The University of Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame inducted its newest seven members on Sept. 11.
Among the group were former high-profile athletes Devin Harris (men’s basketball) and Jim Leonhard (football), as well as Lizzy Fitzgerald (volleyball), Brian Rafalski (men’s hockey), Mike Gentile (men’s soccer), Kerry Weiland (women’s hockey) and Paula Bonner (administration).
Jim Leonhard
A perennial fan favorite, Leonhard is the perfect example of never letting size matter. The 5-foot-8 Leonhard didn’t draw much recruiting attention in Troy, Wisconsin, a town of 105.
He still earned a walk-on spot on Barry Alvarez’s 2001 team, and by the time he was a senior, he was an All-American.