Michigan Alpha Centennial 1964
- The Centennial Celebration 1964 jointly hosted by the Michigan Alpha Alumni Association and active chapter.
Homecoming 2013
- Homecoming 2013 at 1437 Washtenaw.
Harmon BBQ 2013
- BBQ at the chapter house to honor Tom Harmon '41.
Homecoming 2012
- BBQ revives tradition attracting strong alumni attendance.
Mud Bowl
- A PHOTO HISTORY OF THE MUD BOWL 1934 to 1997 ~ MICHIGAN'S GREATEST FRATERNITY ATHLETIC RIVALRY During the fall of 1934, Phi Delta Theta (PDT) active member E. Reed Low '37 challenged the "house across the street" (Sigma Alpha Epsilon -- SAE) to a friendly game of "touch" football on the morning of Homecoming in a little used valley in their side yard along South University. Low is considered the founder of the Mud Bowl. The men of PDT and SAE fought a close match which SAE narrowly won 8 - 6. Given the intense rivalry between the two fraternities which were located only a couple hundred feet apart, it was decided that the Mud Bowl would be an annual event. The Mud Bowl became a revered Homecoming tradition as PDT and SAE fiercely battled each year for nothing more than pride. In the early years, the game essentially was a rough intramural football match played on a field that was wetter and shorter than regulation. As the annual contest matured, it was decided that the challenge and entertainment value of the game could be enhanced by tilling the ground and flooding the field. Eventually, the Ann Arbor Fire Department contributed to making the mayhem on the field even more muddy by pouring approximately 10,000 gallons of water into the valley shortly before the game. By kickoff of games played in the 1970s through the 1990s, it was not uncommon for the mud to be more than one foot deep with water covering the west end of the "field." The PDT-SAE rivalry series in the Mud Bowled ended in 1997 after the 60th game between the two fraternities was played. The records about these 60 games are a combination of fact and myth, but no one disputes that this was the greatest fraternity athletic rivalry in the State of Michigan if not the entire nation. The Mud Bowl grew into such a spectacle that crowds numbering in the thousands showed up each year to witness the game. The game attracted coverage by Sports Illustrated, ESPN, ABC Sports as well as campus, Ann Arbor and Detroit media. The Mud Bowl became so popular that national brewing companies -- at first Stroh's, and then Miller -- sponsored the event. Of course, some people have speculated that the presence of sororities playing football, or speedball in some years, during the half-time may have garnered most of the great public interest in the event. Nonetheless the athleticism and intensity of the PDT-SAE matchups proved to be very entertaining for the fans. While the exact win-loss tally is subject to dispute, it is believed that PDT rightly boasts a few more victories in the series than SAE. Given that SAE hand picked the referees for each Mud Bowl, a PDT victory typically required overcoming the opposing players plus the men in stripes. For this reason, PDT's hard fought "losses" remain as much a source of pride as its many victories. If you have pictures or memories of the Mud Bowl to share with the Alumni Association's Heritage Project, please contact us at [email protected].
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Homecoming 2009 in Pictures
September 26, 2009 ~ Michigan 36, Indiana 33 ~
New and Old Alums Visit the Chapter House, Watch Award Ceremony and Witness the Reopening of the Newly Renovated North Porch...And Michigan Wins!
Nat Love '81, Derek Smith '91 and Pat Hayden '66.
Nat Love '81, JT (Tom) Buck '77, Derek Smith '91 and Frank Bock '78.
Derek Smith '91 (Derek's son, UM Class of '28?)
Alumni Association President JT (Tom) Buck '77 makes remarks as active chapter President John Sturgis '11 holds the "Unsung Heroes" award from the Ann Arbor Campus Community Coalition (A2C3).
Ann Arbor City Council Member and A2C3 Leader Joan Lowenstein presents the "Unsung Heroes" award to Michigan Alpha President John Sturgis '11. For more information about the award, view the article in Ann Abor.com (http://www.annarbor.com/news/opinion/unsung-heroes-recognizes-local-groups-that-work-to-combat-excessive-drinking/).
Alumni Association Board Member John Buck '54 cuts the ribbon at a dedication ceremony for the newly renovated North Porch. Active chapter President John Sturgis '11 watches the grand opening.
Alums and active members commemorate the grand opening of the North Porch.
View of the North Porch looking toward the back parking lot.
View of the North Porch looking toward the front of the chapter house.
View of the North Porch from the sidewalk along South University.
View of the North Porch from the front yard.
View of the North Porch from the back parking lot.
As a part of the Homecoming festivities, a framed picture of Michigan football great (two term President of Michigan Alpha) Bob Chappuis '48 with his autographed cover of Time magazine was hung in the Trophy Room next to framed pictures Tom Harmon '41.
Alumni take advantage of the free parking during the Michigan vs. Indiana football game (parking by the stadium is currently going for $30 per vehicle!).
Michigan wins a close game. Michigan 36, Indiana 33.
Roster of Phi Delta Theta Michigan Alpha's
Distinguished Athletes
*** This roster is NOT complete. We are aware that numerous
men should be added to this list. Please contact us at
[email protected] to recommend additions and
corrections to the roster.
The PDT Michigan Alpha 1938-1950 sports composite displayed in the Trophy Room of the chapter house.
Members of the Michigan Hall of Honor
The U of M Hall of Honor was established in 1978 to recognize those who have made significant contributions as athletes, coaches, and, or, administrators to the tradition of Wolverine athletics while enhancing the image and reputation of the University.
Bob Ufer ’43 (inducted 1978, Track)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Ufer
Tom Harmon ’41 (inducted 1978, Football)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Harmon
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/0808/campus.michigan.top10/content.9.html
Harry G. Kipke '24 (inducted 1981, Football, Coaching Football)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Michigan_Athletic_Hall_of_Honor
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/magazine/features/si50/states/michigan/greatest/
Alvin Wistert ’50 (inducted 1981, Football)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alvin_Wistert
Albert Wistert ’42 (inducted 1981,Football)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Wistert
Francis Wistert ’34 (inducted 1981,Football)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitey_Wistert
Don Lund ’45 (inducted 1984, Football, Basketball, Baseball, Baseball Coach)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Lund
Bob Chappuis ’48 (inducted 1984, Football, Baseball) (1947 Heisman Trophy Runner-up, highest vote winner in the Midwest)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Chappuis
Doug Roby, Sr. '23 (inducted 1984, Football, Baseball, Baseball Coach)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doug_Roby
Ben Smith ’43 (inducted 1985, Golf )
John Greene ’44 (inducted 1989, Wrestling, Football)
Dick Kempthorn '50 (inducted 1992, Football)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick_Kempthorn
Jack Weisenburger '48 (inducted 1992, Football, Baseball)
Dominic Tomasi '49 (inducted 1994, Football, Baseball)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominic_Tomasi
Bill Mogk '53 (inducted in 2002, Baseball)
Bill McFarland '56 (Inducted 2009, Hockey)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_MacFarland_(ice_hockey)
Bob Ufer Award Winners
Established during 1981 in memory of legendary U of M athlete and long-time football announcer Bob Ufer '43 ("the voice of Michigan football"), the M Club's Ufer Award is annually presented to an individual for his or her outstanding service to the U of M Athletic Department.
Douglas F. Roby '23
Don Lund '45
Woodward A. “Chip” Warrick, Jr. '47 (2007 award winner)
Michigan Football All-Americans
Harry Kipke '24 (1922)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Kipke
Francis Wistert '34 (1933)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Wistert
Tom Harmon '41 (1939, 1940) (1940 Heisman Trophy Winner)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Harmon
Albert Wistert '42 (1942)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Wistert
Bob Chappuis '48 (1947) (1947 Heisman Trophy Runner-up, highest vote winner in the Midwest)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Chappuis
Alvin Wistert '50 (1948, 1949)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alvin_Wistert
Mike Hammerstein '86 (1985)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Hammerstein
Members of the College Football Hall of Fame
Harry Kipke '24
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Kipke
Francis Wistert '34
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Wistert
Tom Harmon '41 (1940 Heisman Trophy Winner)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Harmon
Albert Wistert '42
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Wistert
