My grandfather was friends with him and took me to my first Michigan game in 1989 when I was in high school.  We sat with his family and they honored him at the game.  I'll never forget it.  It was the day I decided to go to Michigan.

Here's a great interview with him.  Amazing story.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQvHpSMGagQ&list=PLA6AE7F1BEE460AF9&index