1949 Michigan Wolverines football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1949 Michigan Wolverines football Bennie Oosterbaan and Alvin Wistert.png Big Nine Conference Big Nine 7 6–2–1 4–1–1 Bennie Oosterbaan 2nd Dick Kempthorn Alvin Wistert Michigan Stadium Big Nine co-champion The 1949 Michigan Wolverines football team represented the University of Michigan in the 1949 Big Nine Conference football season. In their second season under head coach Bennie Oosterbaan, the Wolverines compiled a 6–2–1 record (4–1–1 against conference opponents), tied with Ohio State for the Big Ten Conference championship, were ranked No. 7 in the final AP Poll, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 135 to 85.1949 Michigan Wolverines Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football September 28, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/michigan/1949-schedule.htmlMichigan Football Media Guide 2016 168 University of Michigan September 26, 2017 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/big10/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2016-17/misc_non_event/michigan-media-guide.pdf September 9, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160909114858/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/big10/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2016-17/misc_non_event/michigan-media-guide.pdf dead On October 8, 1949, the Wolverines had their 25-game winning streak broken in 21–7 loss to Army. On offense, the 1949 team averaged 12.3 points, 176.8 rushing yards, 94.9 passing yards, and 272.3 yards of total offense per game.2016 Media Guide, p. 119. In rushing yards per carry, the team averaged only 4.3 yards per carry, the lowest season average in team history, reaching a low against Army with only 0.7 yards per rushing attempt against (the second lowest single-game average in team history).2016 Media Guide, p. 112. Chuck Ortmann led the team with 956 yards of total offense,2016 Media Guide, p. 124. including 627 passing yards.2016 Media Guide, p. 123. Ortmann also rushed for 115 yards on 16 carries against Minnesota.2016 Media Guide, p. 86. Other statistical leaders on offense included Don Dufek with 392 rushing yards and 30 points scored and Harry Allis with 23 receptions for 338 yards.2016 Media Guide, pp. 123-124. On defense, the team allowed an average of 9.4 points, 116.4 rushing yards, 98.7 passing yards, and 215.1 yards of total offense per game.2016 Media Guide, p. 120. Chuck Lentz set a Michigan school record with nine interceptions in 1949. His record was broken by Tom Curtis in 1968.2016 Media Guide, p. 106. The defense as a whole recorded 25 interceptions, tied for second best in school history.2016 Media Guide, p. 114. Michigan allowed zero first downs by rushing in its game against Indiana.2016 Media Guide, p. 109. Tackles Alvin Wistert and Robert Wahl received first-team All-America honors. Wistert, Lloyd Heneveld, and Chuck Ortmann received first-team All-Big Nine honors. Dick Kempthorn, who contributed at fullback and linebacker, was selected as the team's most valuable player. The team played its home games at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Prior to the 1949 season, Michigan replaced the stadium's wooden bleachers with permanent steel stands and increased the seating capacity to 97,239.2016 Media Guide, p. 190. Michigan led the NCAA in 1949 with average home attendance of 93,894 (563,363 in six games).2016 Media Guide, p. 191. Schedule 1949 AP September 24 w y Michigan State Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI rivalry 7–3 97,239 October 1 w y y Stanford Stanford Stadium Stanford, CA 27–7 87,123 October 8 l y 1 Army 7 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI 7–21 97,239 October 15 l y 7 Northwestern Dyche Stadium Evanston, IL rivalry 20–21 54,816 October 22 w y 12 Minnesota 3 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI Little Brown Jug 14–7 97,239 October 29 w y 6 Illinois Memorial Stadium Champaign, IL rivalry 13–0 71,119 November 5 w 5 Purdue Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI 20–12 95,207 November 12 w 5 Indiana Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI 20–7 79,200 November 19 t 5 Ohio State 7 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI