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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UYM_frank-n-fox-a-war-memorial_Milwaukee-WI.html
When the Civil War broke out in 1861, enlisted in the 24th Reg. Wis. Vol. Inf. Participated in all the battles in which his regiment was engaged. Was wounded at the Battle of Chic[k]amauga Ga. Sept. 19. 1863. Again sever[e]ly wounded at the Batt…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UYL_forest-home-cemetery-civil-war-veterans-historical_Milwaukee-WI.html
This is the final resting place for nearly one thousand men who fought for the Union in the Civil War, the most in any private cemetery in Wisconsin. Represented are dozens of Wisconsin volunteer units and those from at least 25 other states and t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UY1_john-v-blood-mcnally-historical_Milwaukee-WI.html
The fabulous "Vagabond Halfback" of the Green Bay Packers 1928-1936 and the Pittsburgh Steelers 1937-1939. A fast runner, imaginative signal caller, and spectacular pass catcher, he was named to the All-Pro Backfields of 1930-1931. Born November 2…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UY0_john-day-buckstaff-historical_Milwaukee-WI.html
The "Skipper Extraordinary" of inland lake yachting & ice boating circles for more than 50 years. Winner of many class "A" championships in each category in addition to many cherished awards like the Internationally Famous Felker-Sawyer-Stuart and…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UXZ_john-messmer-historical_Milwaukee-WI.html
Stellar athlete at the University of Wisconsin, 1905-1909. Captained teams in football and swimming in 1907 and track in 1908. Won three major "W"s in track, football and baseball, being the first to win nine such awards. Born, Milwaukee, Wisconsi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UXY_frank-j-murray-historical_Milwaukee-WI.html
Head football coach at Marquette University, 1922-1936 and 1946-1949. Head basketball coach, 1921-1929. His Elevens of 1922-1923-1930 were undefeated. An early exponent of spread formations and flanker plays. Born, February 12, 1885, at Medford, M…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UXX_archie-hahn-historical_Milwaukee-WI.html
Big-Ten Spring Champion 1901-1904 and National Champion 1904-1906. Won the 60-100-and 200 meter sprints in 1904 Olympic Games at St. Louis and the only sprint race of the 1906 Olympics at Athens, Greece. Born, Dodgeville, Wisconsin, September 13, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UXW_edward-p-ned-allis-historical_Milwaukee-WI.html
Winner of 10 Wisconsin State Amateur Golf Titles and 14 qualifying medals. Runner-up in the Western Amateur in 1913 and winner of the National Collegiate Title for Harvard in 1914. Reached semi-finals of the U.S. Amateur Championships in 1920. Bor…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UXU_mike-webster-historical_Milwaukee-WI.html
Born March 18, 1952 in Tomahawk, WI, died September 24, 2002 in Pittsburgh, PA. After a stellar collegiate career at the University of Wisconsin where he was named All-Big Ten in 1972 and 1973, "Iron Mike" Webster was drafted in the fifth round of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UXT_frederick-c-miller-historical_Milwaukee-WI.html
Born January 26, 1906 in Milwaukee, WI, died December 17, 1954 in Milwaukee, WI. A Milwaukee native, Miller was a lineman for Knute Rockne's Notre Dame football team from 1926-1928 and earned All-American honors in 1927 and again in 1928. He achie…
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