For whatever reason, its team just seems to win a little bit more than that of other schools. Michigan won its first game ever against Racine May 30, 1879, and 122 years, 805 wins and 11 National Championships later, still cannot break the habit.
Michigan is not only known for championship-caliber football but also its unique traditions, such as the winged helmet. Designed by Wolverines Head Coach “Fritz” Crisler in the 1930s, the original intent of the helmet was to make UM’s receivers stand out.
The rich traditions of Michigan bind every new team to its past successes and help to insure for success in the future.
However, if you ask anyone who has ever been affiliated with the program, the only tradition that has ever mattered is winning.
And so they do.
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