UW Athletic Hall of Fame

Monsignor Michael Burke
- Induction:
- 2022
- Affectionately known as "Father Mike", he served as counselor, mentor and friend to hundreds of Wisconsin football players, coaches, staff and families. A selfless confidant, the impact he made on people's lives in more than four decades of association with the program is immeasurable.
- Two-time recipient of the Captains’ Cup, presented annually to an individual who has shown tremendous dedication and unselfish commitment toward the betterment of the football program
- Received the Pat O’Dea Award in appreciation of service to the UW Athletic Department from the Madison Sports Hall of Fame Club in 2003
- Ordained May 24, 1974 for the Diocese of Madison; born to eternal life September 19, 2020
- “Father Mike Burke Football Scholarship” established by UW football alumni and friends in 2020 in honor of Father Mike Burke and awarded annually to a former walk- on
- “Keep Hope Alive”
- Special Service
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