What is the best piece of Michigan football history you have in
your collection. Number one for me.
1. Detroit newspaper with headline "Bo To Import Old Staff From Miami" .... found under the stairs in the basement while remodeling a home. Nothing wrong with importing your braintrust. Can you guess the names?
2. Autographed Rom Kramer book
3. Blue paint chip from the goal post we ripped down
4. UM helmet I made when I was 11. Gotta get those decals back for for great defensive plays.
Go Blue !!!! Can't wait to tailgate with everyone !!!
January 15th, 2011 at 8:18 PM ^
I have a 2 seat section of the benches in place when the Big House was originally dedicated. Definitely one of the best presents I have ever received.
January 15th, 2011 at 8:20 PM ^
not so much Michigan stuff.
I have an original "In Memorium" document (dunno what the official name for those is) from Bo's funeral.
And an old-skool "nun puncher" kinda toy that's a Michigan-helmet guy instead of a nun, dunno what those are called.
January 15th, 2011 at 8:30 PM ^
Bo's autograph in Michigan memories. A 1930 Michigan pin (old school font) with maize and blue ribbons, it was my great uncles. The entire 1997, The Wolverine series with my South Carolina address ( I miss living in Charleston). The 1998 first edition Wolverines Championship magazine that came with a M Rose bowl hat. The Wolverine magazine with one Tom Brady on the front.
January 15th, 2011 at 8:36 PM ^
I've got some structural drawings from the Stadium Expansion, infill seating, and light supports.
January 15th, 2011 at 8:39 PM ^
A Bob Ufer autographed "Uger of Michigan" record album.
<br>A 2 inch squared piece of the old Tartan Turf cut by me in 1992.
January 15th, 2011 at 8:48 PM ^
Doing this from an iPhone
January 15th, 2011 at 8:45 PM ^
from the Northwestern game in '97
That was the day the Stanley Cup was brought to Michigan Stadium, so that was cool
January 15th, 2011 at 8:51 PM ^
of ticket stubs plus photos from games / tailgating, etc., but actual "memorabelia" includes a Michigan pennant signed by Marlin Jackson & a Michigan baseball bat.
The bat is from 1962 - 1965 (can't remember the exact year... remember Bill Freehan?). I was in elementary school and after school in the spring I would walk to the baseball diamond to watch the games. I loved baseball back then & after being there so often, the team actually asked me to be their bat boy .... it was soooooo cool !!! In one game a bat was splintered (piece came off the barrel). I took the bat and piece home and using whatever nails I could find, I re-attached the splintered piece. Now nearly 50 years later I still have that bat .... a Mickey Mantle signature with University of Michigan branded into the barrel. Though its technically worthless ... I will always treasure it !!!!
Go Blue !
January 15th, 2011 at 9:01 PM ^
Is that an authentic, Lloyd-issued pickax from that season?
January 15th, 2011 at 10:04 PM ^
Which is probably one illustration why I get so pissy when every problem in the free (and not so free) world is heaped at Lloyd's feet...
January 16th, 2011 at 3:56 PM ^
Gets my vote for the best memorabilia on this post. I am so impressed by that. I thought they were just things of legend.
January 15th, 2011 at 9:01 PM ^
I like a lot of the ones that some of you have and am a little jealous on a few of them. I have a ton of autographed pics on the walls (Carter, Harmon, Brady, Kramer, Leach, etc..) and I am attempting to obtain a ticket stub from every year since 1900 (which is crazy hard and expensive) but I would have to say my favorite things are probably the 1916 ticket stub book with only 1 game missing and a record with the recording of Bo's upset win against OSU.
January 15th, 2011 at 9:02 PM ^
Number one would be a Charles Woodson signed helmet. I got to meet him his rookie year in the NFL at a charity function. Number 2 would be a picture that Bo sighed for me of him and his defensive lineman. Last but not least is a shoe that Desmond Howard wore and signed his Heisman season. I have many more but those are the three most prized possesions from my collection.