rivalry 7–7 97,239 Rankings 1949 college football rankings AP 1 9 1 (34) 7 12 6 5 5 5 6 7 Season summary Pre-season The 1948 Michigan team finished undefeated and untied with a 9–0 record and entered the 1949 season with a 23-game winning streak dating back to October 29, 1946. Several key players from the 1948 team were lost to graduation, including All-American end Dick Rifenberg, All-American quarterback Pete Elliott, center Dan Dworsky, guard Dominic Tomasi, and halfback Gene Derricotte. Finding a quarterback to replace Elliott and rebuilding the offensive line were rated as Michigan's biggest challenges in the 1949 pre-season.Michigan's Rule As Big Ten Boss Faces Challenge The Terre Haute Star September 21, 1949 9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/14103934/michigans_rule_as_big_ten_boss_faces/ Newspapers.comOosterbaan Seeks Good Quarterback Port Huron Times Herald (UP story) August 21, 1949 27 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/14104096/oosterbaan_seeks_good_quarterback/ Newspapers.com Key players returning from the 1948 team were All-American tackle Alvin Wistert, halfback Chuck Ortmann, fullback Don Dufek, linebacker Dick Kempthorn, and tackle Robert Wahl. Michigan State Week 1: Michigan State at Michigan Michigan State Michigan 3 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 September 24 Michigan Stadium 97,239 On September 24, Michigan opened its season with a 7–3 victory over Michigan State. The game was the first in the newly expanded Michigan Stadium and drew a record crowd of 97,239 persons. Michigan State recovered a Dick Kempthorn fumble early in the first quarter and took a 3–0 lead on a field goal by George Smith from the 18-yard line. Lloyd Heneveld recovered a fumble for Michigan at the end of the first quarter at the Michigan State 25-yard line. Four plays later, early in the second quarter, sophomore Bill Putich came off the bench for his collegiate debut on fourth down; he threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Irv Wisniewski, and Harry Allis kicked the extra point. The Wolverines held the Spartans to 92 rushing yards and 85 passing yards and intercepted as many passes (four) as the Spartans completed. On offense, the Wolverines turned the ball over four times (three times on fumbles, once on an interception) and tallied only 89 rushing yards and 115 passing yards.Michigan Fights Off MSC, 7–3: 'One-Play' Putich Is Difference Detroit Free Press Tommy Devine September 24, 1949 C1, C3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/14058470/michigan_fights_off_msc_73/ Newspapers.com Michigan State halfback Lynn Chandnois gained acclaim for his efforts on both offense and defense, playing all 60 minutes of the game. Spartan guard Ed Bagdon, winner of the 1949 Outland Trophy, also played more than 55 minutes, as did Don Coleman.Chandnois Shows New Form of Specialization Detroit Free Press September 25, 1949 C3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/14058853/chandnois_shows_new_form_of/ Newspapers.comSpartans Bow, 7-3, As Wolverines Halt Final Period Drive Lansing State Journal George S. Alderton September 25, 1949 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/14062550/spartans_bow_73_as_wolverines_halt/ Newspapers.com At Stanford Week 2: Michigan at Stanford Michigan Stanford 7 0 20 0 0 0 0 7 October 1 Stanford Stadium 87,123 For its second game, Michigan traveled to Palo Alto, California, defeating Stanford by a 27–7 score before 87,123 spectators at Stanford Stadium. Stanford had outscored its first two opponents, San Jose and Harvard, by a combined 93 to 0. The victory extended Michigan's winning streak to 25 games, dating back to the 1946 season. On offense, Michigan totaled 286 rushing yards and 98 passing yards. Chuck Ortmann completed 5 of 16 passes for 81 yards and also rushed for 63 yards. Leo Koceski rushed for 90 yards and 12 carries and scored two touchdowns. Don Dufek, and Dick Kempthorn also scored touchdowns, and Harry Allis kicked three extra points. On defense, Michigan held Stanford to 116 rushing yards and 110 passing yards and forced six turnovers (three on interceptions and three on fumbles).Wolverines Roll To 25th Straight: U-M Scuttles Stanford 27–7 Detroit Free Press Lyall Smith