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Pat O'Donahue

Pat O'Donahue

Induction:
1993

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Three-year performer (1949-51) at defensive end
First-team All-America honors as a senior making teams chosen by Look magazine, the Associated Press and the Newspaper Enterprise Association
Received all-league honors in 1951 from the Associated Press
Key member of the "Hard Rocks" defense in 1951 that set school records for fewest points, fewest rushing yards and fewest total yards allowed in a season
Played in the 1951 Blue-Gray Game
Participated in the 1952 Chicago Tribune All-Star Game
Played professionally with the San Francisco 49ers (1952) and Green Bay Packers (1955)

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Thursday, September 24

Tuesday, September 22

Tuesday, September 22

Wisconsin Badgers during an NCAA Big Ten Conference college football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions, Sept. 26, 2026, in State College, Pa. The Badgedrs won 24-20. (Photo by David Stluka/Wisconsin Athletic Communications)

Wisconsin wins with 17-point comeback at No. 13 Penn State

Saturday, September 26

Joseph Gutierrez hits a drive at Whistling Straits on Sept. 21, 2026

Five Things to Know: Badgers host Badger Invitational

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No.1 Wisconsin cleaned up in Canton, 6-0

Saturday, September 26

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Wisconsin finishes in sixth after first day in South Bend

Saturday, September 26

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