Is there any meaning/symbolism behind the helmet design of the Michigan Wolverines?
Helmets are usually blank w/ midline strip, have a letter or symbol that represent the team name or university, but I don't get the yellow on blue design of Mighigan's helmet. Can you help me understand?
2006-08-26 15:50:06 · 11 answers · asked by Mr. G 6 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Thanks for the answers.
I found an interesting website that also helped me answer my question.
http://www.umich.edu/~bhl/helmet/mhelmet.htm
2006-08-27 06:03:41 · update #1
It was after a title drought back in the 30's when Coach Crisler changed up the helmets and the uniforms to help instill more confidence in his team. He also saw some practical use of being able to see those helments a little more easily downfield.
Here's another reference to these facts:
http://alumni.umich.edu/info/um/winged_helmet.php
Go Blue!!
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Michigan Wolverines Helmet Design?
Is there any meaning/symbolism behind the helmet design of the Michigan Wolverines?
Helmets are usually blank w/ midline strip, have a letter or symbol that represent the team name or university, but I don't get the yellow on blue design of Mighigan's helmet. Can you help me understand?
2015-08-06 23:03:31 · answer #4 · answered by Tabitha 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea where it originated, but Michigan isn't the only major college with that design on their helmets. The University of Delaware has uniforms that look almost exactly like Michigan's uniforms. I don't think it has any meaning or sybolism, but it does look cool.
2006-08-26 16:32:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The helmet was designed to have the similar markings of the head of a wolverine, the team's mascot.
2006-08-26 17:04:33 · answer #6 · answered by MenifeeManiac 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Not sure what the idea was behind the design but they have had them that way for a long time and it's always looked cool.
2006-08-26 15:59:51 · answer #7 · answered by ezachowski 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All I know is that is the place where the Mighty Spartans will hit the stinky wolverines.
Go green! Go white!
2006-08-27 20:41:14 · answer #8 · answered by Spartan Rob 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
My hubby says "It just looks cool, Go Blue!"
2006-08-26 16:03:30 · answer #9 · answered by Ashley F 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
let it go...would you rather syracuse, penn state, be the model uniform....it is what it is man....damn..
2006-08-26 17:17:39 · answer #10 · answered by KT 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