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on 14 returns that season (24.8). The
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in 1987. Derricotte also had a successful career in dentistry. In 1950, Derricotte earned a degree in pharmacy, and in 1958, he earned a further degree in dentistry. After receiving the second degree, Derricotte returned to the military, serving in
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University of Michigan, though both teams were undefeated. Some noted that every Southern AP voter had voted for Notre Dame, which had yet to integrate, whereas three of Michigan's star players (Derricotte,
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Michigan running game." Derricotte broke his nose in a scrimmage after the first game and saw limited playing time, which gave Chappuis an opportunity to shine.
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draft in 1949 by the undefeated league defending champion,
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time Michigan had two 100-yard rushers in the same game.
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465:game. Derricotte scored a touchdown on a 45-yard
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211:in the era when college football was beginning to
738:"Knee Injury Forces Derricotte Out of All Star".
187:(June 14, 1926 – March 31, 2023) was an American
649:"Michigan's Derricotte is now an Army Private".
598:(22nd ed.). Gale. July 2008. p. 325.
563:Detricotte died on March 31, 2023, at age 96.
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1302:"Cleveland Releases Gene Derricotte".
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483:All-America Football Conference
301:. He later transferred to the
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1543:Tuskegee Army Air Field
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251:Derricotte was born in
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1747:James Clayton Flowers
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