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Winningest left-hander of Major League history with 363 victories. Hurled no-hitters for Milwaukee against the Phillies in 1960 and the Giants in 1961. Won World Series victories over Cleveland in 1948, the Yankees in 1957 and twice in 1958. Born,…
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Resourceful and imaginative as a firm leader in re-establishing Badger football fortunes on a solid foundation during his 7 year coaching reign, 1949-1955, and instituting a well-ordered sound program as athletic director, 1955-1969. Born, Februar…
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Selected for the All-Big-Ten and All-Mid-West teams as fullback and guard at the U. of Wisconsin, 1930-32. Named All-Pro 5 times as a guard for the Green Bay Packers from 1933-45, playing with the NFL Champions of 1936, 1939 and 1944. Born April 1…
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Known as "The Gray Ghost of Gonzaga," he starred for the Packers from 1941-44 and 1946-52. This sterling halfback, in 1949, became the first Packer to gain 1,000 yards in a season. He made All-Pro in 1943 and again in 1949. Born, May 5, 1919, at C…
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Idolized coach of several generations of high school, university and professional football stars while at Washington High 1925-47, Wisconsin U. 1948, Marquette U. 1950-53 and 1959-60. Head coach of the Green Bay Packers, 1954-57. Born at Beetown, …
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All-American Halfback, Notre Dame 1947. Returned opening kick-off-97 yards, Army-Notre Dame, 1947. Youngest head football coach, Notre Dame, 1954-1958. His 1957 team snapped Oklahoma's 47 game winning streak, 7-0. Born, June 11, 1928, Milwaukee, W…
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First man to captain the football, swimming and water polo teams at West Point. An All-American Guard in '21 and '22. Captained the undefeated Army team on 1922 and first captain of his graduating class of 1923. Born at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, June …
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An innovating mechanical specialist who developed the techniques of auto racing to perfection and captured headlines throughout the nation by driving his creations to record breaking performances from 1923 through 1929. Born at Milwaukee, Wisconsi…
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One of the most colorful figures of Milwaukee baseball history. Won pennants with the Association Brewers in 1943 and 1951. Manager of the Boston Braves when they moved to Milwaukee in 1953 and smashed all N.L. attendance records. Born, August 25,…
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Hit 512 home runs in 16 year career with Boston, Milwaukee, Atlanta and Detroit, smashing 30 or more for 9 consecutive seasons. Played in 10 All-Star games and in the World Series of 1957-1958 as a Brave and with Detroit in 1968. Born, October 13,…