12th man (football) 12th man (football) The 12th man or 12th player is a term for fans of teams in eleven-a-side sports games, particularly association football (soccer) or American football. As most football leagues allow a maximum of eleven players per team on the playing field at a time, referring to a team's fans as the 12th man implies that they have a potentially helpful role in the game. Infrequently, the term has referred to individuals having a notable connection to their football team. In Canadian football, 12 players are usually on the field at one time and the term 13th man is
1928 Michigan Wolverines football team be honored on the 1928 All-Big Ten Conference football teams. Elton Wieman was removed as the team's head coach in late May 1929. The following players won varsity letters for their work on the 1928 football team: Players who started at least half of Michigan's games are displayed in bold. The following players won aMa letters for their work on the 1928 football team: 1928 Michigan Wolverines football team The 1928 Michigan Wolverines football team was an American football team that represented the University of Michigan in the 1928 Big Ten Conference football season. The Wolverines compiled a 3–4–1 record