By Darin Hayes 
“The Leaders and Best” isn’t just a fight song lyric; it’s a statement of fact when you look at the history of the Michigan Wolverines! With one of the longest and most decorated football traditions in the nation, Ann Arbor has produced an unparalleled number of gridiron legends, from the early dominance of Fielding Yost to Heisman winners like Desmond Howard and Charles Woodson. The Wolverines rank among the elite few schools with the most College Football Hall of Fame inductees. If you’re a die-hard Michigan fan or just a college football historian, dive in to see the definitive list of every player, coach, and administrator who has officially been immortalized in Maize and Blue! 〽️
List of Michigan Wolverines Inducted in the College Football Hall of Fame
- Dave Brown
- Francis Wistert
- Bennie Oosterbaan
- Bob Chappuis
- Benny Friedman
- Harry Kipke
- Germany Schulz
- Bob Westfall
- Desmond Howard
- Ron Kramer
- Dan Dierdorf
- Ernie Vick
- Reggie McKenzie
- Jim Mandich
- Albert Benbrook
- Harry Newman
- Anthony Carter
- Tom Harmon
- Pete Elliott
- Charles Woodson
- Merv Pregulman
- Ron Johnson
- Tom Curtis
- Neil Snow
- Rob Lytle
- Albert Wistert
- John Elliott
- Lloyd Carr
- Steve Hutchinson
- Mark Messner
- Fielding Yost
- Bo Schembechler
Conclusion
With a roll call that includes the likes of the great Fielding Yost, Bo Schembechler, and Charles Woodson, the Michigan Wolverines stand among college football’s true royal families. This list confirms that the tradition of “The Leaders and Best” is not just confined to the history books, but is permanently etched into the hallowed walls of the College Football Hall of Fame. As one of the most decorated programs for enshrined talent, Michigan’s remarkable depth of legendary players, coaches, and vital administrators guarantees that the Maize and Blue legacy will forever be synonymous with excellence on the gridiron. Go Blue!
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