Francis Michael "Whitey" Wistert (born February 20, 1912 in Chicago, Illinois, died April 23, 1985 in Painesville, Ohio) was an American football and baseball player. He played college football for the University of Michigan Wolverines. He was added into the College Football Hall of Fame after he was elected to it in 1967. He and his two brothers are three of the seven players who have had their uniform numbers retired by Michigan Wolverines football. While at college, Wistert helped Michigan win the Big Ten Conference football championship in 1931, 1932, and 1933. He was also Big Ten Most Valuable Player in college baseball. He later played for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball.
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Questions and Answers
Q: Who was Francis Michael Wistert?
A: Francis Michael Wistert, also known as "Whitey", was an American football and baseball player born in Chicago, Illinois in 1912.
Q: Which college did Wistert attend to play football?
A: Wistert played college football for the University of Michigan Wolverines.
Q: Was Wistert successful in college football?
A: Yes, Wistert helped Michigan win the Big Ten Conference football championship three times (in 1931, 1932, and 1933).
Q: Did Wistert receive any recognition for his college football career?
A: Yes, Wistert was added into the College Football Hall of Fame after being elected in 1967.
Q: Were any of Wistert's family members also successful in football?
A: Yes, Wistert's two brothers were also successful football players for Michigan, and all three of them had their uniform numbers retired by the team.
Q: Was Wistert successful in college baseball as well?
A: Yes, Wistert was named Big Ten Most Valuable Player in college baseball.
Q: Did Wistert play professional sports?
A: Yes, Wistert later played for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball.