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George "Buck" Backus

George "Buck" Backus

Induction:
1991

Joined the National W Club as Director of Concessions in 1962
Appointed National W Club Executive Director in 1965
Retired from the National W Club in the summer of 1983
Developed the National W Club into a key component of the Wisconsin Athletic Department
Helped the National W Club raise funds to build the Athletic Ticket Office, the National W Club's Kubly and Culver Rooms in Camp Randall Stadium, the Dan McClimon Track and the Dave McClain Indoor Facility
Honored by the Madison Pen and Mike Club with the Pat O'Dea Award in 1980

George "Buck" Backus

George "Buck" Backus

Fitzgerald Winner

Saturday, February 07

Finley OT Winner

Friday, February 06

Wisconsin Football || Building the Badgers || Episode 5

Monday, February 02

Postgame Media Conference || Ohio State

Saturday, January 31

Wisconsin men's hockey celebrates a goal

Late Fitzgerald goal helps No. 13/11 UW to sweep of Notre Dame

Saturday, February 07

Addison Wery sac fly at Paradise Classic

Badgers split doubleheader at Paradise Classic

Saturday, February 07

Badger Invite Day 2

Wisconsin closes out Badger Invite

Saturday, February 07

Badger Invite Day 2

Wisconsin finishes up Badger Invite

Saturday, February 07

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