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

"Badger" Bob Johnson

Photographed By Devon Polzar, July 10, 2016

1. "Badger" Bob Johnson Marker

Inscription. Head Hockey Coach at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for 15 years (367-175-23). Winning three NCAA Championships in 1973, 1977, 1981. Coached both the Calgary Flames and Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL. Only coach to win both the NCAA and Stanley Cup Championships. Member of the NHL Hall of Fame. Born: March 4, 1931 Inducted: 1993

Erected 1993 by Presented to the Hall of Fame by the Pittsburgh Penguins and the University of Wisconsin Blue Line Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.

Location. 43° 2.533′ 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. Lisle "Liz" Blackbourn (here, next to this marker); Alan Kulwicki (here, next to this marker); Jerry Kramer (here, next to this marker); Vincent T. Lombardi (here, next to this marker); Marlin M. "Pat" Harder (here, next to this marker); Ivan B. Williamson (here, next to this marker); Charles E. "Buckets" Goldenberg

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(here, next to this marker); Anthony Robert Canadeo (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milwaukee.

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 24, 2016, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 451 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 24, 2016, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.