THIS WEEK IN BADGER HISTORY
Dan McClimon led the Badgers to their first NCAA cross country title in 1982. August 18, 1971 McClimon tabbed to lead Badgers
Dan McClimon took over as Wisconsin men’s cross country head coach, a position he held until his untimely death in 1983. McClimon led the Badgers to their first NCAA team title in 1982, was a three-time (1978, 1981, 1982) NCAA Cross Country Coach of the Year and five- time NCAA District Cross Country Coach of the Year. McClimon also served as head coach of the men’s track and field team from 1978-1983.
ALSO THIS WEEK
August 16, 1993 PRESEASON PRAISE: Junior forward Michael Finley was named one of 25 preseason candidates for the 1994 John Wooden All-America team, based on his 1993 performance for the UW basketball team. Finley went on to lead the Badgers with a team-best 20.4 points per game in 1994, earning an Associated Press honorable mention All-America selection and second-team All-Big Ten honors.
August 14, 1998 ALL-AMERICAN COACH: Jerry Schumacher, a three-time All-American in cross country and track at UW, was named head men’s cross country coach at his alma mater. Schumacher replaced his mentor and former coach, Martin Smith.
