (.418 in 1984), hits, total bases and RBIs; inducted into the Athletic Hall of Honor in 2006 *Kellyn Tate, All-Big Ten player 1996, 1997, and 1998; won the Women's Pro Softball League batting title in 1998 *Jordan Taylor (softball), Jordan Taylor, compiled a 31–4 record as a freshman in 2008; co-Big Ten Player of the Year in 2010 with a 26–3 record and a 1.42 ERA *Haylie Wagner, unanimously selected as Big Ten Pitcher of the Year in 2012 after compiling a 32–7 record and a 1.53 earned run average as a freshman


Swimming

International Swimming Hall of Fame inductees, including year of induction: *Sal Barba, 2009/2010, Olympic Trial finalist; Massachusetts state record holder in 100-yard backstroke *Mike Barrowman, 1997, Swimming USA *Gustavo Borges, 2012, Swimming BRA *Dick Degener, 1971, Diving USA *Tom Dolan, 2006, Swimming USA, 1996 (Atlanta) and 2000 (Sydney) Summer Olympics gold medalist and former world record holder *Taylor Drysdale, 1994, Swimming USA *Ginny Duenkel, 1985, Swimming USA *Jam Handy, Jamison "Jam" Handy, 1965, Contributor USA *Bruce Harlan, 1973, Diving USA* *Harry Holiday, 1991, Swimming USA *Dick Kimball, 1985, Coach/Diving USA** *Micki King, 1978, Diving USA *Matthew Mann II, 1965, Coach USA/Great Britain *Richard O. Papenguth, 1986, Coach USA**** *Michael Phelps, Swimming USA, 2000 Summer Olympics, 2000 Sydney, 2004 Summer Olympics, 2004 Athens and 2008 Summer Olympics, 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics; 21-time gold medal-winner who currently holds seven world records *Carl Robie, 1976, Swimming USA *Gus Stager, 1982, Coach USA *Bob Webster, 1970, Diving USA


Track and field

*Dan Cooke, 2002 and 2004 Big Ten champion in the DMR *Brian Diemer (1983), 1984 Summer Olympics bronze medalist in the steeplechase *Bill Donakowski (1980), US Marathon champion in 1986 *Charlie Fonville, set world record in the shot put, 1948 * Elmer Gedeon, Big Ten track champion, killed in World War II *DeHart Hubbard, first African American gold medalist in individual event at the 1924 Paris Olympics, member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity (Phi Chapter) *Katie McGregor (BA English 1999), eight-time NCAA All-American; three-time NCAA champion; three-time Big Ten Conference champion; has won four USATF national championships in distance races since 2005 *Greg Meyer (1978), Detroit Marathon champion (1980, course record); Chicago Marathon champion (1982) and Boston Marathon champion (1983) *Penny Neer, first female athlete from UM to win a national title in a track and field event, winning the discus at the 1982 AIAW outdoor championship, two-time AIAW All-American and three-time Big Ten Conference discus champion *Tiffany Porter, Tiffany Adaez Porter (formerly Tiffany Ofili and Tiffany Ofili-Porter) (November 13, 1987) (Ph.D.), 100 metres hurdles *Lisa Rainsberger, Lisa Larsen Weidenbach Rainsberger (1983), won the Boston and Chicago Marathons; last American woman to win the Boston Marathon; finished 4th in the Marathon Olympic Trials three times in 1984, 1988 and 1992. *Tom Robinson (athlete), Tom Robinson, athlete from the Bahamas; competed in Sprint (running), sprint events *Jerome Singleton, Paralympic Track and field, athlete competing mainly in category T44 (single below knee amputation) sprint events *Kevin Sullivan (athlete), Kevin Sullivan (BSE CEE 1998), 14-time All-American, four-time NCAA Champion, 12-time Big Ten Champion in cross country and track; placed 5th in the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia in the 1,500-meter event for Canada *Eddie Tolan, gold medals in 100 and 200 metres, 1932 Olympics; set world record in 100 metres at 9.5 *Bob Ufer, set world indoor record of 48.1 in the indoor 440-yard; All-American, 1943; once held eight U-M track records; broadcaster of U-M football, 1944–81 *Willis Ward, NCAA champion in high jump, long jump, 100-yard dash, 400-yard dash; second in voting for AP Big Ten Athlete of the Year, 1933; second African-American in football *William Watson (track and field athlete), William Watson, Big Ten champion in discus, 1937–39; broad jump, 1937–38; shot put, 1937–38; javelin, 1939 *Alan Webb (runner), Alan Webb (MDNG: 2001, 2002), miler; at the New Balance Games in January, Webb's mile time of 3:59.86 seconds at New York City's made him the first American high school miler ever to run under four minutes indoors; current American record holder in the mile run at 3:46.91 *Nicholas "Nick" Willis (MNZOM) middle-distance runner; five-time NCAA All-American; six-time Big Ten Champion; two-time NCAA Champion; finalist in the 1500m at 2003 NCAA Championships; runner-up in the 3000m at 2004 NCAA Championships; 2005 indoor champion for the mile; three-time Commonwealth Games medalist winning a Commonwealth Games gold medal in the 1500m in 2006, and bronze medals in 2010 and 2014; represented his native New Zealand at 4 successive Commonwealth Games.Won Olympic silver medal in 2008,and won an Olympic bronze medal in Rio in 2016.Has represented New Zealand at 3 successive Olympic Games.


