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|name = Reuben Kelto |
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|team = [[Michigan Wolverines football|Michigan Wolverines]] |
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|position1 = [[Tackle (American football)|Tackle]] |
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|birth_date = {{Birth date|1919|9|10}} |
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|birth_place = [[Bessemer, Michigan]] |
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|death_date = {{Death date and age|1998|3|19|1919|9|10}} |
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|death_place = [[Colorado Springs, Colorado]] |
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|high_school = A.D. Johnston High School |
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|playing_years1 = 1939–1941 |
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|Awards = Most Valuable Player, [[1941 Michigan Wolverines football team]] |
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'''Reuben W. Kelto''' (September 10, 1919 – March 19, 1998) was an [[American football]] player. He played at the [[Tackle (American football)|tackle]] position for the [[University of Michigan]] from 1939 to 1941. He was chosen as the Most Valuable Player on the [[1941 Michigan Wolverines football team]]. |
'''Reuben W. Kelto''' (September 10, 1919 – March 19, 1998) was an [[American football]] player. He played at the [[Tackle (American football)|tackle]] position for the [[University of Michigan]] from 1939 to 1941. He was chosen as the Most Valuable Player on the [[1941 Michigan Wolverines football team]]. |
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Kelto was born in 1919 in [[Bessemer, Michigan]], the son of Emil and Lilly Kelto. He graduated from the A.D. Johnston High School in 1938.<ref name=Obit/> |
Kelto was born in 1919 in [[Bessemer, Michigan]], the son of Emil and Lilly Kelto. He graduated from the A.D. Johnston High School in 1938.<ref name=Obit/> |
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He enrolled at the [[University of Michigan]] and played football under head coach [[Fritz Crisler]] from 1939 to 1941. He first gained attention in Michigan's 1939 victory over Iowa. Following the game, Bob Murphy of the ''[[Detroit News]]'' wrote: "A new star stood out for the Wolverines in Reuben Kelto of Bessemer. |
He enrolled at the [[University of Michigan]] and played football under head coach [[Fritz Crisler]] from 1939 to 1941. He first gained attention in Michigan's 1939 victory over [[Iowa Hawkeyes football|Iowa]]. Following the game, Bob Murphy of the ''[[Detroit News]]'' wrote: "A new star stood out for the Wolverines in Reuben Kelto of Bessemer. Subbing for Bill (Savilla) at various intervals in the game Kelto did an outstanding job."<ref>{{cite news|author=Jim Rasmusen|title=It's All in the Slant|newspaper=Ironwood Daily Globe (quoting from a story in the Detroit News)|date=1939-10-19}}</ref> Michigan line coach [[Biggie Munn]] called Kelton one of the "unsung heroes of the 1940 grid battles."<ref>{{cite news|title=Reuben Kelto Earns Praise: Line Coach Munn Adds His Words to Those of Coach Crisler|newspaper=Ironwood Daily Globe|date=October 14, 1931|page=8|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/54907388/?terms=reuben%2Bkelto%2Bmichigan%2Bfootball}}</ref> |
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Kelto went on to become the Most Valuable Player on the [[1941 Michigan Wolverines football team]]. The 1941 team under head coach [[Fritz Crisler]] finished with a 6-1-1 record and were ranked fifth in the final [[Associated Press]] poll.<ref name=t41>{{cite web|title=1941 Football Team|publisher=University of Michigan, Bentley Historical Library|url= |
Kelto went on to become the Most Valuable Player on the [[1941 Michigan Wolverines football team]].<ref name=t41/><ref>{{cite news|title=Praise Given To Kelto in Church Magazine|newspaper=Ironwood Daily Globe|date=January 29, 1942|page=11|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/55079495/?terms=reuben%2Bkelto%2Bmichigan%2Bfootball}}</ref> The 1941 team under head coach [[Fritz Crisler]] finished with a 6-1-1 record and were ranked fifth in the final [[Associated Press]] poll.<ref name=t41>{{cite web|title=1941 Football Team|publisher=University of Michigan, Bentley Historical Library|url=https://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/football/fbteam/1941fbt.htm|access-date=2010-08-01}}</ref> After playing 56 of 60 minutes against Illinois in 1941, a writer in the ''[[Detroit Free Press]]'' wrote: "If ever there was an under-rated football player, it is this 198-pound tackle."<ref>{{cite news|title=Praise Kelto for His Play: Writer Selects Him as One of Michigan's Unsung Heroes|newspaper=The Ironwood Daily Globe|date=November 5, 1941|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/54910266/?terms=reuben%2Bkelto%2Bmichigan%2Bfootball}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Kelto May Be All-American: Bessemer Lad Is Main Cog Of Michigan's Line Play To Date|newspaper=Ironwood Daily Globe|date=October 11, 1941|page=8|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/54907163/?terms=reuben%2Bkelto%2Bmichigan%2Bfootball}}</ref> |
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Kelto received a |
Kelto received a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering degree from the University of Michigan and later received a master's degree from the Chrysler Institute of Engineering in [[Detroit]], [[Michigan]].<ref name=Banq>{{cite news|title=Three alumni recognized at Bessemer athletic banquet|newspaper=Ironwood Daily Globe|date=1997-05-10}}</ref> |
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Kelto served in the [[U.S. Navy]] during [[World War II]] .<ref name=Obit/> |
Kelto served in the [[U.S. Navy]] during [[World War II]] .<ref name=Obit/> |
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He married |
