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1985 Hall of Fame Inductee
Harry Newman
Led Michigan to three straight championships as a quarterback, punt returns and place kicker. Scored 57 of Michigan’s 82 points against Big Ten opponents in 1932. Won Douglas Fairbanks Trophy as most valuable player in the United States (the trophy is considered the forerunner to the Heisman Trophy). Began playing professionally in1933 with the New York Giants, leading them the league championship against the Chicago Bears. Named all pro and helped the Giants to championship seasons in the following two years. Inducted 1985
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