I hope you had a chance to check out this SI.com piece on Jesse Owens and his exploits at the 1935 Big Ten track and field championship held at U-M’s Ferry Field. The piece chronicles the 45 minute span in which Owens broke four world records.

Anyway, Richard Rothschild’s piece ends with this note:

Ferry Field still stands. Outside the track a plaque commemorates Owens’ record-shattering day. It is, perhaps, the ultimate compliment in college sports that a University of Michigan athletic facility continues to honor the achievements of an Ohio State Buckeye.

Indeed. For curious minds, above of course is a good look at the plaque. For context, it sits here outside the track: