1962 Michigan Wolverines football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1962 Michigan Wolverines football 1901-94 Michigan Wolverines Primary Logo.png Big Ten Conference Big Ten 2–7 1–6 Bump Elliott 4th Dave Raimey Bob Brown Michigan Stadium The 1962 Michigan Wolverines football team was an American football team that represented the University of Michigan in the 1962 Big Ten Conference football season. In its fourth year under head coach Bump Elliott, Michigan compiled a 2–7 record (1–6 against conference opponents), finished in last place in the Big Ten, and were outscored by opponents by a combined total of 214 to 70.1962 Michigan Wolverines Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football November 5, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/michigan/1962-schedule.html The highlight of the season was a 17–7 victory over No. 10 Army, as Michigan took advantage of five Army turnovers (four interceptions and a fumble) in the second game of the season. Lowlights included (i) fewest points scored (70) since the 1937 team tallied 54, (ii) the worst record for a Michigan team since the 1936 team went 1–7, and (iii) three consecutive shutouts on offense, for the first time since 1935. Senior end Bob Brown was the team captain, and senior halfback Dave Raimey was selected for the team's most valuable player award.1962 Football Team University of Michigan, Bentley Historical Library November 5, 2017 https://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/football/fbteam/1962fbt.htm The team's statistical leaders included junior quarterback Bob Chandler with 401 passing yards, Raimey with 385 rushing yards, and junior halfback Harvey Chapman with 223 receiving yards.1962 Michigan Wolverines Statistics Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football November 5, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/michigan/1962.html Schedule 1962 AP September 29 l y Nebraska Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI 13–25 70,287 U-M, Spartans Stunned in Openers Detroit Free Press Lyall Smith September 30, 1962 1F https://www.newspapers.com/clip/23913115/1962_nebraskamichigan_football_freep_1/ Newspapers.com October 6 w y Army 10 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI 17–7 70,749 Spartans, U-M Rebound -- but Good! Army Easy for Wolverines, 17-7 Joe Falls Detroit Free Press October 7, 1962 1F, 3F https://www.newspapers.com/clip/38841727/spartans_um_rebound_but_good_army/ Newspapers.com October 13 l y Michigan State Spartan Stadium East Lansing, MI rivalry 0–28 77,501 Spartans Put the Blast on 'M', 28-0 Detroit Free Press Bob Pille October 14, 1962 1F https://www.newspapers.com/clip/11395512/spartans_put_the_blast_on_m_280/ Newspapers.com October 20 l y Purdue Ross–Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN 0–37 48,907 Wolverines Fizzle: Purdue Rakes Over 'M', 37-0 Detroit Free Press Joe Falls October 21, 1962 1F, 3F https://www.newspapers.com/clip/38839960/wolverines_fizzle_purdue_rakes_over/ Newspapers.com October 27 l y Minnesota Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI Little Brown Jug 0–17 65,484 U-M Shut Out 3rd Time, 17-0 Detroit Free Press Lyall Smith October 28, 1962 1F, 3F https://www.newspapers.com/clip/38840292/um_shut_out_3rd_time_170/ Newspapers.com November 3 l Wisconsin Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI 12–34 53,789 U-M Scores, but -- Badgers Win, 34-12 Detroit Free Press Joe Falls November 4, 1962 1F https://www.newspapers.com/clip/38840572/um_scores_but_badgers_win_3412/ Newspapers.com November 10 w Illinois Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI rivalry 14–10 49,756 M Spurts In, 14-10 Detroit Free Press Joe Falls November 11, 1962 1F, 3F https://www.newspapers.com/clip/38839291/m_spurts_in_1410/ Newspapers.com November 17 l y Iowa Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA 14–28 52,880 Hawkeyes Beat Michigan, 28-14 The Des Moines Register Leighton Housh November 18, 1962 1S, 8S https://www.newspapers.com/clip/38840901/hawkeyes_beat_michigan_2814/ Newspapers.com November 24 l y Ohio State Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH rivalry 0–28 82,349 'Dull' Bucks Buckle U-M, 28-0 Detroit Free Press Joe Falls November 25, 1962 1F, 3F https://www.newspapers.com/clip/38841159/dull_bucks_buckle_um_280/ Newspapers.com Game summaries Nebraska Nebraska at Michigan Nebraska Michigan 0 7 12 6 0 6 0 7 September 29 Ann Arbor, MI EDT 70,287 Sources: yes 2 NEB Stuewe 11-yard run (Basssico kick) NEB 7–0 2 MICH Dave Glinka 8-yard run (pass failed) NEB 7–6 3 NEB Thornton 1-yard run (kick missed) NEB 13–6 3 NEB Claridge 5-yard run (pass failed) NEB 19–6 4 MICH Dick Rindfuss 4-yard run (Bob Timberlake kick) NEB 19–13 4 NEB Thornton 16-yard run (run failed) NEB 25–13 yes On September 29, Michigan opened its 1962 season with a 25–13 loss to Nebraska before a crowd of 70,287 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It was Bob Devaney's second game as head coach at Nebraska. It was also Michigan's first non-conference loss since 1959.Nebraska Stuns 'M' 25-13: Wolverines Drop Season's Opener The Michigan Daily Tom Webber September 30, 1962 1 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754324/211 Bentley Historical Library Neither team scored in the first quarter, as Bill Dodd of Michigan missed a field goal from the 10-yard line and then failed to convert on fourth down and a yard from the Nebraska 33-yard line. Nebraska took a 7–0 lead in the second quarter on a 70-yard drive ending in an 11-yard touchdown run by Stuewe. Michigan responded with a 61-yard touchdown drive with Dave Glinka scoring on an eight-yard run on fourth down. Michigan went ffor a two-point conversion, but Glinka's pass was incomplete. Nebraska led, 7–6, at halftime. On the first drive of the second half, Michigan gained only one yard and was forced to punt. After the punt, Nebraska drove 81 yards and scored on a two-yard run by Bill "Thunder" Thornton (kick blocked by Jim Conley). After a fumble by Dave Raimey, the Cornhuskers drove 28 yard, scoring on a five-yard touchdown run by quarterback Dennis Claridge (pass for two-point conversion failed). In the fourth quarter, Michigan narrowed Nebraska's lead to six points on a 65-yard drive ending with a four-yard touchdown run by Dick Rindfuss (extra point by Bob Timberlake). Nebraska responded with a 75-yard drive ending with a 16-yard touchdown run by Thornton (two-point conversion failed). Dennis Claridge led Nebraska with 131 rushing yards. Michigan used four quarterbacks (Dave Glinka, Bob Chandler, Frosty Evashevski, and Bob Timberlake) who combined to completed eight passes. left Nebraska Cornhuskers NU Michigan Wolverines UM 17 64–341 26–103 119 8–15–0 13 64–254 31–122 84 8–27–1 right Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska Michigan Wolverines Michigan Claridge 6/12, 89 yards Stuewe 3 carries, 60 yards Huge 3 receptions, 61 yards Dave Glinka 3/8, 30 yards Dave Raimey 17 carries, 59 yards Chapman 2 receptions, 26 yards Army Week 2: Army at Michigan Army 0 0 0 7 Michigan 7 3 7 0 October 6 Ann