University of Michigan Hall of Honor
Ray Fisher
- Induction:
- 1979
Ray Fisher is a legend in Michigan baseball. He was recommended to take over the coaching reins by Branch Rickey and coached Michigan from 1921 until 1958, going 637-294-8 for a winning percentage of .687. His U-M teams won 14 Big Ten titles and the 1953 NCAA College World Series. Fisher also was a legend in Major League baseball. Born in Middlebury, Vermont, on Oct. 4, 1887, Fisher played from 1910 through 1920, compiling a record of 102-98 with a sparkling ERA of 2.38 as a pitcher for both the New York Highlanders (later the Yankees) and Cincinnati Reds. As a Red in 1919, Fisher drew the starting assignment against Dickie Kerr, one of the players untouched by the charges that members of the Chicago White Sox threw the World Series. Kerr bested Fisher in a pitchers' duel, 3-0, in the infamous Black Sox Scandal. When Fisher took the job in Ann Arbor, Cincinnati placed Fisher on the ineligible list. After the 1921 season, Fisher appealed for reinstatement to Commissioner Kenesaw Landis. Landis suspended him for life. While the ban was never lifted, many observers say a close look into Fisher's problems with pro baseball provide an insight into player-owner problems that presently plague major league baseball. He was later reinstated. He died at the age of 95 on Nov. 3, 1982.
Football Postgame Report: Wisconsin
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Postgame Press Conference: Sherrone Moore (vs. Wisconsin)
Saturday, October 04
Football Postgame Press Conference: Players (vs. Wisconsin)
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Football Highlights vs. Wisconsin (Oct. 4)
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