A Memoir BY MATT LESTER · Foreword by Jim HarbaughBLUE
BLOOD
Fifty Years, One Team, and the Road to the National Title
They stayed. They won.
This is how.
Blue Blood — Matt Lester“
BLUE BLOOD
THE BOOK
The definitive insider account of Michigan's historic championship
Every Michigan fan knows the score, but only a few people know the whole story. As a lifelong Michigan supporter who became a trusted confidant to Jim Harbaugh, Matt Lester had unprecedented access to the inner workings of one of the greatest teams in college football history.
In Blue Blood, Matt Lester draws on fifty years of devotion to the program—from the Bo Schembechler era through the Harbaugh years—to capture stunning off-the-field moments and the intense human stories behind the 2023 team’s struggle to reach the pinnacle of college football.
THE author
MATT LESTER
A prominent business leader, philanthropist, and lifelong Wolverine. In coach Jim Harbaugh, Matt found a kindred spirit, becoming a trusted advisor and a pillar of the culture Harbaugh rekindled during his nine years at Michigan.
Through Princeton Management, Matt bridged the world between the gridiron and professional success for scores of student-athletes — mentoring players, hosting the team at his Lake Charlevoix retreat, and offering unprecedented private support.
Recent News
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Michigan basketball's magical season started with epic trip Up North
March 29, 2026
The Wolverines bonded at Matt Lester's farm in Charlevoix before their Elite Eight run.
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Lester Family Commits $6 Million Gift in Support of Michigan Football
June 26, 2025
Michigan Athletics announced on Thursday (June 26) a $6 million gift from Matthew and Nicole Lester in support of capital costs associated with the newly renovated and expanded football locker room in Schembechler Hall.
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Yeshiva Beth Yehudah’s Annual Dinner Brings Detroiters Together
Dec 4, 2024
Matt and Nicole Lester were feted by friends, family and dignitaries, including Sen. Debbie Stabenow and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, for their extraordinary contributions to the community.
Recent Community Posts
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The Jaffe-Lester Tailgate
March 13
The Jaffe-Lester Tailgate was famous and attracted hundreds of visitors every game. Broadcaster J.P. McCarthy of WJR almost always stopped by to ask Dad what kind of gourmet cuisine he was serving up that week.
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Summers at the Lester Farm
May 28
In the summer of 2022, the entire team came to our farm for a few days of pure fun. The players rode ATVs and Jet Skis, went wake surfing, played cards and golf, and ate like kings. There is something about being at the farm; players bonded, coaches let down their hair, and an atmosphere of brotherhood and joy prevailed. After visiting the farm, we all traveled north to visit Drummond Island.
“Through Matt's eyes, you understand the mechanisms that make winning possible both on and off the field.”
— Jim Harbaugh