1893 Michigan Wolverines football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1893 Michigan Wolverines football Michigan Wolverines footb 1893.jpg 285 Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the Northwest IAANW 7–3 1–2 Frank Barbour 2nd George Dygert Regents Field The 1893 Michigan Wolverines football team was an American football that represented the University of Michigan as a member of the Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the Northwest during the 1893 college football season. In its second season under head coach Frank Barbour, the team compiled a 7–3 record and outscored its opponents by a combined score of 278 to 102. The Wolverines lost three games in the middle of the season to Amos Alonzo Stagg's Chicago Maroons, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, then closed the season with five consecutive victories, including victories over Purdue (46–8), Northwestern (72–6), and Kansas (22–0), and a Thanksgiving Day victory (28–10) in a rematch with Chicago.1893 Football Team University of Michigan, Bentley Historical Library https://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/football/fbteam/1893fbt.htm July 11, 2018 Schedule October 7 w y Detroit Athletic Club Regents Field Ann Arbor, MI 6–0 October 14 4:25 p.m. w y y Detroit Athletic Club D.A.C. grounds Detroit, MI 26–0 150 October 21 4:00 p.m. l y y Chicago University of Chicago Athletic Grounds Chicago, IL rivalry 6–10 October 28 3:00 p.m. l Minnesota Regents Field Ann Arbor, MI rivalry 20–34 November 4 l Wisconsin Regents Field Ann Arbor, MI 18–34 1,000 November 11 2:35 p.m. w y y Purdue Stuart Field West Lafayette, IN 46–8 2,000 November 13 w y y 1893 DePauw Tigers DePauw Greencastle, IN 34–0 November 18 w Northwestern rivalry Regents Field Ann Arbor, MI 72–6 800 November 25 3:15 p.m. w y y Kansas Fairmount Oval Kansas City, MO 22–0 3,000 November 30 11:23 a.m. w y y Chicago Marshall Field Chicago, IL rivalry 28–10 3,500 Game summaries Game 1: Detroit Athletic Club On October 7, Michigan defeated the Deltas of Detroit Athletic Club by a 6–0 score before a crowd of between 300 and 400 spectators at Regents Field in Ann Arbor. Left halfback Raynor Freund scored Michigan's touchdown (four points) after 16 minutes into the game, and fullback George Dygert kicked the goal from touchdown (two points). Neither team scored in the second half. Michigan's lineup in the game was Gustave Ferbert (left end), Edwin A. Murbach (left tackle), Willard W. Griffin (left guard), Charles T. Griffin (center), Frederick W. Henninger (right guard), William I. Aldrich (right tackle), Ralph W. Hayes and Walter A. Parker (right end), James Baird (quarterback), Freund (left halfback), Avery (right halfback), and Dygert (fullback).A Close Score: Michigan Wins from D.A.C. in a Slow Game -- Detroit Boys Play Pluckily The U. of M. Daily October 9, 1893 1 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071730621/31 Bentley Historical Library Game 2: at Detroit Athletic Club Michigan at Detroit Athletic Club Michigan 18 8 Detroit Athletic Club 0 0 October 14 Detroit Athletic Club, Detroit 150 On October 14, Michigan again defeated Deltas, this time by a more dominant 26–0 score. The game began at 4:25 p.m. and was played in the rain, on a muddy field, and before a small crowd of approximately 150 persons at the Detroit Athletic Club grounds in Detroit. Michigan scored four touchdowns in the first half, and George Dygert kicked one goal from touchdown to give Michigan an 18-0 lead at halftime. Herman Leonard and Willard W. Griffin each scored two touchdowns in the half, including a 20-yard run by Leonard. Leonard and Griffin each scored another touchdown in the second half. Michigan's lineup in the game was Gustave Ferbert (left end), Henry M. Senter (left tackle), Frederick W. Henninger (left guard), C. H. Smith (center), W.W. Griffin (right guard), William I. Aldrich (right tackle), Mason (maybe Marsten) (right end), James Baird (quarterback), Leonard (left halfback), Raynor Freund (right halfback), and Dygert (fullback).Foot Ball: Michigan Walloped the D.A.C. Detroit Free Press October 15, 1893 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/21760001/foot_ball_michigan_walloped_the_dac/ Newspapers.comThe Deltas Defeated: By a Score of 26 to 0 the Michigan Team wins Easily from the D.A.C. Saturday The U. of M. Daily October 16, 1893 1 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071730621/55 Bentley Historical Library Game 3: at Chicago On October 21, Michigan lost to Chicago by a 10–6 score on the grounds at 57th Street and Ellis Avenue in Chicago. Michigan's touchdown was scored by George Dygert, and W. W. Griffin kicked the goal from touchdown.Chicago Defeats Michigan: The University Team from Ann Arbor Play a Strong Game, but Ineffectually Chicago Tribune October 22, 1893 8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/21782785/chicago_defeats_michigan_the/ Newspapers.com Michigan's lineup against Chicago was Gustave Ferbert (left end), Henry M. Senter (left tackle), W. W. Griffin (left guard), C. H. Smith (center), Frederick W. Henninger (right guard), Frank Villa (right tackle), Hayes (right end), James Baird (quarterback), Grosh and Paul (left halfback), Raynor Freund (right halfback), and Dygert (fullback).Michigan's Waterloo The U. of M. Daily October 23, 1893 1 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071730621/79 Bentley Historical Library Game 4: Minnesota Minnesota at Michigan Minnesota 16 14 Michigan 10 10 October 28 Regents Field, Ann Arbor, MI 1,000 On October 28, Michigan lost to Minnesota, 30–24. The game began at 3:00 p.m. and was played in front of 1,000 spectators at Regents Field in Ann Arbor. Michigan's left halfback Raynor Freund scored two touchdowns, one on a 60-yard run around left end, and Hooper and Aldrich each scored one. Bartlett, a former Princeton player, started at right halfback for Michigan, but was injured and carried from the field. Dygert kicked at least one of the goals after touchdown for Michigan. Right halfback Southworth starred for Minnesota, scoring at least three touchdowns.Minnesota Too Much for U. of M. Detroit Free Press October 29, 1893 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/21766196/minnesota_too_much_for_u_of_m/ Newspapers.comMaroon and Gold: Prexy Northrop's Boys Defeat Ann Arbor The Minneapolis Tribune October 29, 1893 1 The U. of M. Daily praised Minnesota for its excellent interference and "exceedingly strong" line. When news of the victory reached the Minnesota campus, students there celebrated around a huge bonfire on the campus, executed "joyous gyrations", and toured the city, including a stop at the home of President Northrop. Michigan's lineup against Minnesota was Ferbert (left end), Aldrich (left tackle), W. Griffin (left guard), C. H. Smith (center), Frederick W. Henninger (right guard), Hooper (right tackle), Roger Sherman (right end), James Baird (quarterback) (quarterback), Raynor Freund (left halfback), Bartell (right halfback), and George Dygert (fullback).Defeated: Michigan Loses to Minnesota by 34 to 20 – Poor Defensive Work by Both Sides The U. of M. Daily October 30, 1893 1 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071730621/103 Bentley Historical Library Game 5: Wisconsin Wisconsin at Michigan Wisconsin 18 16 Michigan 10 8 November 4 Regents Field, Ann Arbor, MI On November 4, Michigan lost to Wisconsin by a 34–18 score at Regents Field in Ann Arbor. Michigan's captain George Dygert was unable to play due to injury. Baird served as captain for the game. W.W. Griffin scored three touchdown and kicked a goal from touchdown. Gustave Ferbert scored a touchdown. Wisconsin scored six touchdowns and kicked five goals from touchdown.Foot Ball: Michigan Downed by Wisconsin Detroit Free Press November 5, 1893 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/21786639/foot_ball_michigan_downed_by_wisconsin/ Newspapers.com Michigan's lineup against Wisconsin was George Greenleaf (left end), W. W. Griffin (left tackle), James H. Hooper (left guard), C. H. Smith (center), Frederick W. Henninger (right guard), Frank Villa (right tackle), Roger Sherman (right end), James Baird (quarterback and captain), Gustave Ferbert (left halfback), Raynor Freund (right halfback), and Horace Dyer (fullback).Another Defeat: All Hope for the Championship Gone – Wisconsin Wins in a Poorly Played Game The U. of M. Daily November 6, 1893 