In recognition of Steve Mariucci's achievements, Northern Michigan University will retire his No. 18 jersey on Oct. 11 during a celebration of NMU's 1975 national championship football team. (Northern Michigan University photo)

Northern Michigan University will retire Steve Mariucci’s iconic No. 18 Wildcat football jersey on Saturday, Oct. 11, as part of NMU’s 50th anniversary celebration of the Wildcats’ 1975 national championship.

The news was first revealed in a surprise video message from Mariucci’s lifelong friend, Hall of Fame basketball coach and fellow NMU and Iron Mountain High School alum Tom Izzo. The message aired on NFL Network’s “GameDay Morning” on Sunday.

Mariucci’s jersey will be officially raised to the rafters of the Superior Dome on Oct. 11.

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