Bob Chappuis '48 (1947 Heisman Trophy Runner-up, highest vote winner in the Midwest)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Chappuis
Alvin Wistert '50
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alvin_Wistert
Harold R. "Tubby" Raymond '50
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_%22Tubby%22_Raymond
Michigan Football Retired Jersey Numbers
Francis Wistert '34 (# 11)
Albert Wistert '42 (# 11)
Alvin Wistert '50 (# 11)
Tom Harmon '41 (# 98)
Michigan Football Team Captains
Harry G. Kipke '24 (Captain of the 1923 team)
James O. H. Simrall '31 (Captain of the 1930 team)
Dominic Tomasi '49 (Captain of the 1948 team. 1948 MVP)
Alvin Wistert '50 (Captain of the 1949 team)
Michigan Sports Team Captains
Harry G. Kipke '24 (Captain of the 1923 Football team)
James O. H. Simrall '31 (Captain of the 1930 Football team)
Charley Ross '41 (Captain of the 1941 Hockey team)
Benjamin Sandipher Smith '43 (Captain of the 1943 Golf team)
Don Lund '45 (Captain of the 1945 Baseball team)
Bliss Bowman '46 (Captain of the 1946 Baseball team)
Dominic Tomasi '49 (Captain of the 1948 Football team. 1948 MVP of the Football team)
Harold Raymond '50 (Captain of the 1949 Baseball team)
Alvin Wistert '50 (Captain of the 1949 Football team)
Bill Mogk '53 (Captain of the 1953 Baseball team)
Bill MacFarland '56 (Captain of the 1955 and 1956 Hockey teams. National Champions in 1955 and 1956)
Tom Jorgensen '56 (Captain of the 1955-56 Basketball team)
Michigan Varsity Athletic Team All-Americans
in Sports Other than Football
Bob Ufer '43 (All-America in Track, 1943)
Bill McFarland '56 (All-America in Hockey, 1954, 1955 and 1956. Team captain 1955 and 1956)
Fred DeJesus '76 (All-America in Tennis, 1974)
Chris Brewster '86 (All-America in Cross Country, 1985 and 1986 plus Track, 1985 and 1986)
Dan Reddan '94 (All-America in Track, 1991)
Michigan Varsity Sports Head Coaches
Harry Kipke '24 (football, 1929-1937. National Champions 1932 and 1933)
Don Lund '45 (baseball, 1959 - 1962. National Champions 1962)
Professional Sports Players
(partial list -- please contact us to add/correct names: [email protected])
Doug Roby '23 (Football, Cleveland Indians)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doug_Roby
Francis Wistert '34 (Baseball, Cincinnati Reds)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Wistert
Tom Harmon '41 (Football, Los Angeles Rams)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Harmon
Don Lund '45 (Baseball, Brooklyn Dodgers, St. Louis Browns and Detroit Tigers)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Lund
Bob Chappuis '48 (Baseball, Brooklyn Dodgers and Chicago Rockets)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Chappuis
Alvin Wistert '50 (Football, Philadelphia Eagles)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alvin_Wistert
Bill MacFarland '56 (Hockey, Edmonton Flyers, Seattle Totems)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_MacFarland_(ice_hockey)
Mike Hammerstein '86 (Football, Cincinnati Bengals)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Hammerstein
Michigan Football Team Members
(partial list -- please contact us to add/correct names: [email protected])
Charles P. Barton '14
Doug Roby, Sr. '23
Harry Kipke '24
James O. H. Simrall '31 (Captain of the 1930 team)
Francis Wistert '34
Russell Fuog '35
Robert Cooper '38
John Smithers '38
Tom Harmon '41
Albert Wistert '42
John Greene '43
George Hildebrandt '43
Bob Kolesar '43
Ralph Amstutz '44
Don Lund '45
Bill Culligan '46
John Lintol '47
Bob Chappuis '48
Joe Soboleski '48
Jack Weisenburger '48
Bob Callahan '49
Dominic Tomasi '49 (Captain of the 1948 team)
Stu Wilkins '49
Bill Bartlett '50
John Ghindia '50
Bob Hollway '50
Dick Kempthorn '50
Harold Raymond '50
Alvin Wistert '50 (Captain of the 1949 team)
Chuck Lentz '51
John Powers '51
Tom Kelsey '52
Ted Kress '54
Fred Baer '55
Jim Bates '55
Jerry Goebel '57
Ed Shannon '57
Jim Maddock '57
Dave Bowers '58
James S. VanPelt '58
Tony Rio '59
Maynard Stetten '59
Willard Hildebrand '61
Gary Kane '61
John Walker '61
Mike Hammerstein '86
Brad Burrows '88
Dave Mandel '88
Michigan Baseball Team Members
(partial list -- please contact us to add/correct names: [email protected])
Doug Roby, Sr. '23
Don Brewer '38
Don Lund '45 (Captain of the 1945 team)
Bliss Bowman '46 (Captain of the 1946 team)
Cliff Wise '47
Bob Chappuis '48
Jack Weisenburger '48
Dominic Tomasi '49
Harold Raymond '50 (Captain of the 1949 team)
Bill Mogk '53 (Captain of the 1953 team)
Dick Peterjohn '57
Dean Finkbeiner '58
Barry Marshall '61
Derek Kerr '86
Michigan Basketball Team Members
