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eBay Watch: One of Those Ticket Stub Boxes
August 09, 2009 by
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Just up on eBay, someone grifted one of those boxes you’ve seen at games that used to collect ticket stubs. I’m not sure if they still have these around; I know they’ve gone with scanners at least at the big events.
You can buy it now for $400 (right!) or bid away...
Preserving Michigan’s athletic Tradition
August 06, 2009 by
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Kinney, Weidenbach and Madej viewing a preserved 19th century photo from the Michigan baseball collection at the U-M Bentley Library.
My first piece for GoBlueWolverine Magazine and Scout.com is out there now, you can check it out here. Basically it’s the...
Larry Lage on WTKA (audio)
August 04, 2009 by
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Michigan AP writer Larry Lage joined Ben Holden on the Big Show this afternoon.nbsp; As the guy that covers all the major sporting events held in the area, Lage always shares some interesting takes.nbsp;nbsp; I picked up the audio midway through:
He discussed the fates of fellow...
eBay Watch: Shorty Longman’s Ruse (1909)
August 02, 2009 by
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This edition of eBay Watch starts with the auction of a news clipping from the November 6, 1909 Detroit Free Press. Astute Notre Dame fans should cherish this date: it marks the first win by the Irish over Michigan, the team that taught the Irish how to play football in the late...
Junkyard Wolverine
July 31, 2009 by
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Check out what Phil Callihan at umgoblog.com noted has been found in a junkyard in suburban Detroit:
It’s winged ice cream truck emblazoned with autographs from a bunch of Michigan legends. Even if the thing couldn’t run it had to be worth something. How did it end...
Listmakers acting Stupidly
July 29, 2009 by
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Fielding Yost – U-M Bentley Historical Library
Via a tweet from Michigan associate athletic director Bruce Madej (@bmad), the Sporting News ran down their top coaches of all-time in any sport. Not represented? Fielding Yost. What a crock.
The list was selected by a panel...
Season Tickets Arrive
July 29, 2009 by
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Ah yes, a great day when that yellow envelope arrives in the mailbox. Received my 2009 football season tickets today. The artwork is holding to the ‘All In For Michigan” theme, staying away from game action in favor of sights/sounds and the fans. Here’s how...
Don’t call him Redd Foxx
July 28, 2009 by
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I saw this first via a tweet from ESPN’s Pat Forde. Apparently Rich Rod chatted it up with the multi-talented actor Jamie Foxx up at Gibson’s in Chicago last night. New AnnArbor.com writer Michael Rothstein got some more details on the encounter:
"He’s a...
2009 Notre Dame-Michigan ticket prices soar
July 27, 2009 by
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I try to keep tabs on ticket prices for the upcoming season especially for the big games.
According to my sources at Stubhub.com, early this afternoon the ducats for the Wolverines’ September 12 game against Notre Dame spiked:
Any thoughts on what happened? (HT: A tweet...
eBay Watch: Army Program from Yankee Stadium (1945)
July 25, 2009 by
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I believe this will conclude what’s become Michigan vs. Army at Yankee stadium week on MVictors, but had to throw this up.
Perhaps inspired by my posts on these games, a local seller has tossed up this beauty of a program up on eBay and is asking a measly 45 bucks (or best...
Goodbye, Hello
July 23, 2009 by
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So I got the final edition of the Ann Arbor News delivered today. Geoff Larcom pulled together a nice compilation of memories in the opening section.
I relied on the paper less and less for information but still enjoyed getting it each day.
Speaking...
Michigan Marching Band: 1950 Yankee Stadium Photos
July 22, 2009 by
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In response to my post about Michigan’s trips to Yankee Stadium, and in particular, the New York Times excellent recap of the exploits of the M Marching Band, check out these photos provided by reader Jeremy.
Here’s the MMB depicting the Coney Island parachute jump ride:
Here...
Michigan, Army & Yankee Stadium
July 21, 2009 by
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With the talk of the Irish returning to Yankee Stadium, I thought it and ideal time to recall the trips the Wolverines made to the House that Ruth Built.
