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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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Wisconsin Football: (WI)red with Mason Posa

Wednesday, November 12

Weekly Media Conference || Coach Sheffield || Nov. 12, 2025

Wednesday, November 12

Paula Wilkins Media Conference || Wisconsin Women's Soccer || Nov. 12, 2025

Wednesday, November 12

Postgame Media Conference vs Ball State || Wisconsin Basketball || Nov. 11, 2025

Tuesday, November 11

Wisconsin Men's Golf Signing Day

Badgers pen three to incoming class

Thursday, November 13

Trech Kekahuna vs. Washington

Baggot: Five things to know - Badgers take on Hoosiers

Thursday, November 13

Isaac Brown-Samper All-Freshman Team Graphic

Men's soccer earns Big Ten postseason honors

Thursday, November 13

WBB vs Bowling Green

Badgers Strike Down Bowling Green, 90–78

Wednesday, November 12

University of Wisconsin

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