He married Florence Albrecht on August 17, 1946, in a ceremony held in [[Shawano, Wisconsin]], with the reception at the Hotel Martin in [[Bonduel, Wisconsin]].<ref name=Wed>{{cite news|title=Reuben Kelto Takes Bride at Lovely Shawano Home Rites|newspaper=Ironwood Daily Globe|date=1946-08-23|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/55123085/?terms=reuben%2Bkelto}}</ref> At the time of the wedding, Kelto had recently been discharged from the Navy and was working for [[Chrysler Corporation]].<ref name=Wed/> Over the course of his professional career, Kelto held positions as an electrical engineer with Chrysler and Tecumseh Products.<ref name=Banq/> He was also a lifetime member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers. He lived in [[Dayton, Ohio]], [[Adrian, Michigan]], and, for the last 12 years of his life, [[Colorado Springs, Colorado]]. |
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In 1975, Kelto was inducted into the Upper Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame.<ref name=Banq/> |
In 1975, Kelto was inducted into the Upper Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame.<ref name=Banq/> |
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Kelto died in 1998 from complications of [[Alzheimer's disease]]. He was survived by his wife, Florence, three sons (Clifford, Martin, and Douglas) a daughter (Vivian Khalife) and seven grandchildren.<ref name=Obit>{{cite news|title=Reuben Kelto|newspaper=Ironwood Daily Globe|date=1998-03-23}}</ref> |
Kelto died in 1998 from complications of [[Alzheimer's disease]]. He was survived by his wife, Florence, three sons (Clifford, Martin, and Douglas), a daughter (Vivian Khalife) and seven grandchildren.<ref name=Obit>{{cite news|title=Reuben Kelto|newspaper=Ironwood Daily Globe|date=1998-03-23|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/3062430/?terms=reuben%2Bkelto%2Bmichigan%2Bfootball}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 20:09, 28 July 2024
| Michigan Wolverines | |
 Reuben Kelto, 1940 | |
| Born: | September 10, 1919 Bessemer, Michigan |
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| Died: | March 19, 1998 (aged 78) Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Tackle |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 198 lb (90 kg) |
| College | University of Michigan |
| High school | A.D. Johnston High School |
| Career history | |
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| 1939–1941 | Michigan |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Awards | Most Valuable Player, 1941 Michigan Wolverines football team |
Reuben W. Kelto (September 10, 1919 – March 19, 1998) was an American football player. He played at the tackle position for the University of Michigan from 1939 to 1941. He was chosen as the Most Valuable Player on the 1941 Michigan Wolverines football team.
Kelto was born in 1919 in Bessemer, Michigan, the son of Emil and Lilly Kelto. He graduated from the A.D. Johnston High School in 1938.[1]
He enrolled at the University of Michigan and played football under head coach Fritz Crisler from 1939 to 1941. He first gained attention in Michigan's 1939 victory over Iowa. Following the game, Bob Murphy of the Detroit News wrote: "A new star stood out for the Wolverines in Reuben Kelto of Bessemer. Subbing for Bill (Savilla) at various intervals in the game Kelto did an outstanding job."[2] Michigan line coach Biggie Munn called Kelton one of the "unsung heroes of the 1940 grid battles."[3]
Kelto went on to become the Most Valuable Player on the 1941 Michigan Wolverines football team.[4][5] The 1941 team under head coach Fritz Crisler finished with a 6-1-1 record and were ranked fifth in the final Associated Press poll.[4] After playing 56 of 60 minutes against Illinois in 1941, a writer in the Detroit Free Press wrote: "If ever there was an under-rated football player, it is this 198-pound tackle."[6][7]
Kelto received a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering degree from the University of Michigan and later received a master's degree from the Chrysler Institute of Engineering in Detroit, Michigan.[8]
Kelto served in the U.S. Navy during World War II .[1]
He married Florence Albrecht on August 17, 1946, in a ceremony held in Shawano, Wisconsin, with the reception at the Hotel Martin in Bonduel, Wisconsin.[9] At the time of the wedding, Kelto had recently been discharged from the Navy and was working for Chrysler Corporation.[9] Over the course of his professional career, Kelto held positions as an electrical engineer with Chrysler and Tecumseh Products.[8] He was also a lifetime member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers. He lived in Dayton, Ohio, Adrian, Michigan, and, for the last 12 years of his life, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
In 1975, Kelto was inducted into the Upper Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame.[8]
Kelto died in 1998 from complications of Alzheimer's disease. He was survived by his wife, Florence, three sons (Clifford, Martin, and Douglas), a daughter (Vivian Khalife) and seven grandchildren.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Reuben Kelto". Ironwood Daily Globe. March 23, 1998.
- ^ Jim Rasmusen (October 19, 1939). "It's All in the Slant". Ironwood Daily Globe (quoting from a story in the Detroit News).
- ^ "Reuben Kelto Earns Praise: Line Coach Munn Adds His Words to Those of Coach Crisler". Ironwood Daily Globe. October 14, 1931. p. 8.
- ^ a b "1941 Football Team". University of Michigan, Bentley Historical Library. Retrieved August 1, 2010.
- ^ "Praise Given To Kelto in Church Magazine". Ironwood Daily Globe. January 29, 1942. p. 11.
- ^ "Praise Kelto for His Play: Writer Selects Him as One of Michigan's Unsung Heroes". The Ironwood Daily Globe. November 5, 1941.
- ^ "Kelto May Be All-American: Bessemer Lad Is Main Cog Of Michigan's Line Play To Date". Ironwood Daily Globe. October 11, 1941. p. 8.
- ^ a b c "Three alumni recognized at Bessemer athletic banquet". Ironwood Daily Globe. May 10, 1997.
- ^ a b "Reuben Kelto Takes Bride at Lovely Shawano Home Rites". Ironwood Daily Globe. August 23, 1946.