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

Mike Webster

Photographed By Devon Polzar, July 10, 2016

1. Mike Webster Marker

Inscription. Born March 18, 1952 in Tomahawk, WI, died September 24, 2002 in Pittsburgh, PA. After a stellar collegiate career at the University of Wisconsin where he was named All-Big Ten in 1972 and 1973, "Iron Mike" Webster was drafted in the fifth round of the 1974 draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Webster played more seasons (15) and more games (220) than any other player in Steelers history. He was the team's offensive captain for nine seasons and recorded a string of 150 consecutive starts between 1976 and 1986. Webster was a member of four Super Bowl winning teams and played in six AFC Championship Games. Webster was named All-Pro seven times and played in nine Pro Bowls. He played his final two seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs. Webster was named to the NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1997.

Erected 2007 by Presented to the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame by the UW Athletic Department and the National W Club.

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

Location. 43° 2.517′ 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

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. 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. Connie Carpenter (Phinney) (here, next to this marker); Lee Kemp (here, next to this marker); Judith Sweet (here, next to this marker); John Powless (here, next to this marker); Earl L. "Curly" Lambeau (here, next to this marker); Barry Alvarez (here, next to this marker); George Poage (here, next to this marker); Jim Otto (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 October 9, 2016, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 335 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 9, 2016, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.