15 Most Famous Michigan Sports Alumni

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Jul 27, 2014; Cooperstown, NY, USA; National baseball hall of fame chairman of the board Jane Forbes Clark asks Hall of famer Barry Larkin questions at a break during the class of 2014 national baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony at National Baseball Hall of Fame. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

7. Barry Larkin-

Larkin originally went to Michigan to play both baseball and football, but ultimately decided to stick with just baseball. Larkin had a great career with the Wolverines, and was a two time All-American. He also helped lead the team to two College World Series appearances. Larkin moved on to MLB where he played from 1986-2004, exclusively with the Cincinnati Reds. He won three Gold Gloves, nine Silver Slugger Awards, was the 1995 NL MVP, and won a World Series in 1990. Larkin was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2012.

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