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Michigan Wolverines football are 1932 Big Ten champs...
Michigan Wolverines football are 1932 Big Ten champs...
Item # 722334
November 20, 1932
SPORT'S SECTION only of the New York Times, Nov. 20, 1932
* Michigan Wolverines NCAA football - University
* Declared 1932 Big Ten Conference champions
The top of page 2 has a 5 column heading: "Western Conference Football Crown Won by Michigan" with subheads, stats and lineups. (see images)
Complete sport's section only with 10 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
AI notes: In 1932, the Michigan Wolverines claimed the Big Ten football championship under the leadership of head coach Harry Kipke, finishing the season with an impressive 7–0–1 overall record and remaining undefeated in conference play. The team showcased a balanced combination of strong defense and an efficient offense, outscoring opponents by a significant margin over the course of the season. Key victories included decisive wins over traditional rivals such as Ohio State and Northwestern, while their sole blemish was a hard-fought scoreless tie against Chicago. Michigan’s dominance in the Big Ten that year solidified its reputation as one of the premier college football programs of the early 1930s, with several standout players contributing to the team’s remarkable performance.
Background: In 1945, the Indiana Hoosiers football team, coached by Bo McMillin, captured the Big Ten Conference championship with a conference record of 4–0–1 and an overall record of 9–0–1, marking one of the most successful seasons in school history. The team was led by standout players such as Ben Raimondi and George Taliaferro, who provided dynamic offensive contributions, while the defense was formidable, allowing very few points over the course of the season. Indiana’s undefeated conference run included key victories over rivals like Purdue and Northwestern, and their consistent performance earned them recognition in national rankings as one of the top teams in the country. The 1945 championship was particularly notable because it represented Indiana’s first Big Ten football title in nearly two decades, cementing McMillin’s legacy and the season as a historic highlight for the program.
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