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3 unusual facts about Michigan Stadium


1973 Ohio State vs. Michigan football game

A then-NCAA record crowd of 105,233 watched the game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.

2011–12 Toronto Maple Leafs season

On February 9, 2012, the NHL announced that the Leafs would play the Detroit Red Wings at Michigan Stadium for the 2013 NHL Winter Classic on January 1, 2013.

2013–14 Detroit Red Wings season

The team will also play in a rescheduled Winter Classic game on New Years Day at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan, as well as participate in alumni games and other events at Comerica Park.


Ralph W. Aigler

Aigler's contributions included leading Michigan back into the Big Ten Conference, leading the effort to construct Michigan Stadium, Yost Fieldhouse and other facilities, negotiating the Big Ten's exclusive contract with the Rose Bowl starting in 1946, hiring Fritz Crisler as football coach and athletic director, and acting as a spokesman for the University and Big Ten for many years on NCAA rules and eligibility issues.


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1964 Michigan Wolverines football team

The game drew a crowd of 66,888 to Michigan Stadium for the annual Band Day.