Tag Archives: football

The Athletics Edition

In June, 1907, a special edition of the Tamarack called The Young Tamarack was issued. According to an editorial published in this edition, there were two reasons for this … both relating to athletics. The first reason was the formation of the Athletics Association, which, the writer tells us, would help finance the Athletics program at the university. An association of this type would also help establish some by-laws for participation in the various sports available at the University of Detroit at that time....

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Tamarack Archive , , , , , , , Updated: July 28, 2015

History and Football

When Herman J. Muller, S. J. left this world in 2007, at the age of 98, he had been a devoted and much admired Jesuit priest for over 65 years. He left a distinguished legacy which included a devotion to history, teaching, student development, and the Detroit Titans Athletic teams. It was this devotion that urged him to write what has become the official history of the University of Detroit since 1877, and we are proud to include his work in our digital archives....

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Football, University of Detroit Football Collection , , , , , Updated: July 1, 2015

Fall means Football!

The digital Football Collection offers viewers a way to revisit the time when the pride of the university was reflected in the powerful Titan team. To complete the experience, click through some of the audio interviews included with the collection and hear first hand the memories of those who were there on the field, who felt the sting of those days before uniforms were designed with safety and comfort in mind. It’s easy to be proud once again listening to those who still remember their time on the field....

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Football , , , , , Updated: October 15, 2014

Headache Cure

The James T. Callow Folklore Archive is an interesting place to spend some time before the summer ends.  A visitor can usually discover something interesting, funny, or amazing there.  Each entry is brief but loaded with a bit of America that few other collections offer. Take this post, for example.  I was searching for something to write about and typed a few lines into Google to see what I could find.  To my delight, this brief story from the collection popped...

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James T. Callow Folklore Archive , , , Updated: September 15, 2014

Football Collection

The University of Detroit Football programs offer more than just a glimpse into the details of particular games, however. Page through the issues to discover what it was like to attend a game during the height of the glory that was once Titan football. View the ads; read the profiles and greetings from the mayor, university president, and coaches; and share in the excitement that devoted fans brought to each game. A visit to the University of Detroit Football Collection can be your ticket back to the thrilling days that once were....

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Football, University of Detroit Football Collection , , , , , Updated: January 14, 2014

The Digital Titans

Football was always near and dear to the hearts of fans from the University of Detroit. From its mud and blood beginning, it quickly became a popular and important part of the school for students, faculty, and administration, as well as the local community. As the team evolved, the game went from a rough and tumble brawl to a polished and professional athletic challenge. Devoted fans ensured a place for football as part of student life until its sad end in 1964. Along with each game, fans were kept informed about the players names and season statistics through glossy, brightly colored and highly collectable programs and memorabilia. The Football Programs digital collection offers a glimpse into the history of the Titans, the University of Detroit’s much loved team....

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Football, University of Detroit Football Collection , , , Updated: August 26, 2013