U-M History: Eddie Kahn, Hockey Star and Neurosurgeon

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February 21st, 2013 at 12:51 PM
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U-M History: Eddie Kahn, Hockey Star and Neurosurgeon

Before reading John U. Bacon's article in the latest Michigan Today, I was unaware of the wonderful legacy of Eddie Kahn.  With a lull in men's basketball, the current hockey team struggling through a tough season, and not a whole lot else going on, this article is worth your attention if you have a penchant for U-M history.

Some of the high points include:

  • Scored U-M's first hockey goal in January 1923
  • Son of architecture giant Albert Kahn
  • WWII veteran with a record of distinguished service
  • Neurosurgery pioneer, heading up the University Hospital Neurosurgery Section from 1949-1971
  • Knew some famous folks from the 20th century

 

Kahn with hockey stickEddie Kahn, Michigan Hockey Captain

  • "Of course I care about that stuff.  To the point of irrationality.  It will always be Michigan first, cancer second."  Jim Mandich (RIP)
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February 21st, 2013 at 1:21 PM | Go Blue! (Score:1 Normal)
jmdblue
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Thanks for posting.  Go Blue!

We're gonna play with toughness, we're gonna be responsible and we're gonna play with toughness.  This is Michigan.

February 21st, 2013 at 2:02 PM | one might say (Score:4 Normal)
jaggs
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he is the true forgotten Wolverine.

February 21st, 2013 at 1:45 PM | Albert Kahn (Score:2 Normal)
El Demonio
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His illustrious father, design my fraternity house on 1331 Hill Street.

February 21st, 2013 at 1:51 PM | Great link, Everyone Murders (Score:3 Normal)
Kaminski16
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Great link, Everyone Murders is a great poster. 

See it through.

February 21st, 2013 at 2:07 PM | Also present for the massive (Score:1)
exmtroj
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Also present for the massive ship explosion in Halifax that nearly decimated the city. The chapter on him was one of the best in Blue Ice

 

 

"All I've had today is, like, six gummy bears and some scotch"

February 21st, 2013 at 2:15 PM | That was Joseph Barss, the (Score:2)
M Fanfare
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That was Joseph Barss, the first head coach of the hockey program. He also went on to a distinguished medical career.

Hail to the college whose colors we wear,

Hurrah for the Yellow and Blue!

February 21st, 2013 at 2:18 PM | Great Article... (Score:3 Normal)
LSAClassOf2000
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That was a fascinating read, particlarly being a native to the Metro Detroit area and a Michigan graduate. I've been in and out of many of Albert Kahn's buildings through the years, including lesser known designs like The Dearborn Inn, The Bonstelle Theater on Wayne State's campus and the Willow Run Bomber Plant (which was GM Powertrain for many years too). I will say, apart from knowing of Eddie Kahn because of Michigan hockey history, I knew little else until now.

Thanks for sharing this!

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February 21st, 2013 at 2:23 PM | Dammit, yeah I mis-read the (Score:1)
exmtroj
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Dammit, yeah I mis-read the post and thought it said WWI instead of II.  Been about a decade since I read the book.

 

 

"All I've had today is, like, six gummy bears and some scotch"

February 21st, 2013 at 3:04 PM | Great article... (Score:2)
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...great post, great Michigan Man (TM).

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February 21st, 2013 at 9:54 PM | This is one of the reasons (Score:2)
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This is one of the reasons why Blue Ice is my favorite book on UM athletics. I don't think I'll read a better one. 

For a' that, an' a' that, 
Our toils obscure an' a' that, 
The rank is but the guinea's stamp, 
The man's the gowd for a' that. 
February 21st, 2013 at 10:00 PM | Great article (Score:1)
quiverfull
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about an exceptional man.  i'd be curious to know more about his personal life - wife, children, etc., but it's inspirational to read about a guy like that.   i also couldn't agree more with his proposition about athletic confidence lending itself to confidence in other areas of life, along with the caution against overconfidence.  wise words indeed.

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