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.
Volleyball Highlights vs. Oregon (Nov. 22)
Saturday, November 22
Ice Hockey Highlights vs. Ohio State (Nov. 22)
Saturday, November 22
Football Highlights at Maryland (Nov. 22)
Saturday, November 22
Women's Basketball Highlights vs. UConn (Nov. 21)
Friday, November 21
