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unusual facts about Bill Hewitt


Bill Hewitt

In the mid fifties, Hewitt began substituting on Maple Leafs broadcasts when his father was given other assignments by the CBC, such as covering the Ice Hockey World Championships or Winter Olympics.


1930 Michigan Wolverines football team

Michigan's starting lineup against Michigan State Normal consisted of Michigan's first-team players: Bill Hewitt (left end), Tom Samuels (left tackle), Omer LaJeunesse (right guard), Maynard Morrison (center), Francis Cornwell (right guard), Claire Purdum (right tackle), Norman Daniels (right end), Estel Tessmer (quarterback), William Heston (left halfback), James Simrall (right halfback), and Roy Hudson (fullback).

1931 Michigan Wolverines football team

All-American: Maynard Morrison (first team selection by Colliers and NEA; third team selection by AP and Central Press), Bill Hewitt (third team selection by NEA)

1932 Michigan Wolverines football team

The only first-team All-Americans from the 1931 squad, center Maynard Morrison and end Bill Hewitt, did not return to the team in 1932.


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