1953 in Michigan

none 1953 1953 Events from the year 1953 in Michigan. 3 Top stories The Associated Press polled editors of its member newspapers in Michigan and ranked the state's top news stories of 1953 as follows:Tornadoes Topped '53 In State The Herald-Press December 31, 1953 IV-2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/37117004/tornadoes_topped_53_in_state/ Newspapers.com The June 8 Flint–Beecher tornado resulting in 116 fatalities and tornadoes in Port Huron, and Monroe areas (385 points) The $40-million August 12 fire that destroyed General Motors' transmission plant in Livonia$40,000,000 GM Fire Razes Plant, Kills 2 Detroit Free Press August 13, 1953 1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/37117319/40000000_gm_fire_razes_plant_kills_2/ Newspapers.com (290 points) Return of Michigan POWs from Korean War (225 points) The November 30 deaths of former Governor Kim Sigler and three others in the crash of a Beechcraft Bonanza airplane, piloted by Sigler, that hit a 540-foot TV tower near Battle Creek (217 points) 1953 Michigan State Spartans football team wins Big Ten championship and invitation to play in 1953 Rose Bowl (153 points) The May 11 sinking of the ore carrier SS Henry Steinbrenner in a Lake Superior storm (129 points) Passage of a controversial business receipts tax by the Michigan Legislature (125 points) Controversy over bingo games sponsored by churches, charities, and veterans group in violation of state law (107 points) The May 22 escape of seven inmates from the Marquette Branch Prison (80 points) Laying of two pipelines under the Straits of Mackinac (75 points) Voting on the top stories ended before the 1953 Detroit Lions won the 1953 NFL Championship Game on December 27. Office holders State office holders right|135px|thumb|Gov. G. Mennen Williams Governor of Michigan: G. Mennen Williams (Democrat) Lieutenant Governor of Michigan: William C. Vandenberg (Republican)/Clarence A. Reid(Republican) Michigan Attorney General: Frank Millard (Republican) Michigan Secretary of State: Frederick M. Alger Jr. (Republican)/Owen Cleary (Republican) Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives: Wade Van Valkenburg (Republican) Chief Justice, Michigan Supreme Court: John R. Dethmers Mayors of major cities right|thumb|150px|Sen. Homer Ferguson right|thumb|150px|Sen. Charles Potter Mayor of Detroit: Albert Cobo (Republican) Mayor of Grand Rapids: Paul G. Goebel Mayor of Flint: Donald W. Riegle Sr. Mayor of Saginaw: William R. Hart/George H. Fischer Mayor of Dearborn: Orville L. Hubbard Mayor of Lansing: Ralph Crego Mayor of Ann Arbor: William E. Brown Jr. Federal office holders U.S. Senator from Michigan: Homer S. Ferguson (Republican) U.S. Senator from Michigan: Charles E. Potter (Republican) House District 1: Thaddeus M. Machrowicz (Democrat) House District 2: George Meader (Republican) House District 3: Paul W. Shafer (Republican) House District 4: Clare Hoffman (Republican) House District 5: Gerald Ford (Republican) House District 6: Kit Clardy (Republican) House District 7: Jesse P. Wolcott (Republican) House District 8: Alvin Morell Bentley (Republican) House District 9: Ruth Thompson (Republican) House District 10: Elford Albin Cederberg (Republican) House District 11: Victor A. Knox (Republican) House District 12: John B. Bennett (Republican) House District 13: George D. O'Brien (Democrat) House District 14: Louis C. Rabaut (Democrat) House District 15: John Dingell Sr. (Democrat) House District 16: John Lesinski Jr. (Democrat) House District 17: Charles G. Oakman (Republican) House District 18: George Anthony Dondero (Republican) Population Sports Baseball 1953 Detroit Tigers season – Under manager Fred Hutchinson, the Tigers compiled a 60–94 record and finished in sixth place in the American League. The team's statistical leaders included Ray Boone with a .312 batting average and 22 home runs, Walt Dropo with 96 RBIs, Ned Garver with 11 wins, and Ralph Branca with a 4.15 earned run average.1953 Detroit Tigers Statistics Sports Reference LLC Baseball-Reference.com July 29, 2017 https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/DET/1953.shtml 1953 Michigan Wolverines baseball team - Under head coach Ray Fisher, the Wolverines compiled a 21–9 record and won the national championship, defeating Texas in the championship game at the 1953 College World Series.2012 University of Michigan Baseball Record Book University of Michigan 2012 August 9, 2017 22, 71 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-basebl/auto_pdf/2011-12/misc_non_event/bsb-recordbook-2012.pdf March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304120456/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-basebl/auto_pdf/2011-12/misc_non_event/bsb-recordbook-2012.pdf dead First baseman Bill Mogk was the team captain.2012 Record Book, p. 13. Other notable players included third baseman Don Eaddy, shortstop Bruce Haynam, and left fielder Paul Lepley. American football 1953 Detroit Lions season – Under head coach Buddy Parker, the Lions compiled a 10–2 record, finished in first place in the NFL Western Conference, and defeated the Cleveland Browns in the 1953 NFL Championship Game. The team's statistical leaders included Bobby Layne with 2,088 passing yards, Robert Hoernschemeyer with 482 rushing yards, and Doak Walker with 502 receiving yards and 93 points scored (five touchdowns, 27 extra points, and 12 field goals).1953 Detroit Lions Statistics & Players Sports Reference LLC Pro-Football-Reference.com July 29, 2017 https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/det/1953.htm 1953 Michigan State Spartans football team – Under head coach Biggie Munn, the Spartans compiled a 9–1 record and were ranked No. 3 in the final AP Poll.1953 Michigan State Spartans Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 29, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/michigan-state/1953-schedule.html 1953 Michigan Wolverines football team – Under head coach Bennie Oosterbaan, the Wolverines finished in a tie for fifth place in the Big Ten Conference with a record of 6–3 and were ranked No. 20 in the final AP Poll.1953 Football Team University of Michigan, Bentley Historical Library July 29, 2017 https://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/football/fbteam/1953fbt.htm 1953 