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.
Harry "Buddy" Melges Jr.. . 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
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.
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. 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
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.
Photographed By Devon Polzar, July 10, 2016
2. UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena
Photographed By Devon Polzar, July 10, 2016
3. Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
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 231 times since then and 9 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.
