Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
1981 Rose Bowl Game
1998 Inductee
Butch Woolfolk is considered one of the greatest running backs in the history of Michigan football, but his legacy extends beyond the confines of Michigan into that of the Rose Bowl Stadium.
It was Woolfolk’s performance against the Washington Huskies in 1981 that earned Michigan coaching legend Bo Schembechler his first Rose Bowl Game victory after five losing efforts in the prestigious game. Woolfolk spearheaded a second-half surge in the Wolverines’ 23–6 victory, finishing with 182 yards and a touchdown on 26 carries to earn Player of the Game honors.
Woolfolk went on to a successful NFL career with the New York Giants, Houston Oilers and Detroit Lions. He remains active in the Houston football community as a Houston Texans ambassador.
