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4 unusual facts about Tom Harmon


449th Fighter Interceptor Squadron

Former Heisman Trophy-winner Tom Harmon was a member of the unit during their stint in the CBI.

Devin Gardner

Prior to the 2013 Notre Dame game, Gardner was awarded the No. 98 Michigan Football Legends jersey in honor of Tom Harmon.

Early in the 2013 season, Gardner was awarded Tom Harmon's Michigan Football Legends jersey, becoming the first Michigan player to wear the number in over 70 years.

John Kimbrough

In 1941 he started along Tom Harmon in the New York Americans backfield in the third American Football League and became the team's primary running threat after Harmon left the team for military service.


Harry Kipke

Before resigning, Kipke recruited Tom Harmon to play at Michigan and advised the future Heisman Trophy winner to stay with Michigan despite the coaching change.


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