Mark LaPorte (2024) | UW Athletic Hall of Fame

UW Athletic Hall of Fame

Wisconsin Men's Soccer (1979-1982)
Two-time First-Team All-Mideast Goalkeeper (there was no Big Ten soccer at the time)
In 1981, was the starting goalkeeper on the Badger’s first-ever NCAA tournament team and the Number One ranked defense in the nation
Team captain in 1982
NCAA coaches’ player of the week in 1981
Four-year starter for the Badgers
A three-time team Most Valuable Player
Selected to play in the 1982 College Senior Soccer Bowl All-Star Game
Still holds the single-game record for saves (17 saves in a shutout vs. top-ten ranked St. Louis University in 1981)
Member of the state of Wisconsin Soccer Hall of Fame
W Club president from 2015-2016