Tom Grantham (2016) | UW Athletic Hall of Fame

UW Athletic Hall of Fame

One of three individuals who, in 1981, came up with the idea for the Crazylegs Classic race and received permission from then-athletic director Elroy Hirsch to use his name for the race
Since the Crazylegs Classic began in 1982, the participation numbers and money raised for the athletic department has increased exponentially and the race is a treasured tradition of spring in the Madison community
Served as the Crazylegs Classic general chairman for 35 years
Runner's World magazine has rated the Crazylegs Classic as one of America's Best 100 Events
Serves as First Vice President - Wealth Management, Senior Financial Advisor, and a founding Partner in the Grantham/Heinrichs Group at Merrill Lynch for over 40 years
Holds a bachelor's degree from Wisconsin and was a member of the 1960 Rose Bowl Team
High school and collegiate football official
Was First Lieutenant of the United States Marine Corps
Past board member of the Madison Chamber of Commerce, UW Children's Hospital and UW Alumni Association Board of Directors as well as past chairman of the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra
Current member of the UW Health Orthopedic Foundation, Mendota Gridiron Club and Downtown Rotary Club