Tom Slade

[2] After graduating from Saginaw High in 1970, Slade attended the University of Michigan where he played quarterback under coach Bo Schembechler.

The Wolverines narrowly missed a national championship that year, losing the 1972 Rose Bowl game, 13–12, on a late field goal by Stanford.

More than for his passing, Slade was known for being a tough run-blocker who cleared the way for Billy Taylor and the other Wolverine running backs after he handed the ball off.

He taught at the U-M School of Dentistry for three years before starting his own practice in 1981 in nearby Ypsilanti Township, Michigan.

He was active in the Ypsilanti Area Chamber of Commerce and served a three-year term as the president of the EMU Baseball "Dugout Club.

[4] At the time, Slade noted that he was unable to do the things he loved, like playing golf, running, and enjoying the outdoors.

According to the Detroit News: "Bo's speech was not about Ohio State, the Big Ten title or a national championship.