Michigan trip for Longhorn game 2024
- Robert J. Brown: A historical figure, Robert J. Brown was an All-American guard and a three-year letterman for Michigan football. He captained the 1925 Wolverines and was part of the 1923 national champion team. He later served as a University of Michigan regent from 1967 to 197434.
- Robert J. Brown and Robert M. Brown were the first father-son duo to be named Michigan Football team captains in the program’s storied history. Robert J. Brown was an All-American guard and three-year Michigan football letterman. He captained the 1925 Wolverines and was a member of the 1923 national champion team, and 1923 and 1925 Big Ten champion teams under Fielding Yost. From 1967-74, he served as a University of Michigan regent. Robert M. Brown followed his father to Ann Arbor, playing for Bump Elliott and lettered in 1961 and 1962. He served as the 1962 team captain.
- “Donating to a new football locker room is more than just supporting a building — it’s about preserving a tradition shared by past teams, including my father’s team (1923-25), my team (1961-62), as well as strengthening our future Michigan family, fostering team spirit, and enhancing our competitive edge,” said Robert M. Brown. “Together, we can create a space where athletes bond, grow and prepare to uphold the University of Michigan’s legacy of excellence on and off the field.”
- “The Brown Family has a long history of supporting Michigan Football and its student-athletes, on and off the field. We are so appreciative to the family of Robert M. Brown Sr. and Robert J. Brown for their continued generosity and commitment to Michigan Football and U-M Athletics,” said J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Head Football Coach Sherrone Moore. “The Brown family’s leadership and generosity have helped us continue to supply our team and staff with the best resources available. We are so grateful.”
- Established in 1986, the Monroe-Brown Foundation honors Albertine Monroe Brown and Robert J. Brown. The foundation is committed to education and the belief that motivated students should be encouraged and assisted to reach their maximum potential.