October 2, 1949 C1, C4 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8230844/um_scuttles_stanford_277/ Newspapers.comMichigan Scalps Indians, 27–7 The Michigan Daily Merle Levin October 2, 1949 1, 6 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071756279/73 Bentley Historical Library After its victory over Stanford, Michigan was ranked No. 1 in the weekly AP Poll.M, Irish 1–2 Again: Wolves Outpoint ND, 688–627 Detroit Free Press October 5, 1949 21 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/14060214/m_irish_12_again_in_poll/ Army Week 3: Army at Michigan Army Michigan 7 7 0 7 0 0 0 7 October 8 Michigan Stadium 97,239 On October 8, No. 1 Michigan's 25-game winning streak ended with a 21–7 loss to Army (ranked No. 7 in the weekly AP Poll) before a capacity crowd of 97,239 at Michigan Stadium. Army extended its own win streak to 14 games. On Michigan's second play from scrimmage, Chuck Ortmann, who had set the conference passing record in 1948, was kicked in the head, suffered a concussion, and was carried off the field on a stretcher. Without Ortmann to lead the passing game, Michigan completed only three of 23 passes for 16 yards and gave up four interceptions. With Michigan's passing game rendered ineffective, Army played six men on the line in an effort to neutralize Michigan's running game. Don Dufek scored Michigan's lone touchdown in the fourth quarter, and Harry Allis kicked the extra point. Later in the fourth quarter, with Army ahead 14–7, Michigan drove to Army's 16-yard line, but Michigan's Charley Lentz threw an interception into the end zone to end the threat.After 25 Victories In Row, It's Over – An Era Ends: Army 21, Michigan 7 Detroit Free Press Tommy Devine October 9, 1949 C1, C3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8229658/an_era_ends_army_21_michigan_7/ Newspapers.comCadets Shock Michigan, 21–7: 25 Game Streak Blasted by Army The Michigan Daily Pres Holmes October 9, 1949 1, 6 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071756279/121 Bentley Historical Library At Northwestern Week 4: Michigan at Northwestern Michigan Northwestern 0 7 6 7 0 7 7 7 October 15 Dyche Stadium 54,816 On October 15, Michigan lost its second consecutive game, falling by a 21–20 score to Northwestern before a crowd of 54,816 at Dyche Stadium in Evanston, Illinois. Michigan entered the game as a 13-point favorite. Both teams scored three touchdowns, and the difference was a missed extra point. Harry Allis converted on the first and third extra points, but his kick after Michigan's second touchdown went wide to the right. The win ended Michigan's 15-game winning streak against Big Ten Conference opponents, dating back to 1946. It was also the first time since 1939 that Michigan had lost back-to-back contests; the first victory for Northwestern over Michigan since 1937; and Michigan's first one-point loss since 1940. Michigan dominated the game statistically with 17 first downs to eight for Northwestern, and 215 rushing yards to 159 for Northwestern.The King Is Dead! Northwestern 21, Michigan 20 Detroit Free Press Tommy Devine October 16, 1949 C1, C3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8230448/the_king_is_dead_northwestern_21/ Newspapers.comWildcats Upset Wolverines: Northwestern Aerial Attack Wins, 21-20 The Michigan Daily Pres Holmes October 16, 1949 1, 6 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071756279/157 Bentley Historical Library Minnesota Week 5: Minnesota at Michigan Minnesota Michigan 0 0 7 0 7 7 0 0 October 22 Michigan Stadium 97,239 On October 22, Michigan (ranked No. 12 in the weekly AP Poll) upset undefeated Minnesota (ranked No. 3) by a 14–7 score before a capacity crowd of 97,239 at Michigan Stadium. Michigan was a two-touchdown underdog before the game. The Detroit Free Press credited "a heroic one-man show" from Chuck Ortmann for the victory. Ortmann accounted for 207 of Michigan's 228 yards. Ortmann ran for Michigan's first touchdown in the first quarter, and Wally Teninga followed with a rushing touchdown as time ran out in the second quarter to give Michigan a 14–0 lead at halftime. Harry Allis kicked both extra points. Michigan's scoring was limited by six turnovers, four on fumbles and two on interceptions. On defense, Michigan held