Arbor, MI 70,749 yes 1 MICH Jack Strobel 1-yard run (Bob Timerlake kick) MICH 7–0 2 MICH Timberlake 25-yard field goal MICH 10–0 3 MICH Dave Raimey 7-yard run (Timberlake kick) MICH 17–0 4 ARMY Carl Stichweh 73-yard punt return (Heydt kick) MICH 17–7 yes On October 6, Michigan defeated No. 10 Army by a 17–7 before a crowd of 70,749 at Michigan Stadium. The Wolverines intercepted four Army passes and gave up only four Army completions. Jack Strobel scored Michigan's first touchdown on a one-yard run in the first quarter. Dave Raimey scored the Wolverines' second touchdown in the third quarter. Bob Timberlake added a 25-yard field goal and two extra points. Carl Stichweh scored for Army on 73-yard punt return in the fourth quarter. Michigan totaled 276 rushing yards in the game while holding Army to 92 rushing yards. Michigan State Week 3: Michigan at Michigan State Michigan 0 0 0 0 Michigan State 13 0 8 7 October 13 East Lansing, MI 77,501 yes 1 MSU Lewis 7-yard pass from Smith (Lattimer kick) MSU 7–0 1 MSU Sanders 18-yard pass from Migyanka (kick failed) MSU 13–0 3 MSU Lewis 3-yard run (Lewis, pass from Smith) MICH 21–0 4 MSU Lewis 5-yard run (Lattimer kick) MICH 28–0 yes On October 13, Michigan lost to Michigan State, 28–0, before a crowd of 77,501 at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan. It was the Spartans' fourth consecutive victory over the Wolverines. Sherman Lewis scored three touchdowns and a two-point conversion, but the Spartans' point tally might have been far greater had they not turned the ball over seven times (five fumbles and two interceptions). The Spartans tallied 459 yards of total offense while allowing only 112 yards by the Wolverines. Purdue Week 4: Michigan at Purdue Michigan 0 0 0 0 Purdue 16 7 7 7 October 20 West Lafayette, IN 48,907 yes 1 PUR Tommy Fugate 54-yard pass from Ron Digravio (run failed) PUR 6–0 1 PUR Charley King 14-yard pass from DiGravio (Omer Ohl kick) PUR 13–0 1 PUR Ohl 23-yard field goal PUR 16–0 2 PUR Tom Bloom 58-yard pass from DiGravio (Ohl kick) PUR 23–0 3 PUR DiGravio 1-yard run (Ohl kick) PUR 30–0 4 PUR Tom Boris 19-yard pass from Gary Hogan (Ohl kick) PUR 37–0 yes On October 20, Michigan lost to Purdue, 37–0, at Ross–Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana. It was the worst defeat suffered by a Michigan football team in 27 years, since losing, 40–0, to Minnesota in 1935. Purdue tallied 200 rushing yards and 212 passing yards. Michigan tallied only 43 rushing yards and 54 passing yards. Minnesota Week 5: Minnesota at Michigan Minnesota 0 10 7 0 Michigan 0 0 0 0 October 27 Ann Arbor, MI 65,484 yes 2 MINN Versich 24-yard field goal MINN 3–0 2 MINN Campbell 4-yard pass from Blaska (Versich kick) MINN 10–0 3 MINN Cairns 58-yard pass from Blaska (Versich kick) MICH 17–0 yes On October 27, Michigan lost to Minnesota, 17–0, before a homecoming crowd of 65,484 in Ann Arbor. It was the third consecutive game in which the Wolverines were shut out by a Big Ten opponent. It was the first time the program had been shut out in three consecutive games since 1935. The Wolverines gained only 50 yards (96 passing yards and negative 46 rushing yards) on 66 plays against Minnesota. Wisconsin Week 6: Wisconsin at Michigan Wisconsin 7 7 0 20 Michigan 12 0 0 0 November 3 Ann Arbor, MI 53,789 yes 1 MICH Raimey 2-yard run (Bill Dodd kick failed) MICH 6–0 1 WIS Vanderkelen 1-yard run (Kromer kick) WIS 7–6 1 MICH Raimey 2-yard run (pass failed) MICH 12–7 2 WIS Kurek 1-yard run (Kromer kick) WIS 14–12 4 WIS Holland 9-yard run (Kromer kick) WIS 