Frank J. Remington (1999) | UW Athletic Hall of Fame

UW Athletic Hall of Fame

Represented the UW-Madison as its Big Ten Faculty Representative from 1959-86
Member of the UW Athletic Board for many seasons, serving as chairperson one year
Served three terms on the NCAA Committee on Infractions and was its chairperson twice
Provided leadership, through the NCAA, to promote the growth and development of ice hockey as a national sport
As a member of the UW Athletic Board, he advocated the addition of a varsity sports program for women students
Supported the establishment of an Athletic Board Scholars Program to recognize scholastic achievement by student-athletes
Established the Frank Remington Scholars Program which recognizes the graduating male and female student-athlete with the highest grade-point average at UW-Madison
Earned his undergraduate and law degrees from Wisconsin in 1947 and 1949, respectively
Member of the Wisconsin Law School faculty for 46 years, he was nationally recognized for his pioneering work in criminal law