Minnesota to 67 rushing yards (only four yards in the first half) and 77 passing yards. Chuck Lentz intercepted three Minnesota passes in the game. Minnesota's lone touchdown was scored off a blocked punt in the third quarter.One-Man Team By Name of Ortmann: U-M Rips Minnesota Myth, 14-7 Detroit Free Press October 23, 1949 Lyall Smith 1C, 4C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/14062971/oneman_team_by_name_of_ortmann_um/ Newspapers.com At Illinois Week 6: Michigan at Illinois Michigan Illinois 0 7 6 0 0 0 0 0 October 29 Memorial Stadium, Champaign, Illinois 71,119 On October 29, Michigan (ranked No. 6 in the weekly AP Poll) shut out Illinois, 13–0, before a crowd of 71,119 in Champaign. Illinois legends Red Grange and Robert Zuppke were on hand as the Illini celebrated Robert Zuppke Day and the 25th anniversary of the dedication of Memorial Stadium. Michigan gained 118 rushing yards and 145 passing yards and scored in the second quarter on a 51-yard touchdown pass from Chuck Ortmann to Harry Allis and in the third quarter on a short run by Don Peterson. Allis was successful on one of his two extra point kicks. Wally Teninga received praise for his performance, including a 61-yard punt from his own end zone and forcing an Illinois fumble at the Michigan two-yard line and then recovering the fumble. Johnny Karras gained 122 yards on 23 carries for Illinois, but Michigan's defense held the Illini scoreless.No Upset; UM 13, Illini 0 Detroit Free Press Lyall Smith October 30, 1949 1C, 5C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/14064330/no_upset_um_13_illini_0/ Newspapers.com'M' Throttles Illini Bid, 13-0 The Michigan Daily Merle Levin October 30, 1949 1, 7 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071756279/239 Bentley Historical Library Purdue Week 7: Purdue at Michigan Purdue Michigan 0 6 0 6 7 13 0 0 November 5 Michigan Stadium 95,207 On November 5, Michigan (ranked No. 5 in the weekly AP Poll) defeated Purdue by a 20–12 score before a crowd of 95,207 at Michigan Stadium. Michigan took a 7–0 lead on a short run by Don Dufek late in the first quarter. The teams then scored three touchdowns in a span of 90 seconds at the end of the second quarter. Purdue scored a touchdown but missed the extra point kick. Chuck Ortmann returned the ensuing kickoff 83 yards to the Purdue nine-yard line, and Michigan scored on nine-yard run off a reverse by Don Peterson. A short time later, Michigan's Chuck Lentz intercepted a Ken Gorgal pass near midfield and returned it to the Purdue 12-yard line. Bill Putich then threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Harry Allis. Allis was successful on two of three extra point kicks, and Michigan led 20–6 at halftime.M Triumphs, 20–12, in 57 Wild Seconds Detroit Free Press Tommy Devine November 6, 1949 1C, 3C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/14064951/m_triumphs_2012_in_57_wild_seconds/ Newspapers.comMichigan Drops Purdue, 20–12 The Michigan Daily November 6, 1949 Rog Goelz 1, 6 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071756279/279 Bentley Historical Library Indiana Week 8: Indiana at Michigan Indiana Michigan 0 7 0 0 0 7 13 0 November 12 Michigan Stadium 79,200 On November 12, Michigan (ranked No. 5 in the weekly AP Poll) defeated Indiana by a 20–7 score before a crowd of 79,200 at Michigan Stadium. The game was tied at 7–7 at halftime as the teams traded touchdowns in the second quarter – a one-yard scoring run by Michigan's Wally Teninga followed by a seven-yard touchdown by Indiana quarterback Nick Sebek. Michigan then took the lead with two touchdowns in the third quarter – a six-yard touchdown run on a reverse by Robert Van Summern and a 12-yard touchdown pass from Chuck Ortmann to Don Peterson. Ortmann completed 10 of 19 passes for 160 yards, and Don Dufek rushed for 83 yards on 22 carries. Harry Allis was successful on two of three extra point kicks.U-M Slips by Indiana in Title Drive, 20–7 Detroit Free Press Lyall Smith November 13, 1949 1C, 3C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/14063925/um_slips_by_indiana_in_title_drive/ Newspapers.com'M' Dumps Battling Hoosiers The Michigan Daily Pres Holmes November 13, 1949 1, 6 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071756279/319 