1 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071730621/127 Bentley Historical Library Game 6: at Purdue Michigan at Purdue Michigan 22 24 Purdue 0 8 November 11 Stuart Field, Lafayette, IN 2,000 On November 11, Michigan defeated Purdue by a 46–8 score. The game began at 2:35 p.m. and was played before a crowd of 2,000 persons at Stuart Field in Lafayette, Indiana. A large number of Michigan alumni attended the game wearing blue and yellow. W. W. Griffin scored four touchdowns. Additional Michigan touchdowns were scored by Horace Dyer, Frank Villa, Frederick W. Henninger, and Gustave Ferbert. Buschman and Olin scored touchdowns for Purdue.Ann Arbor, 46; Purdue, 8: The Boiler Makers Meet with a Crushing Defeat at Lafayette The Indianapolis Journal November 12, 1893 2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/21770228/ann_arbor_46_purdue_8_the_boiler/ Newspapers.com Michigan's lineup against Purdue was Ferbert (left end), W. W. Griffin (left tackle), James H. Hooper (left guard), C. H. Smith (center), Henninger (right guard), Villa (right tackle), Aldrich (right end), James Baird (quarterback), Dyer (left halfback), Raynor Freund and Henry M. Senter (right halfback), and George Dygert (fullback).We Win From Purdue: The Tide Has Turned – An Easy Victory From the Lafayette Boys – 46 to 8 The U. of M. Daily November 13, 1893 1 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071730621/151 Bentley Historical Library Game 7: at DePauw Michigan at DePauw Michigan 20 14 1893 DePauw Tigers DePauw 0 0 November 13 Greencastle, IN On Monday, November 13, Michigan defeated 1893 DePauw Tigers DePauw by a 34–0 score at Greencastle, Indiana. Michigan's captain George Dygert did not play due to tonsilitis. The game was 40 minutes in length. Head coach Frank Barbour, playing at right halfback, and Gustave Ferbert, playing at left halfback, each scored two touchdowns for Michigan. James H. Hooper, Frank Villa, and Willard W. Griffin each scored one touchdown. Barbour also kicked two goals from touchdown, and Griffin kicked one.A Glorious Victory: Special to Daily Gives Michigan 34, De Pauw 0. "Our Boys Playing Great Ball Now." The U. of M. Daily November 14, 1893 1 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071730621/155 Bentley Historical Library Michigan's lineup against DePauw was Henry M. Senter (left end), Hooper (left tackle), Griffin (left guard), C. H. Smith (center), Frederick W. Henninger (right guard), Villa (right tackle), William I. Aldrich (right end), James Baird (quarterback), Ferbert (left halfback), Barbour (right halfback), and Horace Dyer (fullback).Ann Arbor Shuts Out DePauw: Michigan Brawn Too Much for the Hoosier Students at Greencastle, Ind. Chicago Tribune November 14, 1893 11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/21760844/ann_arbor_shuts_out_depauw/ Newspapers.com The victory over DePauw concluded a successful trip to Indiana. The team returned to Ann Arbor at noon on Tuesday, November 14, and were welcomed by an enthusiastic crowd of admirers at the train depot.The Indiana Trip The U. of M. Daily November 15, 1893 1 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071730621/159 Bentley Historical Library Game 8: Northwestern Northwestern at Michigan Northwestern 6 0 Michigan 34 38 November 18 Regents Field, Ann Arbor, MI 800 On November 18, Michigan defeated Northwestern, 72–6, at Regents Field in Ann Arbor. The game was played in 30-minute halves. Michigan scored 12 touchdowns (48 points). Fullback George Dygert scored 42 points in the game on five touchdowns (20 points) and 11 kicks for goal from touchdown (22 points). Michigan also added two points on a safety. Gustave Ferbert and Frank Villa each scored two touchdowns, and additional Michigan touchdowns were scored by Willard W. Griffin, James H. Hooper, and James L. Morrison. George Jewett scored Northwestern's only touchdown. Jewett had previously played for Michigan and was the first African-American to play football for both Michigan and Northwestern. Michigan's lineup against Northwestern was Henry M. Senter (left end), Griffin (left tackle), Hooper (left guard), C. H. Smith (center), Frederick W. Henninger (right guard), Villa (right tackle), William