Chris Steinmetz, Sr.

All-America guard who was named Helms Foundation National Player of the Year as a senior in 1905
known as “The Father of Wisconsin Basketball”
played from 1902-05
captain of 1905 team that toured eastern United States, playing a nine-game tour that helped popularize the game on campus
set UW single-season scoring mark of 462 points in 1905
scored a single-game high of 50 points in opening game of his senior season (1904-05)
had a record 20 field goals vs. Beloit College and made 26 free throws vs. the Two Rivers Athletic Club
member of National Basketball and Wisconsin State Halls of Fame
native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin