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

Harry "Buddy" Melges Jr.

Photographed By Devon Polzar, July 10, 2016

1. Harry "Buddy" Melges Jr. Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Born January 26, 1930 in Elkhorn, WI, Harry "Buddy" Melges, Jr. is recognized as one of the most successful competitive sailors in history with dozens of National and International Championships in many different classes. Melges won an Olympic Gold Medal in 1972 and Bronze in 1964. He was a two-time Star World Champion (1978, 1979), a three-time 5.5 meter World Champion (1967, 1973, 1983), a five-time E-Scow National Champion (1965, 1969, 1978, 1979, 1983), a seven-time Skeeter Ice Boat World Champion (1955, 1957, 1970, 1972, 1974, 1980, 1981) and a three-time Yachtsman of the Year. To cap off his competitive career, he helped steer America to a successful defense of the Americas Cup in 1992. Inducted 2007

Erected 2007 by Presented to the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame by the Friends of Family of Buddy Melges.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Sports • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 43° 2.517′ N, 87° 54.967′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is

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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. Connie Carpenter (Phinney) (here, next to this marker); Andy North (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); Sen. Herbert Kohl (here, next to this marker); Guy M. Sundt (here, next to this marker); Enrico "Hank" Marino (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.

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

Photographed By Devon Polzar, July 10, 2016

2. UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena

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

Photographed By Devon Polzar, July 10, 2016

3. Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame

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

Photographed By Devon Polzar, July 10, 2016

4. Wisconsin Athletic Walk of Fame Plaque

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2016, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 216 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 12, 2016, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.