Bentley Historical Library Ohio State Week 9: Ohio State at Michigan Ohio State Michigan 0 0 0 7 7 0 0 0 November 19 Michigan Stadium 97,239 On November 19, Michigan (ranked No. 5) and Ohio State (ranked No. 7) played to a 7–7 tie before a capacity crowd of 97,239 at Michigan Stadium. With the tie, Michigan and Ohio State shared the 1949 Big Nine Conference championship. Michigan took a 7–0 lead in the first quarter on a 10-yard pass from Wally Teninga to Leo Koceski, and Harry Allis kicked the extra point. Ohio State scored its touchdown in the fourth quarter on a one-yard run by fullback Fred "Curly" Morrison. Jimmy Hague's extra point attempt went wide, but the officials ruled that Michigan end Ozzie Clark was offside. Hague split the uprights with his second attempt, and the game ended in a tie.M, OSU Tie for Title: 7–7 Spells Bowl for Bucks Detroit Free Press Lyall Smith November 20, 1949 C1, C3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8229322/m_osu_tie_for_title/ Newspapers.comMichigan, OSU Tie For Crown: Strong Buck Finish Gains 7–7 Tie The Michigan Daily Pres Holmes November 20, 1949 1, 6 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071756279/355 Bentley Historical Library Post-season honors and developments At the end of November the Associated Press (AP) released its final poll with unbeaten Notre Dame rated as the national champion. Michigan was rated at No. 7.Notre Dame Named National Champion The Mason City Globe-Gazette November 30, 1949 9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/14066868/otre_dame_named_national_champion/ Newspapers.com The AP also analyzed the top programs' strength of schedule. With three opponents ranked among the top 10 in its final polling (Ohio State, Minnesota, and Army), the AP rated Michigan as having played the toughest schedule in 1949.Wolverines Had Toughest Slate Among Colleges Ironwood Daily Globe December 6, 1949 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/14066651/wolverines_had_toughest_slate_among/ Newspapers.com On November 24, the Michigan players selected fullback/linebacker Dick Kempthorn as the team's most valuable player. The United Press described him as "one of the top linebackers in Michigan history", citing his "keen analysis" and "vicious tackling".Wahl, Kempthorn Given 'M' Honors: Fullback Named as 'Most Valuable' Player Lansing State Journal November 24, 1949 39 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/14065749/wahl_kempthorn_given_m_honors/ Newspapers.com Don Dufek received the Meyer Morton Award. Four Michigan players received first- or second-team All-America honors as follows: Tackle Alvin Wistert was a consensus All-American, receiving first-team honors from the All-America Board (AAB), the International News Service (INS), The Sporting News (TSN), and the United Press (UP).Football Award Winners National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) 2016 March 17, 2017 8 http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/football_records/2016/Awards.pdf Tackle Robert Wahl received first-team All-America honors from the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) and the Newspaper Enterprise Association (NEA). Halfback Chuck Ortmann received second-team honors from the Associated Press (AP) and UP and third-team honors from the FWAA. Kempthorn received second-team honors from the FWAA. Several Michigan players also received all-conference honors as follows: On November 22, the Associated Press announced its all-conference team. Wistert, Ortmann, and guard Lloyd Heneveld received first-team honors. Wahl received second-team honors. Four Wolverines received honorable mention: end Harry Allis, tackle Thomas Johnson, guard Donald McClelland, and back Don Dufek.U-M, Gophers Rule All-Big Ten Detroit Free Press November 23, 1949 18 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/14065982/um_gophers_rule_allbig_10/ Newspapers.com On November 30, the United Press announced its all-conference team. Three Michigan players received first-team honors: Heneveld, Wistert, and Ortmann. Wahl received second-team honors.All Big Ten Squad Named The Terre Haute Tribune November 30, 1949 11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/14066143/all_big_ten_squad_named/ Newspapers.com