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Young Gerald R. Ford Plays Football

Photographer
Unknown
Date of Work
1933
Type
Photograph
Credit
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum/NARA
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Young Gerald R. Ford Plays Football

This photograph shows a young Gerald R. Ford as a college student at the University of Michigan, dressed for football practice. Ford was a dedicated and talented athlete. During his first year at the University of Michigan, Ford was awarded the Meyer Morton Most Promising Freshman trophy, and was later voted most valuable player by his teammates during his senior year.