January 15th, 2011 at 9:03 PM ^
Got a UM mini helmet signed by Charles Woodson and my ticket stub to the 98 Rose Bowl.
January 15th, 2011 at 9:11 PM ^
I have all my ticket stubs saved from the last 10 years. 04-MSU and 05-PSU are always in the front.
My "Tales from Michigan Stadium" book signed by Jim Brandstatter. I have a 1997 National Championship football with all scores listed on it but it's not signed by anybody.
I have Bo's autograph framed even though it's not to me. My mom ran in to him in the waiting room of a Lansing hospital in 1987. Bo was there for a checkup and he was in the waiting room reading a magazine. My mom went up to him and asked for his autograph and he couldn't have been nicer. Unfortunately, the only color pen my mom had on her was Buckeye red. So Bo wrote to my dad, "To Rich, best wishes and go blue! (not red!)"
Even though it was signed to my dad, I stole it several years ago.
January 15th, 2011 at 9:40 PM ^
Do you even keep the ones from games we lose? I always pitch those.
January 15th, 2011 at 10:34 PM ^
Yeah, I pitch the stubs from losses. This is a recent development.
I used to have an 18-0 record at the Big House. Then I went to the App State game in 2007. And my record is 2-4 since.
January 15th, 2011 at 11:44 PM ^
The Horror was the first time I saw them lose too. Awful memory
January 15th, 2011 at 9:15 PM ^
Got a sweet photograph of my Dad goin' 'round end (a la Ron Kramer) from his stint on the '56 freshman squad. I'm not quite advanced enough to be able to post it. No autograph yet, I'll get it tomorrow.
Or I can ask him to sign his two All-American awards from his second sport - hockey.
Yes, I live vicariously through my Dad.
January 15th, 2011 at 9:18 PM ^
My favorite item I have is a Jake Long signed mini-helmet.
January 15th, 2011 at 9:19 PM ^
I have this:
personally autographed. It's the AP reprint version, about 24" x 16." It's in my office, and I get a lot of great comments about it.
January 15th, 2011 at 9:29 PM ^
132 Ticket stubs spanning 3 decades.
January 15th, 2011 at 9:31 PM ^
This is a really solid one, I got lax with my stubs for awhile and really regret it. The Battle of undefeateds THE GAME ticket that I misplaced on the way back from columbus still haunts me.
January 15th, 2011 at 9:29 PM ^
That Mayce signed for me when I was doing some charity work for him. I don't know if that "counts" but it is pretty much my Prized sports piece I have along with some used Tommy Hitman Gloves that he signed.
January 15th, 2011 at 9:37 PM ^
Not too much - just some old game programs (and Michigan Football Guides - I miss those) and ticket stubs. Also, I have a couple replica posters of game programs - including from the 1927 OSU game (dedication of the stadium).
January 15th, 2011 at 9:37 PM ^
My Bo autographed Michigan helmet is a very close second.
January 15th, 2011 at 9:48 PM ^
January 15th, 2011 at 9:58 PM ^
Bo's autograph on the top of my army helmet.
January 15th, 2011 at 10:29 PM ^
That is amazing.
January 16th, 2011 at 9:43 AM ^
I vote this the winner of this thread. Can you tell us the story behind this helmet and what inspired you to paint it?
January 16th, 2011 at 9:48 AM ^
that's pretty cool.
January 15th, 2011 at 10:07 PM ^
A 7-foot length of Michigan Stadium bleacher acquired out of a dumpster during renovations about five years ago. Ever tried walking in the snow back to the dorm carrying a 7-foot length of bleacher?
Also have, in jars, clumps of turf from Michigan Stadium in '97, Spartan Stadium in '05, Notre Dame Stadium in '06, the '07 Rose Bowl, and the '08 Capital One Bowl.
January 15th, 2011 at 11:13 PM ^
Does it naturally grow its own coating of feces, or do you have to do it yourself?
