University of Michigan Hall of Honor
Wally Weber
- Induction:
- 1981
As a player, coach, scout and raconteur, Wally Weber has furthered Michigan's athletic tradition. Â A starter at fullback on Fielding Yost's Big Ten champions in 1925 and 1926, Weber was known for his hard-hitting style of play on both sides of the ball. He was often assigned to stop the opponents' biggest back, and when the Wolverines twice defeated Minnesota in 1926, Wally successfully shut down Gopher All-American Herb Joesting to lead the victories. He returned to Ann Arbor in 1931 as backfield coach under Harry Kipke, helping develop three consecutive Big Ten title winners, including the 1932 and 1933 national championship teams. Later, he took over coaching the freshmen and served as a scout. He coached under coaches Kipke, Crisler, Oosterbaan and Elliott and retired from the athletic department in 1973. Weber was a widely popular public speaker, preaching the merits of the Michigan athletic and academic tradition across the country.
Men's Basketball Postgame Report: Tennessee (NCAA Tournament Elite 8)
Sunday, March 29
Ice Hockey Highlights vs. Minnesota Duluth (March 29)
Sunday, March 29
Men's Basketball Highlights vs. Tennessee (March 29)
Sunday, March 29
Baseball Highlights at Rutgers (March 29)
Sunday, March 29