Tennis

*Peter Fishbach (born 1947), tennis player * Eric Friedler (born 1954), tennis player *Barry MacKay, tennis player, tournament director and tennis broadcaster * Joel Ross (tennis), Joel Ross, tennis player *MaliVai Washington, tennis player, ranked the No. 1 college player in the US at the end of his sophomore season; 1996 Wimbledon men's singles finalist, first African American male to reach the Wimbledon final since Arthur Ashe in 1975


Various

*Elizabeth Armstrong (water polo), Elizabeth ("Betsey") Armstrong, water polo Goalkeeper (water polo), goalkeeper *Ryan Bertin, two-time NCAA champion wrestler *Bora Gulari (COE: 2001 BS ASE), named Rolex Yachtsman of the Year in 2009; won his first Moth world championship his second time out and became the first American in 33 years to claim the class' world title; included a win of the Harken McLube Moth Pacific Rim Championship along with second-place finishes at the Moth U.S. National Championship and U.S. Pacific Coast Championship; 2013 Moth national and world champion *Janet Guthrie, first woman to compete in the Indianapolis 500 and the first woman to compete in the Daytona 500 *Newt Loken, Newton C. Loken (Ph.D.), former artistic gymnast and coach of gymnastics, trampolining and cheerleading; coach of the University of Michigan gymnastics team for 36 years from 1948 to 1983 *Dave Porter (sportsman), Dave Porter, former two-time NCAA collegiate wrestling champion and football player *Brandi Rhodes, professional wrestler and personality. *Rick Steiner, Robert Rechsteiner (a.k.a. Rick Steiner), amateur and professional wrestler; amateur standout at the University of Michigan, placing 4th at an NCAA championship competition *Scott Steiner, Scott Rechsteiner (B.S.E.) (a.k.a. Scott Steiner), amateur and professional wrestler *Alan I. Rothenberg (A.B., 1960; LAW: J.D., 1963), chairman of the board of the 1994 World Cup Organizing Committee, president of the U.S. Soccer Federation and founder and chair of Major League Soccer *Steve Warner, 2000, winner of 1997 Caviston Oar, back-to-back winner of Maize and Blue Award (1999-00), 2004 U.S. Olympian in Lightweight Four *Joe Warren (fighter), Joe Warren (born 1976), Greco-Roman wrestling, Greco-Roman wrestler and mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist


Olympians

*Greg Barton (BSE ME 1983), four-time Olympic medalist in sprint kayaking; won double gold at the 1988 Summer Olympic in Seoul *Fernando Cañales, 1976 (Montreal), 1980 (Moscow) and 1984 (Los Angeles) Summer Olympics participant and member of the Puerto Rican Hall of Fame *Meryl Davis, ice dancing; with partner Charlie White (figure skater), Charlie White won 2009 U.S. championship, 2010 Vancouver Olympics silver medal, and 2014 Sochi Olympics gold medal *Tom Dolan, 1996 (Atlanta) and 2000 (Sydney) Summer Olympics gold medalist swimmer *Gordon Downie (swimmer), Gordon Downie 1976 (Montreal) Summer Olympics bronze medalist swimmer *Steve Fraser, 1984 (Los Angeles) Olympics Greco-Roman wrestling gold medalist *Andy Hrovat, three-time NCAA All-American wrestler; 2008 Summer Olympics competitor in wrestling *Brent Lang (BSE IO 1990), 1988 (Seoul) Olympics gold medallist in swimming as a member of the 400-meter freestyle relay team *Matthew Mann, Olympic swim coach *William C. Martin, Bill Martin (BUS: MBA 1965), President of the United States Olympic Committee United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, USOC *Alan McClatchey, 1976 (Montreal) Summer Olympics bronze medalist swimmer * Sam Mikulak, 2012 and 2016 Olympic gymnast *Richard O. Papenguth, Olympic swim coach *Michael Phelps, Olympic swimmer 2000 (Sydney), 2004 (Athens), 2008 (Beijing), 2012 (London), 2016 (Rio de Janeiro), multiple gold medalist *Alfonso Qua (BSE ChE ’56), Olympic sailor (Soling) 1972 Kiel * Elise Ray, Olympic gymnast *Nicholas ‘Nick’ Willis (MNZOM),is a 4-time Olympian representing New Zealand at the 2004 Athens Olympics, 2008 Beijing Olympics (Silver medallist, 1500 metres), 2012 London Olympics, 2016 Rio Olympics (Bronze medalist, 1500 metres) *Marcel Wouda, Olympic swimmer Through the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, 178 Michigan student-athletes and coaches had participated in the Olympics. The university has had medal winners in every Summer Olympics except 1896, and gold medalists in all but four Olympiads. A total of 22 countries, including the U.S., have been represented by Michigan athletes.Index to Michigan Olympians (2005)
''Bentley Historical Library''
Michigan Wolverines#Olympians, A Table of Michigan Olympians