(partial list -- please contact us to add/correct names: [email protected])
Tom Harmon '41
Don Lund '45
Jim Barron '56
Tom Jorgenson '56 (U of M Basketball Assistant Coach from 1960 - 1966, 3 Big   Ten Championships 2 NCAA Final Four appearances)
Bob Sullivan '58
Randy Tarrier '58
Pete Tillotson '58
Jack Lewis '59
Terry Miller '60
Michigan Hockey Team Members
(partial list -- please contact us to add/correct names: [email protected])
Charley Ross '41 (Captain of the 1941 team)
Dr. Rudy Reichert '43
Bill MacFarland '56 (Captain of the 1955 and 1956 teams. National Champions in 1955 and 1956)
Gary Mattson '60
Pat Cushing '61
Tom Wilson '61
Michigan Wrestling Team Members
(partial list -- please contact us to add/correct names: [email protected])
John Greene ’44
Woodward A. “Chip” Warrick, Jr. '47
Michigan Golf Team Members
(partial list -- please contact us to add/correct names: [email protected])
Benjamin Sandipher Smith '43 (Captain of the 1943 team)
Ken Myers '57
Michigan Tennis Team Members
(partial list -- please contact us to add/correct names: [email protected])
John Wiley '60
Fred DeJesus '76 (All-America in Tennis, 1974)
Michigan Swimming Team Members
(partial list -- please contact us to add/correct names: [email protected])
Paul Keeler '37
John O’Reilly '56
Harry Huffaker '61
Michigan Track Team Members
(partial list -- please contact us to add/correct names: [email protected])
Bob Ufer ’43
Bill Michaels '54
Dan Reddan '94 (All-America in Track, 1991)
Michigan Gynastics Team Members
(partial list -- please contact us to add/correct names: [email protected])
Chuck Clarkson '59
State of Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
Tom Harmon ’41 (inducted 1962)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Harmon
Harry G. Kipke '24 (inducted 1968)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Michigan_Athletic_Hall_of_Honor
Bob Ufer ’43 (inducted 1982)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Ufer
Don Lund ’45 (inducted 1987)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Lund
Michigan Alpha Members' Other Noteworthy
Accomplishments in Athletics
(partial list -- please contact us to add/correct names: [email protected])
Doug Roby '23
* Member of the Michigan football team.
* From 1951 to 1953, he was the president of the Amateur Athletic Union, then America's governing body for many amateur sports.
* He was vice president (1953–65) and president (1965–68) of the United States Olympic Committee and one of two American members of the International Olympic Committee (1952–84).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doug_Roby
Tom Harmon '41
* 1940 Heisman Trophy winner and star member of the Michigan football team.
* Tom Harmon's 10-minute broadcasts were a staple of the ABC and (later) American Information radio networks. He
was seen on KTLA, Channel 5, Los Angeles.
* The Phi Delta Theta General Headquarters established the Harmon-Rice Award in his honor (the Rice name in the award honored Grantland Rice) that is presented each year to the most outstanding Phi Delt collegiate athlete in the nation.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Harmon
Robert "Bob" Hollway '50
* Member of the Michigan football team.
* College and professional coach.
* Head coach of the St. Louis Cardinals.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Hollway
Harold R. "Tubby" Raymond '50
* Member of the Michigan football team.
* University of Delaware head football coach (1966-2001) with 300 wins.
* College Football Hall of Fame inductee (2003).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_%22Tubby%22_Raymond
Charlie Green '58
* 40+ year working within the University of Michigan Department of Intercollegiate Athletics program. Since 1960, Charlie has been associated with the U of M Golf Course in both part-time and full-time roles. He is the current full-time Club House manager. In 1967, Charlie began working in the Michigan Press Box as a statistician and most recently as game clock operator. More than 222 consecutive games without a miss. He also started working at the scorers table for Men’s Basketball in 1967 as a statistician, scoreboard operator and official timer. For the more than 8 years, Charlie has been the official timer for Women’s Basketball. He taught Algebra and Geometry for 33 years in the Willow Run and Taylor Public Schools retiring in 1993.
Chris Brewster '86
* Winner of the 1987 Harmon-Rice Award.
* All-America in Cross Country, 1985 and 1986 plus Track, 1985 and 1986.
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