UW Athletic Hall of Fame

Thornton Kipper
- Induction:
- 2009
- 1950 25 strikeouts in six games and pitched four complete games in the Big Ten
- 1950 All-American
- 1950 All-Big Ten
- 1950 Became the first pitcher to win two games in the NCAA National Meet when he earned wins over the Colorado Aggies, 7-3 and Alabama, 3-1, with a three-hitter
- 1950 Best record in Big Ten going 5-0
- 11-1 Pitching record leading the Badgers to Big Ten Co-Title and NCAA Tournament
- Finished collegiate career with 11 straight victories, including four tournament wins; two in the District 4 Playoffs and two in the College World Series
- Led UW into fourth place in the NCAA National Meet
- Played three years for the Philadelphia Phillies


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