It Happened at Michigan — Racing to Win a Historic Title

January 22, 2024

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Presented by The Record

When Orval Wardel Johnson ran for president of the LSA Class of 1949, an African American student had never before been elected to the position. Despite the popularity of his All-American quarterback opponent, Johnson won the election in a landslide. Read about “Michigan’s Man of Distinction” in this article from The Record.

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