University of Michigan Football All-American
William Cunningham
Center, 1898
Michigan's first All-American, chosen by Caspar Whitney, who actually started the All-American selections, preceding Walter Camp. Recommended by Amos Alonzo Stagg after his great performance in the Chicago game of 1898, won by Michigan, 12-11. It was this contest that inspired Louis Elbel to write The Victors, greatest of all college marching songs.
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