1945 From an April 2009 post, here’s a bit about the trip to the Bronx to face Doc Blanchard and Glenn [...]
Las Vegas sets Michigan’s 2009 Over/Under
July 20, 2009 by
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It’s that time of year. Vegas has set Michigan’s over/under at an even 6 games. Remember the win total doesn’t include any bowl game or conference championships.
Last summer the book had Rich Rodriguez’s first team set at 8 which I thought was a bit optimistic...
Messner: “They Just Kept Coming my Way”
July 18, 2009 by
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I just picked up the 2009 version of Brian Cook’s always awesome Hail To the Victors season preview guide. Once I make it through the book I may share some thoughts (I busted a gut reading the letter from the editor) but definitely go get a copy. I found mine at...
Messner: “They Just Kept Coming my Way”
July 18, 2009 by
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I just picked up the 2009 version of Brian Cook’s always awesome Hail To the Victors season preview guide. Once I make it through the book I may share some thoughts (I busted a gut reading the letter from the editor) but definitely go get a copy. I found mine at...
Messner: “They Just Kept Coming my Way”
July 18, 2009 by
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I just picked up the 2009 version of Brian Cook’s always awesome Hail To the Victors season preview guide. Once I make it through the book I may share some thoughts (I busted a gut reading the letter from the editor) but definitely go get a copy. I found mine at...
When Radrick Handcuffed Eldrick
July 18, 2009 by
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The scene of Tiger Woods searching in vain for his golf ball yesterday at the British Open was quite a sight. To think that Woods can snap a ball sixty yards off target is a bit scary to anyone who plays the game.
What does this have to do with Michigan sports? Not much...
When Radrick Handcuffed Eldrick
July 18, 2009 by
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The scene of Tiger Woods searching in vain for his golf ball yesterday at the British Open was quite a sight. To think that Woods can snap a ball sixty yards off target is a bit scary to anyone who plays the game.
What does this have to do with Michigan sports? Not much...
When Radrick Handcuffed Eldrick
July 18, 2009 by
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The scene of Tiger Woods searching in vain for his golf ball yesterday at the British Open was quite a sight. To think that Woods can snap a ball sixty yards off target is a bit scary to anyone who plays the game.
What does this have to do with Michigan sports? Not much...
MVictors partners with GoBlueWolverine Magazine
July 16, 2009 by
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Exciting news – I signed up with Sam Webb and the fine team at GoBlueWolverine magazine to produce a monthly column on Michigan athletics history. Yes, kind of like what I do on MVictors only with a bit more depth, polish and maybe even with some photos. [...]
MVictors partners with GoBlueWolverine Magazine
July 16, 2009 by
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Exciting news – I signed up with Sam Webb and the fine team at GoBlueWolverine magazine to produce a monthly column on Michigan athletics history. Yes, kind of like what I do on MVictors only with a bit more depth, polish and maybe even with some photos. [...]
MVictors partners with GoBlueWolverine Magazine
July 16, 2009 by
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Exciting news – I signed up with Sam Webb and the fine team at GoBlueWolverine magazine to produce a monthly column on Michigan athletics history. Yes, kind of like what I do on MVictors only with a bit more depth, polish and maybe even with some photos. [...]
Memorabilia Auction for U-M Pat Maloy Scholarship
July 16, 2009 by
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Win-win. Browse, bid and buy unique Michigan memorabilia and benefit the Bernard "Pat" Maloy Scholarship! You can following the small banner on my right sidebar or bookmark this link. Many items from players and coaches and famous U-M alums (sweet James...
Memorabilia Auction for U-M Pat Maloy Scholarship
July 16, 2009 by
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Win-win. Browse, bid and buy unique Michigan memorabilia and benefit the Bernard "Pat" Maloy Scholarship! You can following the small banner on my right sidebar or bookmark this link. Many items from players and coaches and famous U-M alums (sweet James...
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