Coaches

*George Allen (coach), George Allen (MS 1947), Virginia Sports Hall of Fame 1998; Pro Football Hall of Fame 2002; Los Angeles Rams head coach (1978, fired after two preseason games); Washington Redskins head coach (1971–77); Los Angeles Rams head coach (1966–70); Chicago Bears defensive coordinator (1962–65); Chicago Bears personnel director/assistant coach (1958–61); Los Angeles Rams assistant coach (1957) *Charles A. Baird (A.B. 1895) (c. 1870–1944), football manager, university athletic director, and banker; first athletic director at the University of Michigan *Dan McGugin, Daniel Earle McGugin (1879-1936), football player, coach and lawyer; called by some the dean of SEC football *Harold "Tubby" Raymond (BSE ), former head football and baseball coach University of Delaware *Jon Urbanchek, Jon Charles Urbanchek (BS 1962) U. of Michigan men's swimming and diving head coach 1982–2004, NCAA Championship 1995; Olympic swim coach 1976, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008; International Swimming Hall of Fame; coached numerous NCAA and world champions, gold medalists and world record holders


Team ownership and other sports business

*Bill Davidson (businessman), William Davidson (BUS: BBA 1947), finance and entertainment billionaire; founder of the William Davidson Institute at the Ross School of Business; Chairman of Guardian Industries, world's largest glass manufacturer; owner of the Detroit Pistons (NBA), Detroit Shock (WNBA), Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL) at his death in 2009 *Wycliffe Grousbeck (LAW: JD), assumed the role of Managing Partner and CEO of the Boston Celtics on December 31, 2002, after leading a local investment group that purchased the team *Tom Lewand (AB ’91/MBA/JD ’96), President of the Detroit Lions *Robert Nederlander (AB 1955, LAW: JD 1958), limited partner of the Yankees, New York Yankees; director of Realogy Corporation since August 2006; director of Realogy Corporation's predecessor parent company, Cendant, since December 1997, chairman of Cendant's corporate governance committee since October 2002 * Rob Pelinka (BUS: B.B.A. 1993; LAW: J.D. 1996), basketball player at UM; prominent sports agent, agent for many NBA stars, most notably Kobe Bryant *Alan I. Rothenberg (A.B., 1960; LAW: J.D., 1963), chairman of the board of the 1994 FIFA World Cup Organizing Committee; president of the U.S. Soccer Federation; founder and chair of Major League Soccer *Harvey Schiller (Ph.D.), member of Great Court Capital of New York and former United States Olympic Committee chief; former president of the International Baseball Federation and CEO of Global Options Group, a security investigation company; 24 years as an Air Force pilot, combat service in Vietnam; commissioner of the Southeastern Conference, USOC chief and head of sports at Turner Broadcasting *Richard P. Tinkham (LAW: 1957), American Basketball Association (ABA) co-founder; co-founded the original ABA and the Indiana Pacers franchise in 1967; served for two years as President of the ABA Board of Trustees; instrumental in the creation of Market Square Arena in Indianapolis in 1972–75 *Preston Robert (Bob) Tisch (BA 1948), billionaire chairman of the Loews Corporation; United States Postmaster General from 1986 to 1988; owned 50 percent of the New York Giants football team *Fred Wilpon (AB 1958), president, CEO, and co-owner of the New York Mets baseball team; chairman of the board of Sterling Equities, Inc., a real estate investment and development firm, and of Pathogenesis Corp., a biotechnology company *Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. (LAW: ), owned Buffalo Bills football team *Arthur Wirtz (AB 1923) (1901-1983), powerful figure in sports and arena operation; owner of Chicago Stadium, Olympia Stadium in Detroit, the Bismarck Hotel in Chicago, the Chicago Blackhawks, and the Chicago Bulls


See also

*University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor *Michigan Wolverines Football All-Americans


References


External links


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