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With all his fame and fortune, what endears Bob Uecker to his fans is that Milwaukee will always be his home. Affectionately known as "Mr. Baseball," Bob has spent more than 40 years in the major leagues - six years as a big league catcher for the…
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Born March 5, 1924 (St. Louis, MO) Henry C. "Hank" Raymonds served as assistant men's basketball coach at Marquette University under Eddie Hickey and Al McGuire from 1961-1977 and was the program's head coach from 1977-1983. During his tenure as h…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VE4_beth-heiden-historical_Milwaukee-WI.html
Born September 27, 1959 (Madison, WI) as a competitor in speed skating, cycling, track and cross-country skiing, Heiden is among the most prolific women athletes in U.S. history. As a speed skater, she stands as the most successful U.S. women's al…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1V4F_christian-chris-steinmetz-historical_Milwaukee-WI.html
The "Father of Wisconsin Basketball" and founder of the Milwaukee "W" Club. He starred on the Badger basketball teams of 1902 through 1905. Set many records for points per game and season in the year 1904-1905 which are still unbroken. Born, June …
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Born, September 12, 1885, at Milwaukee Wisconsin. With the Chicago Cubs in 1910 and the Philadelphia Phillies from 1911 through 1920. Captain and stellar first-baseman of the 1915 National League Champions. He hit .438 against the Boston Red Sox i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1V4A_joseph-a-red-dunn-historical_Milwaukee-WI.html
Marquette quarter-back genius, who captained, passed and punted his team to 17 wins and 1 tie, for undefeated seasons in 1922 and 1923. Field general of the Green Bay Packers in their championship years of 1929, 1930 and 1931. Born, June 21, 1901,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1V48_charles-e-gus-dorais-historical_Milwaukee-WI.html
Brilliant Notre Dame quarter-back from 1910 through 1913. Captain in 1912. The combination of Dorais to Knute Rockne "passed themselves to fame" in the stunning upset of 1913 when Notre Dame defeated the Army at West Point - 35 to 13. Born, July 2…
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A great tackle at the University of Wisconsin from 1913 through 1915. Captain in his senior year. Received numerous All-American & All-Western nominations. Star lineman of the Green Bay Packers from 1922 through 1925. Born, August 7, 1893, at Eau …
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Born December 20, 1949 in Brenham, TX, Copper was selected by Boston in the 1968 draft and made his Major League debut with the Red Sox in 1971. He was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers prior to the 1977 season. A five-time All-Star with the Brewers…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1V44_dick-bennett-historical_Milwaukee-WI.html
Born April 20, 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA, Bennett began his collegiate coaching career at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point where he won 173 games. He was named NAIA Coach of the Year after leading the Pointers to a 28-4 record and National r…
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