Thornton Kipper (2009) | UW Athletic Hall of Fame

UW Athletic Hall of Fame

1950 25 strikeouts in six games and pitched four complete games in the Big Ten
1950 All-American
1950 All-Big Ten
1950 Became the first pitcher to win two games in the NCAA National Meet when he earned wins over the Colorado Aggies, 7-3 and Alabama, 3-1, with a three-hitter
1950 Best record in Big Ten going 5-0
11-1 Pitching record leading the Badgers to Big Ten Co-Title and NCAA Tournament
Finished collegiate career with 11 straight victories, including four tournament wins; two in the District 4 Playoffs and two in the College World Series
Led UW into fourth place in the NCAA National Meet
Played three years for the Philadelphia Phillies