Future President Gerald Ford with teammate Willis Ward at the University of Michigan in 1934. Ford threatened to quit the team when Ward was benched for a game against Georgia Tech, who at the time refused to play against black players.

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image showing Future President Gerald Ford with teammate Willis Ward at the University of Michigan in 1934. Ford threatened to quit the team when Ward was benched for a game against Georgia Tech, who at the time refused to play against black players.

Nattie2312 on August 2nd, 2019 at 23:45 UTC »

Is it just me or they really look like super heroes? 🤔

Oldswagmaster on August 2nd, 2019 at 23:55 UTC »

I believe Ford was one of the most accomplished athletes to serve as president. But, he was mocked as being clumsy by comedians (at the time). Go figure.

L1ghtf1ghter on August 3rd, 2019 at 01:32 UTC »

A notable followup on Ward:

After being excluded from the Georgia Tech game, Ward went on to score all 12 of Michigan's points that year outside of the Georgia Tech game, without another Wolverine even having an extra point or a field goal.

And his later life:

Ward later became a lawyer in Detroit and a member of the Michigan Public Service Commission from 1966 to 1973, serving as chairman from 1969 to 1973. He also served as a probate court judge in Wayne County, Michigan.