Oosterbaan, Bennie Gaylord, 1906-
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Athlete and football coach at the University of Michigan.
Bennie G. Oosterbaan was born in Muskegon, Mich., in 1906. He graduated from the University of Michigan where he was a three-sport varsity star: in football, basketball and baseball. As an end on the football team, Oosterbaan led the Big Ten in touchdowns in 1925 with eight and was a three-time all-American and was named to an all-time all-American team. He was an all-American in basketball in 1927 and 1928.
Oosterbaan became an assistant football coach in 1928 and head coach in 1948, when Michigan went 9-0 and was ranked No. 1. During his 11 years as coach, Michigan won three Big Ten championships and achieved a Rose Bowl victory in 1951 over California, 14-6. His teams compiled a 66-33-4 record. Oosterbaan was also head basketball coach, 1938-1946, leading Michigan to an overall record of 81-72.
In 1959, Oosterbaan became Michigan's director of athletic alumni relations and held that position until he retired in 1972. He died October 25, 1990.
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