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When Michigan Canceled The Notre Dame Series | November 4, 1910

[Ed. Originally posted in 2010, a repost for the anniversary of this important day in Meechigan football history. And if you love Kryk, and I know you do, get STAGG vs. YOST now!]

1910 Headlines

On Friday, Nov. 4, 1910, Michigan authorities cancelled the showdown football game scheduled for the next day between the Wolverines and the University of Notre Dame on old Ferry Field, now site of UM’s track and field oval. In a nutshell, the Wolverines contended that at least two Fighting Irish players were ineligible under the rules of the game contract, and when Notre Dame refused to sit them out, Michigan pulled the plug on the contest, and, as it turned out, on the series for the next 32 years.