The Victors
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"The Victors" is the fight song of the University of Michigan.[1] Michigan student Louis Elbel wrote the song in 1898 after the football team's victory over the University of Chicago, which clinched an undefeated season and the Western Conference championship.
For other uses, see The Victors (disambiguation).
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An abbreviated version of the song, based on its final refrain, is played at University of Michigan sporting events and functions. "The Victors" is considered one of the greatest college fight songs ever written.[1][2][3][4]