Germany Schulz

Adolph " Germany" Schulz ( born April 19, 1883 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, † April 14, 1951, Detroit, Michigan ) was an American American football player and coach. He played on the position of the center and a linebacker at the University of Michigan.

His father, Adolph F. Schulz sen. (* 1854) was a physician; his mother was Sophia Schulz ( * 1850). The couple emigrated from Germany in 1880 and immigrated to the United States. Schulz played football at the Fort Wayne High School.

Career

Schulz played at the above College 1904 until 1905., The year 1906 he had to stop because he only had to earn a degree as a steel worker, the more money. 1907 and 1908 he finished his studies then. Schulz played for the Michigan Wolverines on the position of the center. He revolutionized the delivery of the ball to the quarterback, while he handed the ball with one hand with a slight spin. This could hold the ball easier the quarterback. At the same time he moved to protect the quarterbacks back (at this time there were between defensive line and offensive line no scan line). In defense, he was employed as a linebacker. He was the first player, who has held this position. Last year, Schulz captain of his team. The Wolverines were able to win with him as a center 32 of their 37 games. After his playing career, he was an assistant coach for various college teams. In 1951 he was accepted as one of the first players in the College Football Hall of Fame.