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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

2026 National Championship Trailer || Wisconsin Men's Hockey

Saturday, April 11

2026 Frozen Four Semifinal Cinematic vs. North Dakota || Wisconsin Men's Hockey

Friday, April 10

Wisconsin Football || (WI)red with Coach Borland

Wednesday, April 08

Conversations with Coach Fickell: Colton Joseph

Tuesday, April 07

Mick Byrne Headline Graphic

Byrne to retire concluding one of the most decorated careers in Wisconsin history

Tuesday, April 14

Goal celebration at the Frozen Four in Las Vegas

Wisconsin men’s hockey finishes season ranked No. 2 in the nation

Tuesday, April 14

Christian Fitzgerald signs

Fitzgerald signs entry-level contract with Dallas Stars

Monday, April 13

Chris McIntosh address a crowd

Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti appoints Chris McIntosh Deputy Commissioner for Strategy

Monday, April 13

University of Wisconsin

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