Central Michigan Chippewas football team – Under head coach Kenneth "Bill" Kelly, the Chippewas compiled a 7–1–1 record and won the Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) championship.Central Michigan 2015 Football Media Guide Central Michigan University July 29, 2017 100, 110 2015 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/cmu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/2015-Football-Media-Guide.pdf October 26, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161026171041/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/cmu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/2015-Football-Media-Guide.pdf dead 1953 Detroit Titans football team – The Titans compiled a 6–4 record under head coach Dutch Clark and tied for the Missouri Valley Conference championship.1953 Detroit Mercy Titans Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 29, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/detroit-mercy/1953-schedule.html 1953 Michigan State Normal Hurons football team – Under head coach Fred Trosko, the Hurons compiled a 7–1–1 record.2014 Digital Media Guide: Eastern Michigan University Eastern Michigan University Football July 29, 2017 169, 176 http://www.emueagles.com/custompages/football/2014/2014EMUFBGuide.pdf 1953 Western Michigan Broncos football team – Under head coach Jack Petoskey, the Broncos compiled a 1–6–1 record.Football Records: Annual Results Western Michigan University July 29, 2017 http://www.wmubroncos.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4600&ATCLID=204948424 Basketball 1952–53 Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team – Under head coach William Perigo, the Wolverines compiled a 6–16 record.1952–53 Michigan Wolverines Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/CBB July 29, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/michigan/1953-schedule.html Paul Groffsky was the team's leading scorer with 301 points in 22 games for an average of 13.6 points per game.University of Michigan Basketball Record Book University of Michigan 31 http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/bkm-through-the-years.pdf 2017-07-29 2018-10-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20181026080859/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/bkm-through-the-years.pdf dead 1952–53 Michigan State Spartans men's basketball team – Under head coach Pete Newell, the Spartans compiled a 13–9 record.1952–53 Michigan State Spartans Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/CBB July 29, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/michigan-state/1953-schedule.html 1952–53 Detroit Titans men's basketball team – The Titans compiled a 12–14 record under head coach Bob Calihan.1952–53 Detroit Titans Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/CBB July 29, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/detroit-mercy/1953-schedule.html 1952–53 Western Michigan Broncos men's basketball team – Under head coach Joseph Hoy, the Broncos compiled a 12–9 record.1952–53 Western Michigan Broncos Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/CBB July 17, 2017 https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/western-michigan/1953-schedule.html Ice hockey 1952–53 Detroit Red Wings season – Under head coach Tommy Ivan, the Red Wings compiled a 36–16–18 record, finished in first place in the National Hockey League, and lost to the Boston Bruins in the semi-final round of the playoffs. Gordie Howe led the team with 49 goals, 46 assists, and 95 points. The team's goaltender was Terry Sawchuk.1952–53 Detroit Red Wings Roster and Statistics Sports Reference LLC Hockey-Reference.com July 29, 2017 https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/DET/1953.html 1952–53 Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey season – Under head coach Vic Heyliger, the team compiled a 17–7 record and won the 1953 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament, the Wolverines' third consecutive NCAA hockey championship.College Hockey News July 17, 2017 Michigan Team History http://www.collegehockeynews.com/reports/teamHistory/Michigan/31 1952–53 Michigan State Spartans men's ice hockey team – Under head coach Amo Bessone, the Spartans compiled a 5–16–1 record.College Hockey News July 29, 2017 Michigan State Team History http://www.collegehockeynews.com/reports/teamHistory/Michigan-State/32 1952–53 Michigan Tech Huskies men's ice hockey team – Under head coach Al Renfrew, Michigan Tech compiled a 6–13 record.College Hockey News July 29, 2017 Michigan Tech Team History http://www.collegehockeynews.com/reports/teamHistory/Michigan-Tech/33 Boat racing Port Huron to Mackinac Boat Race – APBA Gold Cup – Joe Taggart Golfing Michigan Open – Chick Harbert Motor City Open - Other Chronology of events January February March April May June July August September October November December Births March 13 - Sam Viviano, caricature artist and art director, in Detroit May 10 - Christopher Paul Curtis, Newbery Medal-winning writer of children's books (Bud, Not Buddy, The Watsons Go to Birmingham – 1963), in Flint, Michigan May 21 - Carl Carlton, R&B, soul, and funk singer-songwriter best known for his hits "Everlasting Love" and "She's a Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)"), in Detroit July 3 - Frank Tanana, Major League Baseball pitcher (1973-1993) and AL ERA leader (1973), in Detroit July 21 - John Nelson, Academy Award-winning visual effects artist (Gladiator, Iron Man), in Detroit September 29 - Michael Talbot, author of books highlighting parallels between ancient mysticism and quantum mechanics, in Grand Rapids, Michigan November 11 - Marshall Crenshaw, musician, singer and songwriter, in Detroit November 27 - Curtis Armstrong, actor (Revenge of the Nerds movies, Moonlighting, Risky Business), in Detroit December 6 - Tom Hulce, Academy Award-nominated actor (Amadeus), in Detroit Gallery of 1953 births Deaths March 10 - Alex J. Groesbeck, Governor of Michigan (1921-1927), at age 79 in Detroit May 16 - James Baird, American football quarterback and president of George A. Fuller Co., at age 79 in Tucson, Arizona November 30 - Kim Sigler, Governor of Michigan (1947-1949), at age 59 in Augusta, Michigan Gallery of 1953 deaths See also History of Michigan History of Detroit References 30em