21–12 4 WIS Kurek 2-yard run (Kromer kick) WIS 28–12 4 WIS R. Smith 1-yard run (kick failed) WIS 34–12 yes On November 3, Michigan lost to Wisconsin, 34–12, before a crowd of 53,789 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor. After the Wolverines had been shut out for 13 straight quarters, Michigan's Dave Raimey scored two touchdowns in the first quarter. The Wolverines led, 13–7, at the end of the first quarter, but the Wolverines were outscored, 27–0, in the remainder of the game. Wisconsin quarterback Ron Vander Kelen, who was selected as the 1962 Chicago Tribune Silver Football winner, completed 17 of 25 passes for 202 yards and rushed for 59 yards. Pat Richter caught seven passes for 104 yards. Michigan gained only nine yards in the second half. Illinois Week 7: Illinois at Michigan Illinois 0 10 0 0 Michigan 0 0 6 8 November 10 Ann Arbor, MI 49,756 yes 2 ILL Jim Plankenhorn 30-yard field goal ILL 3–0 2 ILL Mike Summers 1-yard run (Plankenhorn kick) ILL 10–0 3 MICH Bob Timberlake 4-yard pass from Bob Chandler (run failed) ILL 10–6 4 MICH Chandler 1-yard run (Harvey Chapman pass from Chandler) MICH 14–10 yes On November 10, Michigan defeated Illinois by a 14–10 before a crowd of 49,756 at Michigan Stadium. The Illini scored 10 points in the second quarter to take a 10–0 lead at halftime. Michigan converted only three first downs in the first half. In the third quarter, Dave Raimey led the Wolverines down the field on a drive capped by a four-yard touchdown pass from Bob Chandler to Bob Timberlake. Michigan attempted a two-point conversion but Chandler was tackled while trying to pass. On the next Illinois drive, Michigan end Ben Farabee intercepted an Illinois pass and returned it to the one-yard line. Chandler ran one yard for the go-ahead touchdown. The Wolverines completed the scoring with a two-point conversion on a pass from Chandler to Harvey Champman. Illinois' final two drives also ended in turnovers: a Tom Keating interception and a Jim Green fumble recovery. Iowa Week 8: Michigan at Iowa Michigan 6 8 0 0 Ohio State 0 14 0 14 November 17 Iowa City, IA 52,880 yes 1 MICH Dave Raimey 1-yard run (kick failed) MICH 6–0 2 IOWA Larry Ferguson 16-yard run (Roberts kick) IOWA 7–6 2 MICH Raimey 2-yard run (Bob Timberlake pass from Bob Chandler) MICH 14–7 2 IOWA Paul Krause 82-yard punt return (Roberts kick) TIE 14–14 4 IOWA Sammie Harris 47-yard pass from Matt Szykowny (Roberts kick) IOWA 21–14 4 IOWA Dick Turici 4-yard pass from Wallace (Roberts kick) IOWA 28–14 yes On November 17, Michigan lost, 28–14, to Iowa before a crowd of 52,880 at Iowa Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. It was the first time a Michigan team lost at Iowa Stadium.Hawkeyes Beat Michigan, 28–14 The Des Moines Register Leighton Housh November 18, 1962 1S, 8S https://www.newspapers.com/clip/38840901/hawkeyes_beat_michigan_2814/ Newspapers.com Michigan led, 14–7 in the second quarter on two short touchdown runs by Dave Raimey. With a minute and a half remaining in the first half, Paul Krause returned a punt 82 yards for a touchdown. The score remained tied at 14–14 with three minutes remaining in the game. At the 2:51 mark, Iowa quarterback Matt Szykowny connected with Sammie Harris for a 47-yard touchdown pass to put Iowa ahead. On the first play of the ensuing drive, Michigan quarterback Bob Chandler threw a pass that was intercepted by Earl McQuiston at Michigan's 25-yard line and returned to the 13. Iowa scored four plays later on a pass from Bob Wallace to Dick Turici with 45 seconds remaining. Iowa