UW Athletic Hall of Fame

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
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