Westown in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Willie Davis

Photographed By Devon Polzar, July 10, 2016

1. Willie Davis Marker

Inscription. The premier pass rusher in pro football history, winning All Pro Honors six times. Played in five Pro Bowls. Holds Green Bay Packers' record of 21 fumble recoveries. Lead Packers to five NFL titles including two Superbowl victories. Inducted into NFL Hall of Fame in 1981 and Packers' Hall of Fame in 1975. Born July 24, 1934 Lisbon, Louisiana Elected 1988

Erected 1988 by Presented to the Hall of Fame by Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports.

Location. 43° 2.55′ N, 87° 54.967′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in Westown. Marker is on North 4th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Milwaukee WI 53203, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Robert Stuckert (here, next to this marker); Fred Roethlisberger (here, next to this marker); Paul Hornung (here, next to this marker); Eric Heiden (here, next to this marker); Pat Richter (here, next to this marker); Don Kindt (here, next to this marker); Harvey Kuenn (here, next to this marker); Henry "Hank" Aaron (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milwaukee.

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More about this marker. The Marker is part of the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame which is located on the east side of the UW-Panther Arena along North 4th Street.

Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devon Polzar, July 10, 2016

2. Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame

Wisconsin Athletic Walk of Fame Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devon Polzar, July 10, 2016

3. Wisconsin Athletic Walk of Fame Plaque

UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devon Polzar, July 10, 2016

4. UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2016, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 364 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 17, 2016, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.