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Foiling A Spartan Plot | This Week In Michigan Football History (1949)

This Week in Michigan Football History shares a tale of shenanigans by Spartan fans ahead of the 1949 game. One prank succeeded (defacing the Michigan Stadium field and pressbox), but the second, more elaborate plot was foiled. Here’s the story!

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Here’s the full script:

Gooooood morning and happy homecoming to all the maize & blue fedora faithful back in town to see their DEFENDING BIG TEN CHAMPS.