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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1V45_cecil-cooper-historical_Milwaukee-WI.html
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…
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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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A native of Kenosha, Ray Berres is one of the most respected pitching coaches in Major League Baseball history. Berres played in the Majors for 11 years in the 1930s and 40s. As a coach with the Chicago White Sox, Berres became an integral part of…
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A "Man of Friendships" he developed a program of prominence and prestige as athletic director at Marquette University from 1926 through 1956. As track coach from 1922 through 1948 he saw his stars compete around the world. Born Jennings Kansas, Ap…
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A native of Pittsburgh, PA and a former linebacker at the University of Nebraska, Alvarez rose through the high school and collegiate coaching ranks, making stops at Iowa and Notre Dame, before taking over the Badger football program in 1990. He w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1V0R_george-poage-historical_Milwaukee-WI.html
Graduate of the University of Wisconsin (1903). First black athlete to compete in the Olympic Games. First black athlete to medal in the Olympics, 1904 Olympic bronze medallist (200- and 400-meter hurdles). La Crosse native. Inducted - 1998
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1V0Q_jim-otto-historical_Milwaukee-WI.html
Center for the Oakland Raiders (1960-74). Named AFL's All-Time Center. Most honored offensive lineman in football. Played in 308 consecutive games, 12 All-Star games, 13 playoff games, six AFL/AFC title games and Super Bowl II. Member of the NFL H…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1V0P_harry-buddy-melges-jr-historical_Milwaukee-WI.html
Born January 26, 1930 in Elkhorn, WI, Harry "Buddy" Melges, Jr. is recognized as one of the most successful competitive sailors in history with dozens of National and International Championships in many different classes. Melges won an Olympic Gol…
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Born February 7, 1935 in Milwaukee, WI, Senator Herb Kohl was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1988. Prior to his election to the Senate, Kohl helped build his family-owned business, Kohl's Grocery and Department Stores. He served as President from 1…
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His inspiring career as an athlete, coach and athletic director at the University of Wisconsin from 1918 through 1955, will remain indelibly impressed upon all who came within his respective spheres of brilliant leadership. Born, February 18, 1898…
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