text:  It is ironic that <unk> was born in <unk> , Michigan in 1926 for several reasons . Ted <unk> preceded <unk> as an All @-@ American end on the University of Michigan football team . <unk> had excelled as a representative of Saginaw County in <unk> competition . <unk> posted significant football accomplishments in 1926 making 1926 a significant year for himself as well . <unk> All @-@ American status as an end at Michigan would be <unk> 's next step after <unk> in <unk> competition . 
  