Posted on Tue, Sep 29, 2009 : 10:23 a.m.
Happy birthday, Tom Harmon. Have you seen the photos of him dodging a drunk fan?
By AnnArbor.com Staff
This one is hilarous, involves legendary Michigan football player Tom Harmon and comes courtesy of Greg Dooley at mvictors. com. On Harmon's 21st birthday in 1940, Michigan played California. One fan, frustrated at Harmon's frequent long runs for touchdowns, jumped onto the field. The result: Some funny photographs, and mvictors compiled a video of this some time back and has it up again today in honor of what would have been Harmon's 90th birthday. Go here to see short video.
Comments
81wolverine
Tue, Sep 29, 2009 : 10:39 a.m.
How hilarious! I wish there was a film of that somewhere. Tom H. must have frustrated many fans of other teams during his career. For that time period, running a sub-10 second 100 yard dash is pretty impressive. I can understand why he had so many big plays. Happy 90th Tom!
michboy40
Tue, Sep 29, 2009 : 10:17 a.m.
Happy Birthday Tom! Every Michigan man owes you a debt of gratitude for being a class act, and a great football player! You set an example, and laid a foundation for all future Wolverines! Go Blue!