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Fight song of the  University of Michigan | |
| Lyrics | Louis Elbel, 1898 |
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| Music | Louis Elbel, 1898 |
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"The Victors" is the fight song of the University of Michigan.[1] Michigan student Louis Elbel wrote the song in 1898 after the football team's victory over the University of Chicago, which clinched an undefeated season and the Western Conference championship.
An abbreviated version of the song, based on its final refrain, is played at University of Michigan sporting events and functions. "The Victors" is considered one of the greatest college fight songs ever written.[1][2][3][4]
- ^ a b Daughters, Amy (October 12, 2011). "Ranking the Top 50 College Football Fight Songs". Bleacher Report. Turner Sports. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
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- ^ Huguenin, Mike (June 23, 2015). "15 for '15: College football's best fight songs". National Football League. Retrieved October 1, 2016.