The ‘Cobbler Poet’ Who Became a Campus Folk Hero

Before social media, there was Doc Lovell—a British cobbler turned Ann Arbor street poet who captivated Michigan students with his speeches, verse, and theatrical flair. From humble beginnings to campus fame, his story is one of eccentric charm and bold ambition. Curious how a shoemaker became a campus legend? Read on to meet the man behind the myth.