Players Letter winners The following players won varsity letters for their participation on the 1949 Michigan football team. Players who started at least four games are shown in bold. Harry Allis, Flint, Michigan – started 9 games at left end; also placekicker and punter James L. Atchison, ClevelandJames L. Atchison, born March 19, 1927, died June 14, 2010, SSN issued Ohio, last address Roswell, Georgia – started 3 games at right tackle William H. Bartlett, Muskegon, Michigan – quarterback Oswald V. Clark, Montclair, New JerseyOswald V. Clark, born November 18, 1927, died October 29, 2006, SSN issued New Jersey, last address Traverse City, Michigan – started 2 games at right end Don Dufek, Evanston, Illinois – started 2 games at fullback, 1 game at right halfback Robert F. Erben, Akron, Ohio – started 6 games at center Richard D. Farrer, Trenton, Michigan – center Alan Fitch, Kensington, Maryland – guard John Ghindia, Ecorse, Michigan – started 7 games at quarterback Lloyd A. Heneveld, Holland, MichiganLloyd A. Heneveld, born March 1, 1925, died November 24, 2000, SSN issued Michigan, last address Baldwin, Lake, Michigan – started 3 games at left guard, 1 game at right guard John H. Hess, Grand Rapids, Michigan – tackle Gene Hinton, Drumright, Oklahoma – tackle Robert C. Holloway, Ann Arbor, Michigan – end Allen M. Jackson, Dearborn, Michigan – started 4 games at left guard; later, wrote an article for the Atlantic Monthly, "Too Much Football", decrying overemphasis of football in universities. Thomas Johnson, Muskegon Heights, Michigan – started 3 games at left tackle Ray Thomas Kelsey, Lakewood, Ohio – end Dick Kempthorn, Canton, Ohio – started 7 games at fullback Leo Koceski, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania – started 5 games at right halfback Carl A. Kreager, Detroit – center Charles W. Lentz, Toledo, Ohio – halfback Donald B. McClelland, Calumet, Michigan – started 8 games at right guard, 1 game at left guard Richard McWilliams, Cleveland, Ohio – tackle Tony Momsen – started 3 games at center William Ohlenroth, Chicago – tackle Chuck Ortmann, Milwaukee – started 7 games at left halfback Don Peterson, Racine, Wisconsin – halfback Thomas R. Peterson, Racine, Wisconsin – fullback Leslie Popp, Fort Wayne, Indiana – end John E. Powers, Tulsa, Oklahoma – guard Bill Putich, Cleveland – quarterback Ralph A. Straffon, Croswell, Michigan – fullback George Sutherland, Montclair, New Jersey – end Wally Teninga, Chicago – started 3 games at right halfback Robert Van Summern, Kenmore, New York – halfback Robert Wahl, Oak Park, Illinois – started 4 games at right tackle Irv Wisniewski, Lambertville, Michigan – started 7 games at right end, 2 games at right tackle Alvin Wistert, Chicago – started 6 games at left tackle James R. Wolter, Ypsilanti, Michigan – guard Awards and honors Captain: Alvin Wistert1949 Football Team Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan September 27, 2017 https://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/football/fbteam/1949fbt.htm Statistical leaders Rushing 2 Michigan Wolverines Player Attempts Net yards Yards per attempt Touchdowns Don Dufek122392 3.2 2 Chuck Ortmann105 3293.1 0 Leo Koceski552474.5 2 Passing 2 Michigan Wolverines Player Attempts Completions Interceptions Comp % Yards Yds/Comp TD Long Chuck Ortmann12645335.762713.9 251 Wally Teninga32 8 4 25.0 62 7.8 116 Bill Putich 8 5062.545 9.0 212 Receiving 2 Michigan Wolverines Player Receptions Yards Yds/Recp TD Long Harry Allis2333814.7 251 Irv Wisniewski1112611.4114 John Ghindia8779.6016 Kickoff returns 2 Michigan Wolverines Player Returns Yards Yds/Return TD Long Leo Koceski 8 15819.8 024Chuck Ortmann414937.3082 Punt returns 2 Michigan Wolverines Player Returns Yards Yds/Return TD Long Charlie Lentz171699.9017Wally Teninga1616010.0013 Coaching staff Head coach: Bennie Oosterbaan Assistant coaches: Jack Blott, George Ceithaml, Cliff Keen, Ernest McCoy, Bill Orwig, Don Robinson, Walter Weber, J. T. White Trainer: Jim Hunt Manager: Howard Cooper References External links 1949 Football Team -- Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan Athletics History Michigan Category:Michigan Wolverines football seasons Category:Big Ten Conference football champion seasons Michigan Wolverines football