I. Aldrich (right end), James Baird (quarterback), Ferbert (left halfback), Horace Dyer (right halfback), and Dygert (fullback).Almost a Shut-Out: Northwestern Powerless Before the Strength and Skill of Our Team – 72 to 6 The U. of M. Daily November 20, 1893 1, 3 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071730621/175 Bentley Historical Library Game 9: vs. Kansas Michigan vs. Kansas Michigan 6 22 Kansas 0 0 November 25 Fairmount Oval, Kansas City, MO 3,000 On November 25, Michigan defeated Kansas, 22–0. The game was played before 3,000 spectators, including 500 students who traveled from Kansas, at the Fairmount Oval in Kansas City, Missouri. Left tackle W. W. Griffin scored Michigan's first touchdown and kicked two goals from touchdown. Right halfback John W. Hollister scored three touchdowns.Kansas Defeated: Michigan too Strong for the Western Players – A Good Hard Game – 22 to 0 The U. of M. Daily November 27, 1893 1 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071730621/199 Bentley Historical LibraryMichigan Shut Kansas Out Detroit Free Press November 26, 1893 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/21770632/michigan_shut_kansas_out/ Newspapers.com After the game, the Michigan team was entertained in a private box at the Ninth Street Theatre and later at the Kansas City Club. Michigan's lineup against Kansas was Henry M. Senter (left end), W. W. Griffin (left tackle), Hooper (left guard), Smith (center), Frederick W. Henninger (right guard), Frank Villa (right tackle), Aldrich (right end), James Baird (quarterback), Horace Dyer (left halfback), Hollister (right halfback), and George Dygert (fullback). Braun Meets Skill Today https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kansas-city-times/132918669/ Kansas City Times Kansas City, Missouri November 25, 1893 2 October 4, 2023 Newspapers.com Joy For Ann Arbor https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kansas-city-times/132918603/ Kansas City Times Kansas City, Missouri November 26, 1893 2 October 4, 2023 Newspapers.com Game 10: at Chicago Michigan at Chicago Michigan 18 10 Chicago 0 10 November 30 Marshall Field, Chicago 3,500 On Thanksgiving Day, November 30, Michigan defeated Chicago by a 28–10 score before a crowd of 3,500 persons at Marshall Field in Chicago. Michigan captain George Dygert remained injured and unable to play; quarterback James Baird served as captain in his place. The game began at 11:23 a.m. with the two coaches, Frank Barbour and Amos Alonzo Stagg, serving as referee and umpire in the first half and reversing roles for the second half.Michigan the Victor: Chicago no Match for the Michigan Eleven, but Avoided a Shutout – 28 to 10 The U. of M. Daily December 1, 1893 1, 3 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071730621/207 Bentley Historical Library Michigan scored first when Frank Villa was pushed by his teammates across the goal line "by sheer beef and brawn". W. W. Griffin kicked the goal, and Michigan led, 6–0. Michigan's second touchdown was scored by Griffin, who was also pushed across the goal line by his teammates. Griffin again kicked the goal, and Michigan led, 12–0. Villa then scored another touchdown, and Griffin again kicked the goal. Michigan led, 18–0, at halftime.Michigan the Victors: Ann Arbor Players Defeat the University of Chicago Easily The Daily Inter Ocean December 1, 1893 1–2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/21779973/michigan_the_victors_ann_arbor_players/ Newspapers.comBy Michigan Brawn: Stagg's Chicago University Team Is Beaten 28 to 10 Chicago Tribune December 1, 1893 5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/21780598/by_michigan_brawn_staggs_chicago/ Newspapers.com In the second half, John W. Hollister made a 40-yard run around right end for Michigan's fourth touchdown. Griffin again kicked goal. After Michigan took a 24–0 lead, Chicago scored two touchdowns and cut the lead to 24–10. Roger Sherman then recovered a Chicago fumble and returned it for Michigan's fifth touchdown. Griffin failed to kick the goal, and Michigan led, 28–10. Michigan's lineup against Chicago was George Greenleaf (right end), Frank Villa (right tackle), Frederick W. Henninger (right