15 Famous Athletes from the University of Michigan

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• Tom Brady
• Chris Webber
• Michael Phelps
• Derek Jeter
• Desmond Howard
• Jim Harbaugh
• Jalen Rose
• Charles Woodson
• Juwan Howard
• Dan Dierdorf
• Glen Rice
• Barry Larkin
• Mike Matheny
• Rudy Tomjanovich
• Anthony Carter

The pride and tradition of Michigan Wolverine sports will be etched in sports history forever. Some of the greatest athletes in the world wore maize and blue colors with great pride. Here are the fifteen most famous athletes from the University of Michigan.

Tom Brady

Love him or hate him, Tom Brady is considered the GOAT (greatest of all time) in the National Football League. Six Superbowl titles, three league MVP awards, and countless other records have Brady at the upper echelon quarterbacks to ever play the game. From San Mateo, California Brady once considered transferring from the Wolverines due to lack of play.

Chris Webber

I know what you are thinking. Webber’s legacy will forever be tainted by the infamous timeout call in the NCAA championship game against North Carolina. April 5, 1993, will forever be a dark cloud in Michigan sports history. Born in Detroit, Webber was able to launch a successful NBA career after that epic blunder. He made pitstops around several different teams including the Sacramento Kings, Philadelphia 76ers, and Detroit Pistons.

Michael Phelps

Michael Phelps is the most successful and decorated Olympian of all time. Phelps has 28 medals and holds the record for Olympic gold medals. Phelps is from Baltimore, Maryland and is a prominent figure in the sport of swimming.

Derek Jeter

Derek Jeter is a memorable figure in Major League Baseball and a decorated Wolverines alumnus. Born in New Jersey, Jeter was the face of the New York Yankees for many years, and he currently serves as CEO and part owner of the Miami Marlins. Jeter’s conduct on and off the field epitomized what class and good character are all about.

Desmond Howard

Hailing from Cleveland, Ohio Desmond Howard will be revered as one of the greatest special teams players for the Green Bay Packers. During a rival game with Ohio State, Desmond wanted to do something special after scoring a touchdown. He imitated the pose of the football player on the Heisman trophy, immediately receiving national media attention.

Jim Harbaugh

Jim Harbaugh, from Toledo Ohio, is the current head football coach of the Wolverines. Harbough also tasted success in the NFL nearing winning a title in a great Superbowl against his brother, John Harbaugh. Harbaugh played for six different NFL teams, and he was honored as NFL comeback player of the year during the 1995 season.

Jalen Rose

Jalen Rose is a Detroit native that made tours around the NBA with six different teams. Rose helped propel the Indiana Pacers to three consecutive Eastern Conference Finals appearances. Rose was a member of the infamous Fab Five and currently is a television personality.

Charles Woodson

Charles Woodson was a two-way player who played both offense and defense for the Wolverines. He helped lead the Wolverines to a national championship in 1997. From Freemont, Ohio Woodson was involved in the infamous tuck rule play against Tom Brady and the Patriots in the 2002 AFC championship game.

Juwan Howard

Hailing from Chicago, Juwan Howard was a dominant center that helped propel the Miami Heat to back to back championships in the 2012 and 2013 seasons. Howard returned to the Heat as an assistant coach after retiring in 2013.

Dan Dierdorf

Dan Dierdorf was born in the location of the NFL hall of fame in Canton, Ohio. He played 13 seasons for the St. Louis Cardinals and was selected to six Pro Bowls. He spent 15 years as an announcer for CBS, and he currently is a color analyst for the Wolverines football team.

Glen Rice

Glen Rice won both the NCAA championship and NBA championship during his collegiate and professional career. Glen Rice was a local born in the and made pit stops with six different NBA teams before retiring is 2004.

Barry Larkin

Barry Larkin was one of the pivotal pieces of the 1990 Cincinnati Reds World Series championship team. Larkin has some other career highlights and accolades including three Gold Glove Awards, the National League MVP, nine Silver Slugger Awards. He was also inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in July 2012.

Mike Matheny

Mike Matheny was one of the most accomplished defensive players of his era. He won four Gold Glove Awards and played for four different MLB teams. Matheny is a native of Columbus, Ohio and was the first manager in MLB history to lead his team to the playoffs in each of his first four seasons.

Rudy Tomjanovich

Rudy Tomjanovich led the Houston Rockets to two consecutive NBA championships. During his collegiate career with the Wolverines, he holds the record for rebounds that continues to stand. Tomjanovich had also coached the United States basketball team to a gold medal.

Anthony Carter

Carter finished his collegiate career with as the all-time leading receiver, and he played professional football for 13 years. He was a three-time Pro Bowler, and he played for four different NFL teams.

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