I was there too and it was fun. Organized a group of 40 via bus the next two years to the dome. We had fun (lots of beer) but the Gophers sucked and it was not the same.
No one seemed to know the 1938 game or reference. Finally had to go online and find the answer is Wilbur Moore. Loved this history lesson. Thank you to the original poster
Playing better as a team. As much as I like Landfair in the front row she cannot play all six positions. Her loss may be a positive both in eliminating a major weak spot but also helping becoming a true team