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Wayne Esser

Wayne Esser

Induction:
2009

Associated with Esser Distributing Company of Cross Plains, WI for over 50 years, a family-owned beer and beverage distributor
1960 Active member in Mendota Gridiron Club
1969 Elected as Officer of Mendota Gridiron Club
1972 Elected as President of Mendota Gridiron Club
1973 To present Served as Executive Director of Mendota Gridiron Club
1963 Established the ST. Francis Xavier Athletic Association for ST. Francis Xavier School in Cross Plains, WI
1970 Served as President of Cross Plains Business Association
1984 Pat O'Dea Award presented by Pen and Mike Club
1989 Most Valuable Wholesaler presented by Old Style
1993 Good Guy Award presented by National W Club
2003 Good Guy Award presented by Madison Sports Hall of Fame
2005 Captains Cup Award presented by UW Football Captains

Wayne Esser

Highlights at Washington

Saturday, February 28

Wisconsin Football || Vinny Anthony II NFL Combine Media || Feb. 27, 2025

Friday, February 27

Porter Boathouse Tour

Thursday, February 26

Wisconsin Football || Mason Reiger NFL Combine Media || Feb. 25, 2025

Wednesday, February 25

BTT WBB Brakcet

Wisconsin to play Illinois in first round of Big Ten Tournament

Sunday, March 01

Destiny Howell guards versus Iowa on Senior Day.

Badgers drop regular season finale to No. 9 Iowa

Sunday, March 01

Berritt Herr and head coach Yvette Healy meet at the foul line versus UNLV.

Badgers dominate Rebels in weekend finale

Sunday, March 01

Lance Swanepoel B1G Championships

Wisconsin finishes fifth at Big Ten Championships

Saturday, February 28

University of Wisconsin

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