out-gained Michigan by 278 rushing yards to 153. Iowa's Larry Ferguson led the way 153 yards on 20 carries. Iowa's defense intercepted three Michigan passes. Ohio State Week 9: Michigan at Ohio State Michigan 0 0 0 0 Ohio State 7 0 7 14 November 24 Columbus, OH 82,349 yes 1 OSU Francis 1-yard run (Mamula kick) OSU 7–0 3 OSU Francis 3-yard run (Mamula kick) OSU 14–0 4 MICH Butts 1-yard run (Mamula kick) OSU 21–0 4 MICH Ketterhenrich 16yard run (Mamula kick) OSU 28–0 yes On November 24, Michigan lost, 28–0, to Ohio State on national television and before a crowd of 82,349 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State coach Woody Hayes ran his traditional "three yards and a cloud of dust" offense, as the Buckeyes racked up 330 rushing yards and only seven passing yards. The mainstay of the Buckeyes' offense was senior fullback Dave Francis, who carried the ball 30 times for 186 yards and two touchdowns. Michigan's offense was held to 74 rushing yards and 68 passing yards.Buckeyes Crush Wolverines In Finale The Michigan Daily Dave Andrews November 27, 1962 7 https://digital.bentley.umich.edu/midaily/mdp.39015071754324/601 Bentley Historical Library Joe Falls in the Detroit Free Press described Ohio State's offense as "awfully dull . . . but awfully deadly", "tromping on people for years – with pure, simple, bone-shattering, teeth-jarring power." The Wolverines concluded the season with a 2–7 record, the worst for a Michigan team since the 1936 team went 1–7. Statistical leaders Michigan's individual statistical leaders for the 1962 season include those listed below.Michigan Football Statistic Archive Query Page University of Michigan Mgoblue.com November 5, 2017 http://statsarchive.ath.umich.edu/VS-Football/footstart.php https://web.archive.org/web/20150402151629/http://statsarchive.ath.umich.edu/VS-Football/footstart.php April 2, 2015 dead(statistics retrieved by entering "1962" in the box for "Games & Totals by Season" and then, at the next screen, choosing "Display Season Totals") Rushing 2 Michigan Wolverines Player Attempts Net yards Yards per attempt Touchdowns Dave Raimey1243853.15Wayne Sparkman351333.8 0Bob Timberlake741081.50 Passing 2 Michigan Wolverines Player Attempts Completions Interceptions Comp % Yards Yds/Comp TD Long Bob Chandler6429445.340113.8117Bob Timberlake3416347.117911.2013Forest Evashevski, Jr.3511331.4837.5017 Receiving 2 Michigan Wolverines Player Receptions Yards Yds/Recp TD Long Harvey Chapman1122520.4032Bob Timberlake1016016.0150Ron Kocan5499.8011 Kickoff returns 2 Michigan Wolverines Player Returns Yards Yds/Return TD Long Dave Raimey1017017.0025Jack Strobel813817.3027Harvey Chapman511222.40 Punt returns 2 Michigan Wolverines Player Returns Yards Yds/Return TD Long Harvey Chapman4246.0012Dave Raimey8222.8Tom Prichard5173.40 Personnel Letter winners The following players won varsity letters for their participation on the 1962 football team. Players who started at least four games are shown with their names in bold. Mel Anthony, 5'11", 195 pounds, sophomore, Cincinnati - fullback Donald Blanchard, 6'3", 233 pounds, junior, Sturgis, MI Bob Brown, 6'5", 226 pounds, senior, Kalamazoo, MI – started 6 games at left end Robert Chandler, 6'3", 199 pounds, junior, LaGrange, IL – started 2 games at quarterback Harvey Chapman, 5'11", 180 pounds, junior, Farmington Hills, MI – started 3 games at right halfback, 1 game at left halfback Jim Conley, 6'3", 193 pounds, sophomore, Springdale, PA – started 3 games at left end Bill Dodd, 5'11", 203 pounds, junior, Virden, IL – started 4 games at fullback Forest Evashevski Jr., 6'0", 182 pounds, junior, Iowa City, IA - quarterback Ben Farabee, 6'2", 201 pounds, sophomore, Holland, MI - end Dave Glinka, 6'0", 194 pounds, senior, Toledo, OH – started 1 game at quarterback Jim Green, 6'1", 212 pounds, sophomore, Trenton, MI – started 3 games at center Richard Hahn, 6'0", 195 pounds, sophomore, Norton Village, OH - guard Edward Hood, 5'9", 175 pounds, senior, Detroit - halfback Dennis Jones, 6'2", 191 pounds, sophomore, Worthington, OH - halfback Tom Keating, 6'3", 206 pounds, junior, Chicago – started 8 games at left tackle Ron Kocan, 5'11", 203 pounds, senior Sharpsville, PA – started 3 games at right end David Kovacevich, 5'10", 203 pounds, junior, Chicago - guard John Kowalik, 5'10", 181 pounds, senior, Detroit - halfback Dave Kurtz, 6'0", 204 pounds, junior, Toledo, OH – started 8 games at right guard Bill Laskey, 6'1", 206 pounds, sophomore, Milan, MI – started 5 games at right end Gerald Mader, 6'3", 217 pounds, sophomore, Chicago - tackle John Marcum, 6'0", 205 pounds, junior, Monroe, MI – started 1 game at right guard John Minko, 6'1", 226 pounds, senior, Connellsville, PA – started 9 games at left guard William Muir, 6'0", 200 pounds, junior, Cuyahoga Falls, OH – started 4 games at center Joe O'Donnell, 6'2", 219 pounds, senior, Milan, MI – started 9 games at right tackle Lou Pavloff, 6'0", 210 pounds, senior, Hazel Park, MI – started 1 game at center Tom Prichard, 5'10", 180 pounds, junior, Marion, OH – started 3 games at left halfback Dave Raimey, 5'10", 195 pounds, senior, Dayton, OH – started 4 games at right halfback Dick Rindfuss, 6'1", 188 pounds, sophomore, Niles, OH – started 2 games at right halfback Richard Schram, 6'1", 220 pounds, senior, Jackson, MI - tackle Arnie Simkus, 6'4", 225 pounds, sophomore, Detroit - tackle Wayne Sparkman, 5'11", 189 pounds, junior, Plymouth, MI – started 5 games at fullback Jack Strobel, 5'9", 175 pounds, junior, Maywood, IL – started 3 games at left halfback Dick Szymanski, 5'10", 187 pounds, senior, Toledo, OH – started 1 game at center Bob Timberlake, 6'4", 200 pounds, sophomore, Franklin, OH – started 6 games at quarterback, 2 games at left halfback Jim Ward, 6'1", 196 pounds, senior, Imlay City, MI – started 1 game at right end Paul Woodward, 6'2", 221 pounds, junior, Cincinnati - tackle John Yanz, 6'2", 201 pounds, junior, Chicago - end Non-letter winners John Houtman, 6'4", 229 pounds, senior, Adrian, MI – started 1 game at left tackle Freshmen Tom Cecchini, 6'0", 195 pounds, freshman, Detroit - center Jack Clancy, 6'1", 190 pounds, freshman, Detroit - quarterback Jeffrey Hoyne, 6'1", 195 pounds, freshman, Chicago - end Bill Keating, 6'1", 220 pounds, freshman, Chicago - tackle Tom Mack, 6'3", 220 pounds, freshman, Buyrus, OH - end John Rowser, 6'0", 175 pounds, freshman, Detroit - halfback Stephen C. Smith, 6'5" 230 pounds, freshman, Park Ridge, IL - end Dick Sygar, 5'11", 176 pounds, freshman, Niles, OH - halfback Bill Yearby, 6'3", 220 pounds, freshman, Detroit - tackle Coaching staff Head coach: Bump Elliott Assistant coaches: Don Dufek, Sr. - freshmen coach Henry Fonde - backfield coach Jack Fouts - interior line coach Bob Hollway - line coach Jack Nelson - ends coach Trainer: Jim Hunt Manager: Anthony Klain Awards and honors Captain: Bob Brown Most Valuable Player: Dave Raimey Meyer Morton Award: John Minko John Maulbetsch Award: Bob Timberlake See also 1962 in Michigan References Michigan Category:Michigan Wolverines football seasons Michigan Wolverines football