guard), C. H. Smith (center), James Hooper (left guard), W. W. Griffin (left tackle), Henry M. Senter (left end), Baird (quarterback), Hollister (right halfback), Gustave Ferbert (left halfback), and Horace Dyer (fullback). Personnel Varsity letter winners 2 Michigan Wolverines Player Position Gamesstarted Hometown Height Weight William Irving AldrichWilliam Irving Aldricth, died at Topeka, Kansas, October, 1916, aged 44. Buried at Coldwater, Mich. Tackle RE (4), RT (2), LT (1), Coldwater, Michigan5' 10"175 James Baird QuarterbackQB (10)Chicago, Illinois5' 6"145 Arthur C. BartelsArthur Calvin Bartels later practiced law in Denver and served in the Colorado House of Representatives. HalfbackNoneWilton Center, Illinois5' 10"170 Horace Dyer HalfbackFB (3), LHB (2), RHB (1)St. Louis, Missouri5' 11"175 George Dygert HalfbackFB (7)Ann Arbor, Michigan5' 4"160 Gustave Ferbert End LE (5), LHB (4)Cleveland, Ohio5' 7½"140 Raynor Spalding FreundRaynor Spalding Freund, born March 20, 1872, at Port Huron, Michigan. He graduated from high school in Champion, Michigan, in 1890, and attended the Hopkins School in Boston. In 1892, he enrolled at the University of Michigan, graduating with a M.D. degree from the Department of Medicine and Surgery, 1899. At the time of the 1900 and 1910 U.S. Censuses, he was residing in Butte, Montana, with his parents. Freund and his father, Isadore Freund, were doctors. He married Sue McLanahan at Butte, Montana, in 1904. He died February 26, 1915, at Butte, Montana. HalfbackRHB (4), LHB (2)Reserve, Montana5' 6½"134 George Greenleaf QuarterbackLE (1), RE (1)Brazil, Indiana5' 6"130 Charles T. Griffin Tackle C (1)Kingsbury, Indiana5' 8"175 Willard Wilmer Griffin CenterLT (5), LG (4), RG (1)Wenona, Illinois 5' 9½165 Lawrence C. Grosh HalfbackLHB (1)Toledo, Ohio5' 9"150 Ralph W. HayesRalph Waldo Emerson Hayes was born February 19, 1872, in Stark County, Illinois. He married Estella Mink in 1896. He returned to Galva, Illinois, where he became a manufacturer and inventor. Among other things, he invented the Hayes pump, used in irrigation and agriculture. His company was known as the Hayes Pump & Planter Co., in that city. He died February 11, 1932. End RE (2)Galva, Illinois6' 1½"187 Frederick W. Henninger Guard RG (9), LG (1)Barberton, Ohio5' 10½"175 John W. Hollister HalfbackRHB (2)Beloit, Wisconsin5' 8"163 James H. Hooper Guard LG (5), RT (1), LT (1)Butte, Montana6' 2½"210 Heman B. Leonard HalfbackLHB (1)Bloomington, Illinois5' 8"155 James L. Morrison Tackle NoneMorrisonville, Illinois5' 11"170 Louis P. Paul HalfbackNoneMassillon, Ohio5' 11"160 Henry M. Senter End LE (4), LT (2)Houghton, Michigan5' 11"157 Roger Sherman End RE (2)Chicago, Illinois5' 7"145 C.H. Smith Center C (9) 5' 10230 Giovanni R. "Count" Villa Tackle RT (7)Walla Walla, Washington5' 7"195 Others George Jason Cadwell, Chicago, Illinois Harry Hadden, Chicago, Illinois George A. Marston, Bay City, MichiganGeorge A. Marston, born January 10, 1873, at Bay City, Michigan. Practiced law in Detroit until 1906 and thereafter in Bay City. Edwin Andrew MurbachEdwin Andrew Murbach, born December 15, 1869, at Archbold, Ohio. Later returned to Ohio and practiced as a doctor in Fulton County. John Whitcome Reynolds,John Whitcome Reynolds, born Jacksonport, Wisconsin, October 1, 1875; LL.B., University of Wisconsin, 1902; married Madge Flatley, July 17, 1906. Detroit Edward James Ryan, Detroit James W. Van Dusen, Cleveland, Ohio Coaching and training staff Coach: Frank Barbour Trainer: Edward Moulton Manager: Charles A. Baird Assistant manager: Eugene BataviaEugene Batavia, born August 8, 1873, at Breslau, Germany. Graduated from Kansas City High School. He served on the board of directors of the University of Michigan Athletic Association while he was a student. He returned to Kansas City as a lawyer after attending Michigan. He died June 16, 1915, and is buried at Elmwood Cemetery in Kansas City. References External links 1893 Football Team – Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan Athletics History The Palladium (1894) - University of Michigan yearbook for the 1893–1894 academic year Michigan Category:Michigan Wolverines football seasons Michigan Wolverines football Michigan Wolverines football