In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, former Green Bay Packers coach Mike Holmgren is set to join the ranks of Wisconsin sports legends as he, along with three other notable figures, will be inducted into the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame this spring. The distinguished group includes Milwaukee Brewers All-Star and Silver Slugger Award Winner Prince Fielder, 2021 Ryder Cup Captain and Champion Steve Stricker, and NASCAR Hall of Fame member Matt Kenseth.
During his tenure as head coach of the Green Bay Packers from 1992 to 1998, Holmgren achieved remarkable success, leading the team to two consecutive Super Bowls, specifically Super Bowl XXXI and Super Bowl XXXII. Under his guidance, the Packers secured their 12th league championship in Super Bowl XXXI, and throughout his coaching career, the team maintained a consistent winning record, never experiencing a losing season.
Prince Fielder, drafted in the first round by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2002, made significant contributions to the team during his seven-year stint. He holds the team record for home runs and runs batted in a season, and as a six-time All-Star, he concluded his career with an impressive total of 319 home runs.
NASCAR Hall of Famer Matt Kenseth, hailing from Cambridge, Wisconsin, earned recognition on NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers list. After dominating short tracks in Wisconsin, Kenseth transitioned to the NASCAR Winston Cup Series in 2000, claiming the Rookie of the Year title. His remarkable career included a Winston Cup Championship in 2003 and a season championship in the 2004 International Race of Champions. Kenseth also secured victories at the Daytona 500 in 2009 and 2012.
Steve Stricker, a native of Edgerton, Wisconsin, served as the U.S. Ryder Cup captain in 2021, achieving victory at Whistling Straits. Joining the PGA Tour in 1994, he notched early successes, including two victories in 1996 and a fourth-place finish on the PGA Tour money list. With a total of 12 PGA Tour wins, Stricker received accolades such as the Comeback Player of the Year in 2006 and 2007.
The 74th Anniversary Induction Ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, April 20, at the Marcus Performing Arts Center in downtown Milwaukee. The event will be hosted by Donald Driver, a Green Bay Packers Super Bowl Champion and All-Time Leading Receiver, who also holds the title of Dancing with the Stars Champion, AMVETS Humanitarian of the Year, and President of the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame Board of Directors.
