Fans flock to Desmond Howard's autograph signing session at M Den

From left, Michigan junior Courtney Lantzer, Ohio, junior Matt Simpson, Lansing, sophomore Gabby Gutierrez, Woodhaven, and alumni Jeffrey Groom, Utica, sit on the floor as they wait in line for a chance to meet Desmond Howard during an autograph signing at the M Den on Friday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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From left, Michigan junior Courtney Lantzer, Ohio, junior Matt Simpson, Lansing, sophomore Gabby Gutierrez, Woodhaven, and alumni Jeffrey Groom, Utica, sit on the floor as they wait in line for a chance to meet Desmond Howard during an autograph signing at the M Den on Friday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Desmond/cache/090911_SPT_Desmond_Howard_MRM17_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan alumni Mike Dolsen hands a t-shirt to a student as Desmond Howard fans wait in line behind him for a chance to meet the football star during an autograph signing at the M Den on Friday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Desmond/cache/090911_SPT_Desmond_Howard_MRM18_fullsize.jpg
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Fans wait in a line wrapped around the the second floor of the M Den in order to meet Michigan football star Desmond Howard during an autograph signing at the M Den on Friday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Desmond/cache/090911_SPT_Desmond_Howard_MRM19_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan junior Takis Bletsis, Kokomo, Ind., Sophomore James Giardina, Rochester and Patrick Kosnik, Grand Rapids, purchase copies of Desmond Howard's new book ?I Wore 21: The Legend of Desmond Howard? before an autograph signing at the M Den on Friday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Desmond/cache/090911_SPT_Desmond_Howard_MRM20_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan fan Corey Karp, of Tucson, AZ., shows his mom Iris, an item as they shop before an autograph signing with football star Desmond Howard at the M Den on Friday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Desmond/cache/090911_SPT_Desmond_Howard_MRM21_fullsize.jpg
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Fans wait in a line wrapped around the the second floor of the M Den in order to meet Michigan football star Desmond Howard during an autograph signing at the M Den on Friday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Desmond/cache/090911_SPT_Desmond_Howard_MRM22_fullsize.jpg
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Fans take photographs as Michigan football star Desmond Howard takes his seat during an autograph signing at the M Den on Friday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Desmond/cache/090911_SPT_Desmond_Howard_MRM23_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan football star Desmond Howard smiles during an autograph signing at the M Den on Friday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Desmond/cache/090911_SPT_Desmond_Howard_MRM24_fullsize.jpg
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Fans wait in a line wrapped around the the second floor of the M Den in order to meet Michigan football star Desmond Howard during an autograph signing at the M Den on Friday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Desmond/cache/090911_SPT_Desmond_Howard_MRM25_fullsize.jpg
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A fan greets Michigan football star Desmond Howard during an autograph signing at the M Den on Friday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Desmond/cache/090911_SPT_Desmond_Howard_MRM26_fullsize.jpg
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Fans greet Michigan football star Desmond Howard during an autograph signing at the M Den on Friday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Desmond/cache/090911_SPT_Desmond_Howard_MRM27_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan football star Desmond Howard laughs as he chats with a fan during an autograph signing at the M Den on Friday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Desmond/cache/090911_SPT_Desmond_Howard_MRM28_fullsize.jpg
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Michigan football star Desmond Howard signs a copy of his book ?I Wore 21: The Legend of Desmond Howard? during an autograph signing at the M Den on Friday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Desmond/cache/090911_SPT_Desmond_Howard_MRM29_fullsize.jpg
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Fans wait in a line wrapped around the the second floor of the M Den in order to meet Michigan football star Desmond Howard during an autograph signing at the M Den on Friday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Desmond/cache/090911_SPT_Desmond_Howard_MRM30_fullsize.jpg
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A fan holds a copy of Desmond Howard's new book ?I Wore 21: The Legend of Desmond Howard? while waiting in line for an autograph signing with the football star at the M Den on Friday. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Desmond/cache/090911_SPT_Desmond_Howard_MRM31_fullsize.jpg
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Ann Arbor police officer Chuck Graham pulls out a poster for Michigan football star Desmond Howard to sign during an autograph signing at the M Den on Friday. The poster, along with a second larger version, will be auctioned off during a charity for the late Ann Arbor police officer Vada Murray. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Desmond/cache/090911_SPT_Desmond_Howard_MRM32_fullsize.jpg
Fans lined up for former Michigan star Desmond Howard's autograph Friday evening at the M Den location at 303 South State Street in Ann Arbor. The Heisman Trophy winner, who will be honored during the Michigan-Notre Dame game on Saturday, signed copies of the new book by William Roose, "I Wore 21: The Legend of Desmond Howard."
Melanie Maxwell is a photographer for AnnArbor.com. She can be reached at melaniemaxwell@annarbor.com. Follow AnnArbor.com photography on Facebook at AnnArbor.com Photo and on Twitter at @AnnArborPhoto.
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Larry Weisenthal
Sat, Sep 10, 2011 : 6:04 a.m.
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