Michigan Football's March to 1,000 Wins and Twelve National Titles

Michigan Football's March to 1,000 Wins and Twelve National Titles examines the humble beginnings of the Wolverine football program. The University of Michigan began playing college football in 1879. In the early years, Michigan had difficulty scheduling games and winning them. By 1898, the Wolverines were a football force to be reckoned with in the Midwest and nationally. This book tells the legendary story of the winningest program in college football history. Michigan Football's March to 1,000 Wins and Twelve National Titles takes a close look at Michigan's first victory against Racine College in 1879. Then, it documents every win from 1880 through victory #1,004 which clinched Michigan's twelfth national title on January 8, 2024. It is an epic journey that was made possible by the hard work and sacrifices of Michigan's captains, coaches, and players. Michigan's amazing football program was built one team at a time and one game at a time. It is an amazing Maize and Blue football legacy that has been passed on from Team #1 to Team #144. The Michigan Wolverines have won many, many games in sixteen decades. There are lots of "ups" in this story and only a few "downs." Gallagher's book carefully documents every Wolverine football conquest and includes complete season and decade summaries. It also contains detailed accounts of some of Michigan's greatest gridiron victories. Michigan Football's March to 1,000 Wins and Twelve National Titles is full of pictures, charts, and statistics that bring the Wolverine football story to life. It is a must read for all Michigan Wolverine football fans. When you finish reading this book, you will know how the Wolverines became the first, and only, football team in college football history to win 1,000 games.