Today's Tidbit... John Heisman and Michigan's 1,000 All-Time Wins

The 1892 Oberlin football team. John Heisman sits at the far left in the second row. (1893 Obelin yearbook)

What would you think of a first-year coach who opened the season by beating Ohio State 40-0, trouncing them a second time 50-0, and ending the season with a 24-22 victory over Michigan? Those three wins define John Heisman's first season coaching at Oberlin. He also picked up two victories against Adelbert College, a predecessor to Case Western Reserve, and wins over Ohio Wesleyan and Kenyo...

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Published on March 08, 2023 16:01
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