Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Pat Richter
Photographed By William J. Toman, August 5, 2011
1. Pat Richter Marker
Consensus All-America end in 1962
Two-time first-team All-Big Ten selection
Nation's leading receiver in 1961
Big Ten's leading receiver in 1961 and 1962
Then Rose Bowl-record 11 catches for 163 yards vs. No. 1 USC in 1963
Academic All-American in 1962
First-round NFL draft choice and eight-year member of the Washington Redskins
Academic All-America Hall of Fame member and NCAA Silver Anniversary Award recipient
College Football, UW Athletics, and Rose Bowl Hall of Fame member
UW Director of Athletics from 1989-2004
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1962.
Location. 43° 4.136′ N, 89° 24.717′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. Marker is at the intersection of Monroe Street and Regent Street, on the right when traveling south on Monroe Street. The marker is to the left of the entrance to Kellner Hall at Gate 1 of the Camp Randall football stadium,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Barry Alvarez (here, next to this marker); University of Wisconsin Field House (within shouting distance of this marker); Camp Randall (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Terrace Homes Apartments (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lincoln in Wisconsin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fire Station #4 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Edward Klief Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ely House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.
Photographed By William J. Toman, August 5, 2011
2. Pat Richter Marker
The marker is behind the statue.
Photographed By William J. Toman, August 5, 2011
3. Pat Richter Pennant
This pennant is to the left of Gate 1 for Camp Randall Stadium.
Photographed By William J. Toman, August 5, 2011
4. Pat Richter Statue
Kellner Hall is the home of the UW Athletic Department. The Pat Richter statue and marker are to the left of the entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 490 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 6, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.
