Vintage 1942 ticket for the homecoming game between the #13 Michigan Wolverines and the #12 Illinois Fighting Illini played on 10/31/1942 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor. Michigan defeated the Illini 28-14 in front of a crowd of 33,826. 

Michigan was led by head coach Fritz Crisler in his 5th season.  They would finish 7-3 and #9 in the final AP poll. The 1942 team compiled a record of 7–3 and was ranked No. 9 in the final Associated Press poll. The team's line that included Albert Wistert, Merv Pregulman, Julius Franks (U-M's first African-American All-American), Elmer Madar, Robert Kolesar, Bill Pritula and Philip Sharpe and was known as the "Seven Oak Posts."

The Illini were led by head coach Ray Elliot in his 1st season.  They would finish 6-4. They were ranked as high as #5 in the AP poll but would be knocked out of the poll win consecutive losses to #10 Ohio State and Great Lakes Navy near the end of the season.

In the sixth week of the season, Michigan defeated Illinois, 28-14, in front of 33,826 fans at Michigan Stadium. Michigan touchdowns were scored by Paul White, Bob Chappuis, Bob Wiese, and Bob Stenberg. Wiese's touchdown came on a 19-yard pass from Tom Kuzma. Jim Brieske converted all four PATs for Michigan.

Michigan's starting lineup against Illinois was Madar (left end), Wistert (left tackle), Kolesar (right guard), Pregulman (center), Franks (right guard), Pritula (right tackle), Sharpe (right end), Ceithaml (quarterback), Kuzma (left halfback), White (right halfback), and Boor (fullback).

This ticket is in VG condition with minor wear.   Please see the photos for details. 

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