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A Milwaukee, WI native, Judith Sweet graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1969 majoring in physical education and mathematics. After earning two masters degrees, Sweet began her career as a teacher and coach at Newcomb College and…
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A pioneer of the National Football League. Organized and coached the Green Bay Packers from 1919 through 1949. Winning the World Title in 1929, 1930, 1931, 1936, 1939 and 1944 and Western Division Honors in 1938. Born, April 9, 1898, at Green Bay,…
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Born in Flora, IL in 1932, Powless played on the Flora High School basketball, tennis and football teams, and earned All-American status in tennis at Murray State University, where he also was a highly regarded basketball player. Powless studied p…
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Led National League first-basemen in fielding for 7 seasons of his Major League career from 1907 through 1921. As a Dodger he set a World Series record of accepting 19 chances on October 7, 1920 and made ten hits in succession in 1919. Born, Septe…
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Won the National Boys Tennis Championship in 1931, the National Junior Title in 1932 and the National Singles in 1944-1945. Played on five Davis Cup teams. National Clay Court Champion five times and French Title holder twice. Born, January 31, 19…
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An All-Time football and basketball star and nine-letterman at the University of Wisconsin from 1920-1923. A sensational halfback in football - a great guard in basketball and a fine outfielder in baseball. He was born, October 11, 1897, at Edgert…
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Most decorated Winter Olympic athlete in U.S. history. The record holder for the most Gold Medals (5) won by an American woman in any Olympic sport. Current world record holder in the 500 and 1000 meter speedskating events. Named Sports Illustrate…
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Three-time Player of the Year and three-time All American at the University of Cincinnati. Co-captain of the 1960 Gold-Medal-winning United States Olympic Champions. Played 14 years with the Cincinnati Royals and Milwaukee Bucks of the National Ba…
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Big Ten Mile and Half Mile Champion and National Mile Champion representing the University of Wisconsin. Ran to world records in the mile, three-quarter mile, and 1,000 yards in 1939 and 1940. Won the "Mile of the Century" at Princeton in 1939 aga…
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He was an outstanding featherweight boxer during the "twenties" when he fought the greatest in his division - Sammy Mandel, "Bud" Taylor, Tony Canzoneri, Tod Morgan, Jimmy McLarnin and Joe Lynch, all World Champions in their day. Born, July 4, 190…
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