Bump Elliott Passes Away

A giant in the history of Michigan football, and Big Ten athletics as well, passed away on Sunday. Chalmers "Bump" Elliott was 94.

A giant in the history of Michigan football, and Big Ten athletics as well, passed away on Sunday. Chalmers "Bump" Elliott was 94.

Here's a retrospective of his brilliant career, courtesy of the Big Ten Network. 

Bump Elliott, who had ties to Iowa (AD), Michigan (player - 1947 B1G MVP; head coach; associate AD) and Purdue (player) has died.

He was 94.

Among Elliott's countless career highlights, he hired Hayden Fry. pic.twitter.com/87jNLo3GOx

— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) December 8, 2019