January 15th, 2011 at 10:28 PM ^
I have the Hail Yes picture framed and signed, with all of my ticket stubs from all the games around it. I have a Michigan Football and Helmet and a dresser full of Michigan gear.
January 15th, 2011 at 10:37 PM ^
Hail Yes was the best newspaper headline and photo of all time.
January 15th, 2011 at 10:43 PM ^
A Wheatley jersey. It's one he didn't wear, but it is the real deal. I also have a game worn one from Jeff Potts (backup tackle) in '98.
My second favorite would be a postcard of Michigan Stadium from 1927. The lady who originally sent it wrote "what a great plave to watch a game" in the margin under the picture. It's not worth much, but still rings true 84 years later.
January 15th, 2011 at 10:46 PM ^
Just some National Championship goodies. Beer stien and a sweatshirt. The wife decided the shirt would be good for painting in.
January 15th, 2011 at 11:13 PM ^
A brick from Yost, personally stolen by me after a part of the facede near the roof collapsed due to snow buildup two years ago. I got a good scare walking back with it when an AAPD car turned its lights and siren on as it pulled up near me, but he was pulling a car over. Nearly crapped my pants.
January 15th, 2011 at 11:33 PM ^
a lot of fucking good memories....
January 15th, 2011 at 11:42 PM ^
Michigan Memories book signed by Bo and Jamie Morris. And the next best thing after that is a ticket stub from the Anthony Carter game.
January 15th, 2011 at 11:42 PM ^
Michigan Memories book signed by Bo and Jamie Morris. And the next best thing after that is a ticket stub from the Anthony Carter game.
January 16th, 2011 at 12:09 AM ^
I have a copy of 'Man In Motion', the autobiography written by Bo with Joe Falls in the early 1970s. Like in Year 5 or 6 or Bo's tenure. I'd have to look up the year.
It's my grandfather's book. And he had it signed by both authors during what must have been some sort of Christmas signing, gathering
Bo wrote: "To Mac, Have A Go Blue Christmas"
Falls wrote: "And Boo On The Bucks"
good grief, i wrote a book report on this when i was in the 7th grade in 1984. lol
January 16th, 2011 at 1:16 AM ^
#1 hardcover Michigan Memories signed by Bo.
Just about every program from 98 to now and if it was a big win, I keep the ticket stub in the program.
Go Blue!
January 16th, 2011 at 1:28 AM ^
I have a news paper from after the first game Henne and Hart played in. I also have a pair of michigan slippers that I wear all the time. Sometimes to the store when I dont feel like putting on shoes. I also have the fantastic memory of marquis walker doing the leap to tip the ball over double coverage to finally catch it in the air.
January 16th, 2011 at 1:29 AM ^
...that the Michigan Marching Band spelled out my name on the field. Purdue game, 1994. And a framed, personally inscribed photo of Lloyd Carr.
January 16th, 2011 at 9:31 AM ^
pray, do tell. how did this come to happen?
January 16th, 2011 at 4:16 PM ^
I like your photo with Ernie Harwell.
January 16th, 2011 at 1:38 AM ^
Commemorative Wheaties box with Michigan Wolverines on it after the NCAA 1997 Football Championship.
Commemorative issue of Sports Illustrated after 1997 Football Championship.
FYI,
One of the guys at my office once attended a garage sale at Bo's house. Unfortunately, I found out about it after the fact. From what I heard the coolest thing there was a wolverine pelt for sale for $250. Since wolverines are endangered species you had to have a special permit to have such an item. My coworker bought some glasses, how boring.
January 16th, 2011 at 1:39 AM ^
I have a lot of stuff that's been listed here. But two of the more unusual items I have is a Michigan Marching Band Feather Plume I found outside the parking lot in Markley and my copy of Bo's Lasting Lessons signed by John Bacon. He wrote "To a True Blue Michigan Man and Leader!" There is nothing like listening to John Bacon tell stories about Bo for an hour and getting your "Michigan Man" endorsement from the man himself.