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Marriage, Tragedy, and Hope. On January 19, 1942, Ward married Charlotte Alma Earl, who worked at Ford Motor Company's Personnel Office. In 1944, while Ward was in the Army, she was severely injured in a hit-and-run accident while driving home from a bridge game with two other women.
Willis Franklin Ward (December 28, 1912 – December 30, 1983) was a track and field athlete and American football player who was inducted into the University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor in 1981.
Willis Ward, 1932. As a sophomore on a defending conference champion team loaded with veteran stars, including captain Ivan Williamson and future All-American Ted Petoskey at ends, Ward wasn’t expected to see much action, let alone get a starting berth.
Learn about Willis Ward, the first African American football player at the University of Michigan, who was benched for being Black in 1934. Explore his life, career, and legacy beyond the controversial game.
Nov 19, 2021 · When Fielding Yost infamously benched Michigan's best player during one football game in 1934, he set in motion a one-dimensional narrative about the athlete. Now a digital exhibit at the Bentley explores Willis Ward's expansive and complicated legacy.
Jan 17, 2022 · Willis Ward, one of the University of Michigan’s greatest athletes, wasn’t dejected when racism and injury prevented him from showcasing his Great Depression-era talent.
Nov 15, 2021 · Recently, the library launched an online exhibit, “Willis Ward: More Than the Game,” which addresses Ward’s notorious Georgia Tech benching while also showcasing the broader context of his family, community, campus and career.
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